Installs into thin, harder, high strength steel materials (high strength steel sheets at 975MPA maximum ultimate tensile)Allows overall weight reduction for all vehiclesProvides lower installed costUnplated threads may be oversized sized as permitted by thread standards to accept minimum plating thickness of 0.000200.0051 mmCompare to other thin sheet fastening devices:Addresses environmental concernsSmaller outer diameterLighter weightFlush on reverse side of panelClose to edge of panel