Overview
Cross Dowel Nut is a furniture fastener engineered for engineered-wood panels (MDF, particle board, plywood), giving strong pull-out resistance and fast, repeatable assembly. This page summarizes how to specify it for volume furniture and cabinet manufacturing, including the dimensions and options that matter most to buyers.
Specifications & Options
| Thread / Diameter | M4 · M5 · M6 · M8 · #8 · #10 · 7 mm confirmat |
|---|---|
| Length | 12 mm · 16 mm · 25 mm · 32 mm · 40 mm · 50 mm · 70 mm |
| Head / Drive | Pozi pan head · Torx flat head · Hex socket cap · Countersunk head · Flanged furniture head |
| Pilot Hole | 3 mm · 4 mm · 5 mm system hole · Stepped confirmat pilot · No pilot in softwood, pilot required in MDF |
| Recommended Panel | MDF and particle board · Plywood and solid wood · 16-25 mm engineered panels · Flat-pack furniture panels |
| Finish / Coating | Zinc plated · Yellow zinc · Black oxide · Nickel plated · Stainless steel |
| Packaging | Bulk carton · Pre-counted hardware pack · Polybag by furniture SKU |
Ranges show what we supply for this product type. Your exact values are fixed on the order datasheet.
How to Choose
- Screw type and thread for the board material
- Head type and drive (Pozi, Torx, hex socket)
- Length and diameter for the joint
- Board material: MDF, particle board, or plywood
- Pre-drilling and pilot-hole requirement
- Pull-out resistance and joint strength
- Bulk packaging and count per carton
Materials & Finishes
Materials
Hardened carbon steel with zinc plating is standard; stainless suits damp or outdoor-adjacent furniture. Thread geometry is tuned for chipboard and MDF holding power.
- Stainless Steel
- Carbon Steel
- Zinc Alloy
- Aluminum
- Brass
- Copper
Finishes
Zinc-plated (clear or yellow) is the default for corrosion resistance; black and nickel match exposed assembly screws.
- Stainless Steel
- Brushed Gold
- Gold
- Satin Gold
- Powder Coated
- Matte Black
- Anodized Aluminum
- Polished Stainless Steel
Application Fit
- Marine Furniture
- For this application, cross dowel nut is specified for the typical load, environment, and usage of this application.
- Flat Pack Furniture
- For this application, cross dowel nut is specified for knock-down assembly, repeatable installation, and packaging efficiency.
- RTA Furniture
- For this application, cross dowel nut is specified for tool-light assembly and consistent drilling patterns.
- Custom Cabinets
- For this application, cross dowel nut is specified for the typical load, environment, and usage of this application.
- Woodworking Projects
- For this application, cross dowel nut is specified for the typical load, environment, and usage of this application.
- MDF Cabinets
- For this application, cross dowel nut is specified for the typical load, environment, and usage of this application.
Installation Notes
Pre-drill the recommended pilot in MDF and particle board to prevent splitting, then drive to flush without over-torquing. Use the correct bit to avoid cam-out on high-volume lines.
Animated installation guide Step-by-step diagrams for installing Cross Dowel Nut on a production line.Buying Notes for OEM Orders
For OEM assembly, standardize a short list of screw sizes per joint type and order in bulk cartons with consistent drive type to keep the line fast.
Comparisons
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