Technical Overview

The QL8C10 caged floating receptacle is a precision eight-piece assembly engineered for fastening systems requiring radial float capability with lightweight construction. The assembly features a 7075-T73 aluminum barrel with .1640-32 quad-lead internal cam groove, a 17-7 PH stainless steel cage with cadmium plating for radial float capability, dual spring-loaded cam assemblies, nested 17-7 PH stainless steel compression springs, and a 303 stainless steel flush head stud nut with 5/32" hex recess. This design allows controlled radial movement to accommodate hole misalignment and panel tolerances while maintaining secure quarter-turn fastening. The aluminum construction provides significant weight savings for weight-critical aerospace applications. Available in 19 dash numbers covering grip ranges from .098" to 1.843".

Applications

• Aerospace: Weight-critical structural panels, flush-mounted inspection access doors, aircraft body panels requiring radial float with minimum weight impact
• Motorsport: Lightweight body panels, aerodynamic fairings, carbon fiber structures requiring radial float capability
• Industrial: Equipment enclosures, lightweight panels requiring hole misalignment tolerance and quarter-turn access
• Marine: Lightweight deck panels, hatches requiring corrosion resistance with radial float capability
• Defense: Military aircraft lightweight structural panels, ground support equipment requiring weight optimization with radial float

Complete System Components

Key Features

• Radial Float Design: Spring cage allows controlled radial movement to accommodate hole misalignment and assembly tolerances
• Lightweight Aluminum Construction: 7075-T73 aluminum barrel provides significant weight savings for weight-critical aerospace applications
• Flush Mounted Profile: 100° countersunk stud nut sits flush with panel surface for aerodynamic applications
• Eight-Piece Assembly: Precision-engineered components work together to provide reliable float capability with quarter-turn operation
• Dual Cam System: Upper and lower cam assemblies with nested compression springs ensure consistent engagement and locking force
• High-Strength Cage: 17-7 PH stainless steel cage heat treated to TH1050 with cadmium plating for corrosion protection
• Quad-Lead Thread: Four-start internal cam groove allows 90-degree rotation for rapid quarter-turn fastening
• Extended Grip Range: 19 dash numbers available covering grip ranges from .098" to 1.843"
• Industry Standard Interchange: Compatible with CA18157 receptacles

Quality & Compliance

Manufactured by Skybolt Aerospace Fasteners under AS9100D certification at our Leesburg, Florida facility (CAGE Code: 435Z0). All QL8C10 receptacle assemblies are 100% inspected to drawing specifications and include full material traceability. Materials conform to ASTM B211 for 7075-T73 aluminum, AMS 5528 for 17-7 PH stainless steel, ASTM A582 for 303 stainless steel, ASTM B853 for 304 stainless steel, and ASTM A313 for 17-7 PH spring steel. Anodizing meets MIL-A-8625 Type II, Class 2 requirements. Cadmium plating on cage meets QQ-P-416 Type II, Class 2 specifications. Black oxide finish on upper cam meets MIL-DTL-13924 Class 1 requirements. Assembly meets minimum ultimate tensile strength of 1650 lbs and maximum ultimate single shear strength of 1800 lbs.

Tridair® is a registered trademark of Howmet Aerospace, Inc. or its subsidiaries. Skybolt products are compatible alternatives and are not manufactured by or affiliated with Howmet Aerospace.