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    Clip-On Nuts

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Clip-On Nuts. Clip-On Nuts, Clip-On Hex Nut.

    Clip-On Hex Nut

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    Clip-On Square

    Nut

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    Because one leg is shorter than the other, you can adjust the position of these nuts before you insert a machine screw. Also known as J-nuts, they have a slightly looser fit on thin panels than U-nuts. These nuts have a hex- or square-shaped barrel, so you can hold them in place with a wrench as you tighten a fastener. Multiple threads in the barrel engage with the screw for secure fastening.
    Zinc-Plated Steel—Zinc-plated steel nuts are corrosion resistant in wet environments.
    Black Phosphate-Coated Steel—Black phosphate-coated steel nuts are mildly corrosion resistant in dry environments.
    Thread
    Size
    For Panel Thk.
    Distance from Ctr. of
    Hole to Edge (A)
    For Use With
    Clip-On Nut
    Type
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Zinc-Plated Steel
    1/4"-20
    		0.032" to 0.093"0.5"Machine ScrewsWith Hex Nut1000000000000000
    3/8"-16
    		0.09" to 0.14"0.5"Machine ScrewsWith Hex Nut50000000000000
     
    Black Phosphate-Coated Steel
    1/4"-20
    		0.032" to 0.093"0.5"Machine ScrewsWith Hex Nut2500000000000000
    1/4"-20
    		0.032" to 0.093"0.781"Machine ScrewsWith Hex Nut100000000000000
    1/4"-20
    		0.093" to 0.135"0.375"Machine ScrewsWith Square Nut100000000000000
    5/16"-18
    		0.087" to 0.093"0.563"Machine ScrewsWith Hex Nut100000000000000
    3/8"-16
    		0.05" to 0.09"0.563"Machine ScrewsWith Hex Nut100000000000000
     

    Clip-On Nut Assortments

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Clip-On Nuts. Clip-On Nut Assortments, 48 Pieces.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Clip-On Nuts. Clip-On Nut Assortments, 965 Pieces.

    48 Pieces

    965 Pieces

    Keep a variety of clip-on nuts on hand to create fastening points for screws. Simply slide these nuts onto the edges of thin panels.
    Strong-grip nuts squeeze both sides of the panel for a tight grip. They’re also known as U-nuts.
    Low-Profile Clip-On Nut—Low-profile nuts are for low-clearance applications.
    Clip-On Barrel Nut—Barrel nuts have multiple threads for secure thread engagement.
    No. of
    Pieces
    Includes
    For Panel Thk.
    Container
    Type
    Clip-On Nut Type
    Each
    Black Phosphate-Coated Steel
    4812 Low-Profile Strong-Grip Clip-On Nuts (1/4"-20)
    36 Low-Profile Clip-On Nuts For Tapping Screws (1/4" to 5/16")    		0.028" to 0.125"Plastic BoxLow Profile000000000000000
    965100 Clip-On Hex Nuts (1/4"-20 to 5/16"-18)
    475 Strong-Grip Clip-On Barrel Nuts (10-24 to 3/8"-16, M6 to M10)
    15 Strong-Grip Clip-On Barrel Nuts For Tapping Screws (No. 10)
    375 Low-Profile Strong-Grip Clip-On Nuts For Tapping Screws (No. 6 to 1/4")    		0.025" to 0.236"Metal BoxLow Profile, With Barrel, With Hex Nut000000000000000
     

    Low-Profile Clip-On Nuts

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    Use these light-duty clip-on nuts in low-clearance applications. They're also known as J-style clip-on nuts. Made from black phosphate-coated steel, they're mildly corrosion resistant in dry environments.
    For Screw
    Size
    For Panel Thk.
    Distance from Ctr. of
    Hole to Edge (A)
    For Use With
    Clip-On Nut
    Type
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Black Phosphate-Coated Steel
    No. 6
    		0.025" to 0.04"0.218"Machine ScrewsLow Profile2500000000000000
    No. 6
    		0.045" to 0.062"0.296"Machine ScrewsLow Profile250000000000000
    No. 8
    		0.025" to 0.04"0.234"Machine ScrewsLow Profile250000000000000
    No. 8
    		0.025" to 0.04"0.514"Machine ScrewsLow Profile2500000000000000
    No. 8
    		0.045" to 0.062"0.234"Machine ScrewsLow Profile5000000000000000
    No. 8
    		0.094" to 0.102"0.25"Machine ScrewsLow Profile2500000000000000
    No. 10
    		0.025" to 0.04"0.203"Machine ScrewsLow Profile250000000000000
    No. 10
    		0.025" to 0.04"0.203"Machine ScrewsLow Profile250000000000000
    No. 10
    		0.045" to 0.062"0.203"Machine ScrewsLow Profile250000000000000
    No. 10
    		0.045" to 0.062"0.562"Machine ScrewsLow Profile2500000000000000
    1/4"
    		0.031" to 0.062"0.5"Machine ScrewsLow Profile2500000000000000
    1/4"
    		0.075" to 0.094"0.687"Machine ScrewsLow Profile100000000000000
     

    Clip-On Nuts for Tapping Screws

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    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Clip-On Nuts for Tapping Screws.
    Also known as J-nuts, these nuts have one leg that’s shorter than the other to give you some wiggle room when placing them. Compared to U-nuts, they have a slightly looser fit. Use them with a tapping screw to secure parts on electric consoles and thin panels. Since they’re coated in black phosphate, they’re mildly corrosion resistant in dry environments.
    For Screw
    Size
    For Panel Thk.
    Distance from Ctr. of
    Hole to Edge (A)
    For Use With
    Clip-On Nut
    Type
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Black Phosphate-Coated Steel
    No. 6
    		0.025" to 0.04"0.218"Tapping ScrewsLow Profile2500000000000000
    No. 6
    		0.025" to 0.04"0.468"Tapping ScrewsLow Profile250000000000000
    No. 6
    		0.045" to 0.062"0.218"Tapping ScrewsLow Profile250000000000000
    No. 8
    		0.025" to 0.04"0.515"Tapping ScrewsLow Profile2500000000000000
    No. 8
    		0.025" to 0.045"0.234"Tapping ScrewsLow Profile250000000000000
    No. 8
    		0.045" to 0.062"0.234"Tapping ScrewsLow Profile250000000000000
    No. 8
    		0.045" to 0.062"0.515"Tapping ScrewsLow Profile5000000000000000
    No. 10
    		0.025" to 0.04"0.25"Tapping ScrewsLow Profile2500000000000000
    No. 10
    		0.025" to 0.04"0.562"Tapping ScrewsLow Profile100000000000000
    No. 10
    		0.045" to 0.062"0.25"Tapping ScrewsLow Profile2500000000000000
    No. 10
    		0.045" to 0.062"0.562"Tapping ScrewsLow Profile100000000000000
     
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