Au-ve-co Products 8863 Spring Steel Push Nut

Product Description

The AU-VE-CO PRODUCTS 8863 is a zinc-plated spring steel push nut designed for use with non-threaded fasteners and smooth shafts. It features a 0.375 inch outside diameter and accepts a 0.125 inch shaft diameter. The push nut uses internal spring tension to grip a shaft or post without threading, providing a fast, tool-free method of securing components in place. This type of fastener is commonly installed by HVAC technicians, plumbers, electricians, and general mechanical assemblers wherever a quick, low-profile axial retention solution is needed on a non-threaded shaft.

Push nuts in this size range are used across residential and light commercial applications including HVAC equipment assemblies, motor shaft retention, fan blade securing, and general mechanical subassemblies. The zinc plating provides basic corrosion resistance suitable for indoor and sheltered environments. The 0.125 inch shaft diameter and 0.375 inch OD make this a standard size for small-diameter shaft work found in blower assemblies, control linkages, and similar applications.

Key Features

• Spring steel construction provides reliable radial grip force on non-threaded shafts
• 0.375 inch outside diameter with 0.125 inch shaft diameter compatibility
• Zinc plating for corrosion resistance in indoor and sheltered environments
• No tools required for installation - press onto shaft by hand or with light mallet pressure
• Compatible with non-threaded fastener applications across HVAC, mechanical, and electrical assemblies

Compatibility

Designed for use with non-threaded fasteners on 0.125 inch diameter shafts. Suitable as a retention fastener in any mechanical assembly requiring a push-on nut with a 0.375 inch OD footprint.

Installation Notes

Push nuts should be pressed squarely onto the shaft to ensure even seating of the spring fingers. Power down or de-energize any equipment before servicing fasteners on rotating shafts or live assemblies. A flat punch or socket of appropriate size can be used to seat the nut evenly without deforming the spring fingers. Note that push nuts are generally considered single-use fasteners and should be replaced rather than reused once removed.