Au-ve-co Products 11629 U Nut M8x1.25 Spring Steel

Product Description

The AU-VE-CO PRODUCTS 11629 is a spring steel U nut with an extruded tapped hole designed for M8x1.25 metric fasteners. This clip-style nut slides onto a panel edge and provides a pre-threaded capture point for machine screws, eliminating the need for a separate nut or weld nut. The black phosphate finish provides corrosion resistance for typical indoor and light-duty enclosure applications. The center-to-edge dimension is 9/16 inches, and the nut accepts panel material ranging from 0.03 inches to 0.16 inches thick. Electricians, panel fabricators, and assembly technicians use this hardware when securing covers, brackets, and sub-panels in electrical enclosures, HVAC equipment cabinets, and similar sheet metal assemblies.

This U nut is suited for residential and commercial sheet metal panel assemblies where a reusable, tool-free nut retention solution is needed. Typical applications include electrical enclosure covers, HVAC unit access panels, control cabinet doors, and light-gauge sheet metal brackets. The extruded tapped hole provides more thread engagement than a stamped thread form, which improves pull-out resistance in thin-gauge material. This part meets RoHS compliance requirements, making it appropriate for equipment destined for markets with restricted-substance regulations.

Key Features

• Extruded tapped hole provides increased thread engagement compared to stamped thread forms
• Accepts M8x1.25 metric screws for compatibility with metric fastener systems
• Fits panel material from 0.03 inches to 0.16 inches thick
• Black phosphate finish for corrosion resistance in indoor enclosure environments
• 9/16 inch center-to-edge dimension for consistent panel positioning
• RoHS compliant spring steel construction

Compatibility

Designed for use with M8x1.25 metric screws on sheet metal panels with a thickness between 0.03 inches and 0.16 inches. Suitable for light-gauge sheet metal enclosures and panels where a clip-on nut retention solution is required.

Installation Notes

Slide the U nut onto the panel edge so the tapped hole aligns with the corresponding screw clearance hole in the sheet metal. Verify the panel thickness falls within the rated range before installation to ensure proper clip retention. No special tools are required to seat the nut, but confirm screw engagement before applying final torque. De-energize and lock out any electrical panel or enclosure before servicing covers or hardware on live equipment.