Au-ve-co Products 5197 Standard U Nut 10-24 Spring Steel

Product Description

The AU-VE-CO PRODUCTS 5197 is a standard U nut designed for 10-24 screw thread applications. Formed from spring steel with a black phosphate finish, this clip-style fastener snaps onto panel edges and sheet metal flanges to provide a captive threaded anchor point without requiring a weld nut or tapped hole. It accepts material thickness ranging from 0.045 to 0.062 inches and is measured 9/16 inches from center to edge. HVAC technicians, electricians, and sheet metal workers reach for U nuts like this when assembling enclosures, duct panels, equipment cabinets, and access doors where back-side access is limited.

The 5197 fits typical light-gauge sheet metal applications found throughout residential and commercial HVAC equipment, electrical enclosures, and general sheet metal assemblies. It is well suited for production-line panel assembly, field service replacement of stripped or missing fastener points, and anywhere a removable 10-24 threaded anchor is needed on thin-gauge steel flanges or tracks. The black phosphate coating provides moderate corrosion resistance for indoor service environments.

Key Features

• Accepts 10-24 screw thread for a secure, repeatable thread engagement
• Spring steel construction provides consistent clip tension across compatible material thicknesses
• Material thickness range of 0.045 to 0.062 inches suits standard light-gauge sheet metal panels
• 9/16 inch center-to-edge dimension for consistent positioning on panel flanges
• Black phosphate finish resists oxidation in indoor service conditions
• No welding or tapping required - clips directly onto panel edge

Compatibility

Designed for use with 10-24 screws on light-gauge sheet metal panels and flanges with a thickness between 0.045 and 0.062 inches. Suitable as a standard replacement U nut in HVAC equipment panels, electrical enclosures, and general sheet metal assemblies.

Installation Notes

Installation requires no special tools - the U nut slides or snaps onto a panel edge or flange by hand prior to fastener assembly. Verify panel material thickness falls within the 0.045 to 0.062 inch range before installation to ensure proper clip retention. De-energize all electrical equipment before accessing internal panels or enclosures. Replace any U nut that shows distortion, loss of spring tension, or corrosion that could compromise thread engagement.