Au-ve-co Products 10067 Standard U Nut 14 Screw

Product Description

The AU-VE-CO PRODUCTS 10067 is a standard U nut designed for Number 14 screw sizes. It clips onto sheet metal panels, brackets, and structural members, providing a captive threaded fastening point without requiring access to the back side of the material. The nut is stamped from spring steel and finished in black phosphate for corrosion resistance. Material thickness acceptance ranges from 0.025 inches minimum to 0.125 inches maximum, making it suitable for light-gauge sheet metal work common in HVAC cabinets, electrical enclosures, and plumbing access panels. Licensed tradespeople and sheet metal mechanics reach for this type of hardware when assembling or servicing equipment where a permanent nut is impractical.

This U nut sees regular use in residential and commercial applications wherever thin-gauge panels need secure, repeatable fastening. Common install scenarios include furnace and air handler cabinet assembly, electrical panel trim work, and duct access door hardware. The center-to-edge dimension is 3/8 inches, which determines the positioning of the fastener relative to the panel edge. It is sold in minimum order quantities of 25, consistent with how shop and service stock is typically maintained.

Key Features

• Accepts Number 14 screw size for a secure captive thread
• Spring steel construction provides consistent clamping force and retains thread engagement
• Material thickness range of 0.025 to 0.125 inches suits light-gauge sheet metal panels
• 3/8 inch center-to-edge dimension for precise edge placement
• Black phosphate finish provides moderate corrosion resistance
• Standard U nut profile fits standard slot or edge installations without special tooling

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement or service stock U nut for light-gauge sheet metal panels requiring a Number 14 screw in applications with material thickness between 0.025 and 0.125 inches.

Installation Notes

U nuts are typically installed by sheet metal mechanics or HVAC service technicians during cabinet assembly or panel replacement. Power down all equipment before working inside electrical or HVAC enclosures. The nut clips onto the panel edge or into a pre-punched slot; no special tools are required beyond hand pressure to seat it securely. Verify screw size and panel thickness are within the specified range before installation to ensure proper thread engagement and clamping force.