Au-ve-co Products 15752 Standard U Nut 10 Spring Steel

Product Description

The AU-VE-CO PRODUCTS 15752 is a standard U nut designed to accept a number 10 screw and fabricated from spring steel with a black phosphate finish. U nuts, also called speed nuts or clip nuts, snap onto a panel edge or flange and provide a pre-positioned threaded receptacle without requiring a drilled and tapped hole. This fastener accommodates material thickness from 0.025 inches to 0.125 inches and measures 9/16 inches from center to edge. It is a high-volume production fastener commonly installed by HVAC technicians, auto-body and equipment fabricators, and general sheet-metal workers. The black phosphate coating provides a mild level of corrosion resistance and reduces surface glare during assembly.

The 15752 U nut is suited for light-gauge sheet-metal panels, electrical enclosures, HVAC cabinet assemblies, and equipment covers where a quick, tool-free nut placement is required. The spring-steel construction ensures consistent retention force as the nut clips onto the panel edge, holding position until the mating screw is driven. It is a practical choice wherever repeated disassembly and reassembly of access panels or covers is expected.

Key Features

• Accepts number 10 screw for broad compatibility with standard sheet-metal fastener patterns
• Spring steel construction delivers reliable clip retention and thread engagement
• Black phosphate finish provides mild corrosion resistance and a clean, low-glare appearance
• Fits material thickness from 0.025 inches to 0.125 inches, covering most light-gauge sheet metal
• 9/16 inch center-to-edge dimension suits standard panel-edge flange widths
• Standard U nut profile allows fast, no-drill installation in production and service applications

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement or production fastener for light-gauge sheet-metal assemblies requiring a number 10 screw U nut with material thickness between 0.025 inches and 0.125 inches.

Installation Notes

Clip the U nut onto the panel edge or flange before driving the mating screw. Ensure the panel material falls within the 0.025 to 0.125 inch thickness range for proper spring retention. No special tools are required to seat the nut, but needle-nose pliers can assist with positioning in tight clearances. Remove the mating screw before sliding the U nut off the panel to avoid deforming the spring tabs.