Explain a floating fastener assembly.

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A floating fastener assembly is where two (or more) components are held together with fasteners (such as bolts and nuts), and both components have clearance holes for the fasteners. This type of assembly is called a floating fastener assembly because the fasteners can “float” (move) within the holes of each part of the assembly.

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