Au-ve-co Products 11429 U Nut No. 10 Screw Spring Steel

Product Description

The AU-VE-CO PRODUCTS 11429 is a No. 10 screw-size U nut with an extruded tapped hole, made from spring steel with a black phosphate finish. U nuts of this type clip onto sheet metal panels or brackets, allowing a mating screw to thread in without requiring access to the backside of the material. The extruded tapped hole design provides reliable thread engagement in thin-gauge applications. Material thickness range is 0.015 to 0.060 inches, making it suitable for light-gauge sheet metal assemblies found in HVAC cabinets, electrical enclosures, and equipment panels. Licensed technicians and assembly mechanics install these during equipment fabrication or field panel repairs.

This U nut is sized for No. 10 screws and clips onto panels ranging from 0.015 to 0.060 inches thick. The 15/32-inch center-to-edge dimension positions the fastener correctly relative to the panel edge. The black phosphate finish provides mild corrosion resistance and reduces light reflection, making it a practical choice for interior equipment panels, HVAC unit cabinets, and electrical enclosures where blind-side fastener access is limited or not possible.

Key Features

• Extruded tapped hole design provides reliable thread engagement without a separate nut plate
• Fits No. 10 screws for compatibility with standard sheet metal fastening patterns
• Accepts material thickness from 0.015 to 0.060 inches for light-gauge panel applications
• 15/32-inch center-to-edge dimension for consistent edge-mounted positioning
• Black phosphate finish for mild corrosion resistance in interior environments
• Spring steel construction provides consistent clip retention force

Compatibility

Designed for use with No. 10 screws on sheet metal panels or brackets with a material thickness between 0.015 and 0.060 inches, typical of HVAC cabinet assemblies, electrical enclosures, and light-gauge equipment panels.

Installation Notes

Slide the U nut onto the panel edge so the tapped hole aligns with the fastener location before driving the mating screw. Confirm panel thickness falls within the 0.015 to 0.060 inch range to ensure proper clip retention. No special tools are required for installation, but verify screw thread pitch matches the extruded tapped hole before assembly. Minimum order quantity for this part is 50 units.