The PEANUT 1 connector is designed for manufacturers who have 3-axis CNC nesting machines.
The recess of the connector and the corresponding key hole are all machined on the face of the panel. As only face machining is required, manufacturers create all panels for furniture in one machining operation.
Once inserted, all panels made with PEANUT® components can be packed flat and depending on the tightness of the joint, can be assembled with no tools.
Key Benefits:
- Self-clamping, single component connector
- Only one CNC machining process
- Creates an incredibly strong joint
- Quick and simple assembly
- Ability to reassemble many times
- Designed from glass fibre reinforced nylon
Design
The PEANUT 1 is made of a strong reinforced plastic and has rows of teeth around the body to provide high gripping strength when inserted.
The body shape is designed for fast machining, requiring only a 25mm and 5mm drill bit to create the recess for the connector. Bevelled edges make aligning the PEANUT 1 easy and the small 5mm notch guides the component into the perfect position. The PEANUT 1 is available in 8 colours, enabling it to blend with many wood finishes.
The PEANUT® head has been specially designed to maximise ease of assembly and joint strength. Due to its dome shape, the PEANUT head smoothly slides along the slot created by the T-shaped PEANUT Cutter.
In assembly, the PEANUT head rides over the lip of the PEANUT slot and slides to the end, this action creates a strong clamping force, pulling the two panels together from the inside.
Tooling Requirements:
- PEANUT® cutter
- PEANUT® 1 Drill pack
How it Works
1. Machining
Machine your PEANUT® 1 holes with the PEANUT® 1 Drill Pack (5mm hole first, then 25mm hole) and PEANUT® CNC Slots with the Peanut cutter.
2. Insert the PEANUT® 1
Use a mallet or hammer to insert the PEANUT® 1 flush
3. Join your furniture
Simple connect your furniture together
Frequently Asked Questions
What machine is required for the PEANUT® 1?
A minimum of a 3-axis CNC machine. The PEANUT® 1 requires only 1 machining process.
15.3mm and above.
First, you need to machine a 5mm hole. Then, machine a 25mm hole. See PEANUT® 1 Technical Information for more details (IMPORTANT: 5mm hole must be machined first).
We recommend having a component every 200mm, however this can vary dependent on the application.
The PEANUT® 1 should always be on the bottom of the panel for maximum strength.
Glue can be used in the PEANUT® Slot to give a permanent fixing and to strengthen the joint.
No. The PEANUT® Jigs are not compatible with the PEANUT® 1 component. We recommend using the PEANUT® 2 and PEANUT® 2 Short components with the PEANUT® Jigs.
