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    Steel Snap-In Nuts

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Snap-In Nuts. Steel Snap-In Nuts.
    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Steel Snap-In Nuts.
    Snap these nuts—also known as cage nuts—into square holes in thin material. They’re often used to mount servers and other equipment in electronics racks. Threads float inside the cage, so you can fasten a bolt at a slight angle to align off-center parts. Mounting legs expand to lock these nuts in place.
    Install these nuts by hand, with pliers, or with a snap-in nut installation and removal tool.
    Rectangular with Floating Nut
    Zinc-Plated Steel—Zinc-plated steel nuts resist corrosion in wet environments.
    Thread
    Size
    For Panel
    Thk., mm
    Square Hole
    Size
    Wd.
    Head
    Ht.
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Zinc-Plated Steel
    M6 × 1 mm0.7 to 1.60.375" to 0.38"0.52"0.25"25000000000000000
    M6 × 1 mm1.7 to 2.60.375" to 0.38"0.52"0.25"2500000000000000
    M6 × 1 mm2.4 to 3.20.375" to 0.38"0.54"0.25"2500000000000000
    M6 × 1 mm3.2 to 3.90.375" to 0.38"0.54"0.25"2500000000000000
     

    Stainless Steel Snap-In Nuts

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Snap-In Nuts. Stainless Steel Snap-In Nuts.
    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Stainless Steel Snap-In Nuts.
    For excellent corrosion resistance in most environments, these nuts are made of 18-8 stainless steel. Snap them into square holes in thin material, and the mounting legs expand to lock them in place. Also known as cage nuts, the threads float inside the cage, so you can fasten a bolt at a slight angle to align off-center parts. These nuts are often used to mount servers and other equipment in electronics racks. They may be mildly magnetic.
    Install these nuts by hand, with pliers, or with a snap-in nut installation and removal tool.
    Rectangular with Floating Nut
    Thread
    Size
    For Panel
    Thk., mm
    Square Hole
    Size
    Wd.
    Head
    Ht.
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    18-8 Stainless Steel
    M6 × 1 mm0.7 to 1.60.343" to 0.38"0.52"0.25"500000000000000
    M6 × 1 mm1.7 to 2.60.375" to 0.38"0.52"0.25"50000000000000
    M6 × 1 mm2.4 to 3.20.343" to 0.38"0.52"0.25"50000000000000
    M6 × 1 mm3.2 to 3.90.375" to 0.38"0.52"0.25"50000000000000
     

    Easy-Install Snap-In Nuts

    Pinch the flexible nylon casing of these nuts to add threads to thin metal. Unlike typical rigid snap-in nuts, these squeeze into a square hole from the front or back of your material. Once installed, they stay put. They meet EN 61373, so they’re certified for use in environments with heavy vibration—think a bumpy railcar. NEBS GR-63-CORE tested, they’ve also passed earthquake simulations. In your facility, this means you can trust them to hold tight to sensitive equipment, like the servers suspended on your electrical racks.
    Also known as cage nuts, they come in two parts—the cage and the nut—that you combine before installation. Threads float inside the cage, so you can fasten a bolt at a slight angle to align with off-center parts.
    Rectangular with Floating Nut
    Image of Product. Bottom orientation. Snap-In Nuts. Easy-Install Snap-In Nuts.
    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Easy-Install Snap-In Nuts.
    Thread
    Size
    For Panel
    Thk., mm
    Square Hole
    Size
    Wd.
    Head
    Ht.
    Case
    Material
    Specs. Met
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Zinc-Plated Steel
    M6 × 1 mm1 to 40.362" to 0.375"0.5"0.41"PlasticEN 61373, NEBS GR-63-CORE10000000000000000
     

    Strong-Grip Clip-On Barrel Nuts

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Clip-On Nuts. Strong-Grip Clip-On Barrel Nuts.
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    These clip-on nuts have a barrel with multiple threads for secure thread engagement. Also known as U-nuts, they squeeze both sides of thin panels for a tighter grip than J-nuts.
    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.
    Corrosion-Resistant-Coated Steel—Corrosion-resistant-coated steel nuts hold up the best in wet and outdoor environments. The coating has been tested to extreme standards, including 720 hours of salt spray resistance.
    Thread
    Size
    For Panel
    Thk., mm
    Distance from Ctr. of
    Hole to Edge (A), mm
    For Use With
    Clip-On Nut
    Type
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Zinc-Plated Steel
    M6 × 1 mm0.5 to 2.314.5Machine ScrewsWith Barrel10000000000000000
    M6 × 1 mm2 to 514.5Machine ScrewsWith Barrel500000000000000
    M6 × 1 mm3.4 to 6.314.5Machine ScrewsWith Barrel1000000000000000
     
    Black Phosphate-Coated Steel
    M6 × 1 mm0.8 to 412Machine ScrewsWith Barrel2500000000000000
    M6 × 1 mm0.8 to 413.5Machine ScrewsWith Barrel2500000000000000
    M6 × 1 mm0.8 to 419.5Machine ScrewsWith Barrel2500000000000000
    M6 × 1 mm3.4 to 6.313.5Machine ScrewsWith Barrel100000000000000
    M6 × 1 mm4.3 to 5.621Machine ScrewsWith Barrel500000000000000
     
    Corrosion-Resistant-Coated Steel
    M6 × 1 mm0.5 to 413Machine ScrewsWith Barrel100000000000000
     

    Clip-On Nut Assortments

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Clip-On Nuts. Clip-On Nut Assortments, 125 Pieces.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Clip-On Nuts. Clip-On Nut Assortments, 965 Pieces.

    125 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
    125125 Strong-Grip Clip-On Barrel Nuts (8-32 to 3/8"-16, M4 to M10)0.025" to 0.248"Plastic BoxWith Barrel0000000000000000
    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
     

    Grounding Snap-In Nuts

    Pave a safe path for electricity—these snap-in nuts dig into the mounting surface and cut through coatings to touch the metal below for a proper ground. They’re often used to mount servers and other equipment into electronics racks. All meet EIA-310 (Electronic Industries Alliance) specifications for use in standard 19" electronics racks. Simply snap these nuts, also known as cage nuts, into square holes.
    These snap-in nuts have a flexible nylon casing, so you can install them with a pinch. Unlike rigid snap-in nuts, you can squeeze them into a hole from either side. As you fasten a bolt, the nut in the casing is pulled up, pushing its teeth into the mounting surface.
    Rectangular with Floating Nut
    Image of Product. Bottom orientation. Snap-In Nuts. Grounding Snap-In Nuts.
    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Grounding Snap-In Nuts.
    Thread
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    Square Hole
    Size
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    Head
    Ht.
    Case
    Material
    Specs.
    Met
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Zinc-Plated Steel
    M6 × 1 mm1 to 40.362" to 0.375"0.5"0.45"PlasticEIA-31010000000000000000
     

    Clip-On Nuts for Flanged Edges

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Clip-On Nuts. Clip-On Nuts for Flanged Edges.
    Image of Specification. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. 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, they have threads that float inside the retainer so you can install a bolt at a slight angle to align off-center parts.
    Zinc-Plated Steel—Zinc-plated steel nuts are corrosion resistant in wet environments.
    Thread
    Size
    For Panel
    Thk., mm
    Distance from Ctr. of
    Hole to Edge (A), mm
    Clip-On Nut Type
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Zinc-Plated Steel
    M6 × 1 mm1.75 to 28With Floating Square Nut1000000000000000
     

    Electronics Rack Equipment Installation Supports

    Shelve your worries about dropping heavy and valuable rack components, from servers to router shelves. These supports create temporary ledges to let equipment—and your arms—rest as you set up your electronics rack. Each pack includes four supports, one to prop up each corner of the equipment. Simply snap them into the rack’s rail just below the level where you want to mount equipment. When you’re done installing, pop them right out.
    For Threaded Holes
    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Electronics Rack Equipment Installation Supports.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Electronics Rack Equipment Installation Supports.
    Overall
    4 Supports Included
    80 Supports Included
    For Hole Thread
    Size
    Ht.
    Wd.
    Dp.
    Wt. Cap. per
    Four Supports, lb.
    Component
    Mount Type
    Color
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Powder-Coated Steel
    10-32, 12-24, M5, M6
    3/4"1 1/4"1"50RailsGray1000000000000000200000000000000000
     
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