Cage Nuts | McMaster-Carr

	System of Measurement System of Measurement

Inch

Metric

	Thread Size Thread Size

	Thread Type Thread Type

UNC

UNF

Metric

	Nut Type Nut Type


Square	Snap In

Weld	Clip On

Hex

	Material Material

Steel

Stainless Steel

Plastic

	Finish Finish

	For Maximum Panel Thickness For Maximum Panel Thickness

	For Minimum Panel Thickness For Minimum Panel Thickness

	Snap-In Nut Profile Snap-In Nut Profile

	Rectangular with Floating Nut
	Square
	Round

	Retainer Material Retainer Material

Steel

Aluminum

	Width Width

	Minimum Square Hole Size Minimum Square Hole Size

	Height Height

	RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances)

RoHS Compliant

	Thread Spacing Thread Spacing

Coarse

Fine

	REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals) REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals)

REACH Compliant

	DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement) DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement)

DFARS Specialty Metals
COTS-Exempt

	Maximum Square Hole Size Maximum Square Hole Size

	Thread Pitch Thread Pitch

	Clip-On Nut Profile Clip-On Nut Profile

With Barrel

With Floating Hex Nut

With Floating Square Nut

With Hex Nut

Low

With Enclosed Hex Nut

With Square Nut

	Distance from Center of Hole to Edge (A) Distance from Center of Hole to Edge (A)

	Base Length Base Length

	Head Height Head Height

215 Products

About Nuts, Materials, and Finishes

Steel Snap-In Nuts

Snap these nuts into square holes in thin materials.

Stainless Steel Snap-In Nuts

Stainless steel snap-in nuts have excellent corrosion resistance in most environments.

Plastic Snap-In Nuts

These nylon nuts are chemical resistant, nonconductive, and lightweight.

Aligning Weld Nuts

Threads float inside the retainer so you can install a bolt at a slight angle to align with off center parts.

Metric Aligning Weld Nuts

Threads float inside the retainer of these metric nuts so you can install a bolt at a slight angle to align with off center parts.

Metric No-Slip Clip-On Barrel Nuts

These metric nuts have a barrel with multiple threads for secure thread engagement. Also known as U-style clip-on nuts.

No-Slip Clip-On Barrel Nuts

Also known as U-style clip on nuts, these nuts have a barrel with multiple threads for secure thread engagement.

No-Slip Clip-On Nuts

A hex- or square-shaped barrel allows these clip-on nuts to be gripped with a wrench to hold them in place when tightening a screw. They have multiple threads for more thread engagement than low-profile clip-on nuts.

No-Slip Clip-On Enclosed Hex Nuts

The S-style design provides more strength than other no-slip clip-on nuts.

Low-Profile No-Slip Clip-On Nuts

Use these light-duty clip-on nuts in low-clearance applications.

Clip-On Hex Nuts

A hex-shaped barrel allows these clip-on nuts to be gripped with a wrench to hold them in place when tightening a screw. They have multiple threads for more thread engagement than low-profile clip-on nuts.

Low-Profile Clip-On Nuts

Use these light-duty clip-on nuts in low-clearance applications.

No-Slip Clip-On Nuts for Tapping Screws

These nuts firmly clip onto the edge of panels and stay secure.

Clip-On Nuts for Tapping Screws

These nuts are often used to secure parts on electric consoles.

Metric Clip-On Nuts for Flanged Edges

Slide these nuts on the edge of a panel and position them by hand. Also known as G-style clip-on nuts.

Clip-On Nuts for Flanged Edges

Also known as G-style clip on nuts, slide these nuts on the edge of a panel and position them by hand.