Au-ve-co Products 8359 U Nut 1/4-20 Spring Steel

Product Description

The AU-VE-CO PRODUCTS 8359 is a 1/4-20 extruded tapped hole U nut made from spring steel with a black phosphate finish. U nuts of this type clip onto sheet metal panels or brackets, providing a pre-threaded capture point that accepts a 1/4-20 fastener without requiring a welded or pressed nut. This part is suited for panel assemblies, HVAC equipment enclosures, electrical cabinets, and similar light-gauge metal fabrication. The spring steel construction delivers consistent retention force across repeated fastening cycles. Installers in HVAC, electrical, and general sheet metal trades use this type of hardware during assembly and field repair work.

This U nut accommodates material thickness ranging from 0.025 to 0.15 inches, making it compatible with a wide range of light-gauge sheet metal applications. The 17/32-inch center-to-edge dimension determines the minimum panel edge distance required for proper clip seating. It is commonly used in residential and light commercial HVAC cabinet assembly, electrical enclosure work, and any application where a captive 1/4-20 threaded anchor point is needed on a sheet metal edge or flange.

Key Features

• Extruded tapped hole design provides a clean, secure thread form for 1/4-20 fasteners
• Spring steel construction maintains clip tension and thread engagement over repeated use
• Black phosphate finish provides corrosion resistance for indoor equipment enclosures
• Fits material thickness from 0.025 to 0.15 inches
• 17/32-inch center-to-edge dimension suits standard panel flange widths

Compatibility

Designed as a standard 1/4-20 U nut replacement for light-gauge sheet metal panels and enclosures where extruded tapped hole clip nuts are specified.

Installation Notes

Installation requires no tools - the U nut clips onto the panel edge or slot by hand prior to fastener insertion. Verify the panel material thickness falls within the 0.025 to 0.15 inch range before installation to ensure proper spring engagement and thread retention. Remove fasteners and depower any energized equipment before servicing enclosures or cabinets where these nuts are used. Do not over-torque the mating screw, as excessive force can deform the spring clip and reduce holding strength.