{"product_id":"electro-hardware-ecls-0518-2-clinch-nut-5-16-18-ss-5-pack","title":"Electro Hardware ECLS-0518-2 Clinch Nut 5\/16-18 Ss 5-pack","description":"\u003ch3\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ELECTRO HARDWARE ECLS-0518-2 is a round head clinch captive nut designed for permanent, flush installation into thin sheet metal panels. With a 5\/16-18 thread size, this clinch nut is pressed into a pre-drilled mounting hole, displacing parent material to lock in place without additional fasteners or adhesives. The head diameter measures 0.5 inches, the head height is 0.23 inches, and the required mounting hole diameter is 0.413 inches. Constructed from 18-8 stainless steel with a passivated finish, this hardware provides corrosion resistance in demanding environments. Sold in a pack of 5, it suits applications where a reliable threaded insert is needed in light-gauge sheet metal assemblies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis clinch captive nut is suited for use in enclosures, control panels, HVAC equipment cabinets, electrical junction boxes, and similar sheet metal fabrications where a minimum panel thickness of 0.0909 inches is present. Installation professionals working in HVAC, electrical, and light industrial fabrication will encounter this hardware as a standard threaded-insert solution for panels that cannot accommodate a traditional nut on the blind side. It is appropriate for both OEM assembly and field repair work where stripped or missing threads need restoration in thin-gauge material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e5\/16-18 unified coarse thread for broad fastener compatibility\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRound head profile with 0.5-inch head diameter provides a wide bearing surface\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMinimum panel thickness of 0.0909 inches makes it suitable for light-gauge sheet metal\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e18-8 stainless steel construction with passivated finish for corrosion resistance\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBody diameter of 0.412 inches fits a 0.413-inch mounting hole for a secure press-fit installation\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePacked in quantities of 5 to support small-batch assembly and service work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned as an OEM-style clinch captive nut replacement for light-gauge sheet metal panels with a minimum thickness of 0.0909 inches and a 0.413-inch mounting hole diameter, suitable for 5\/16-18 threaded fastener applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClinch nuts are installed by a licensed or experienced sheet metal fabricator using a press tool or arbor press that applies controlled force to seat the nut flush into the prepared mounting hole. Ensure the panel is clean and the hole diameter matches the 0.413-inch specification before pressing. Do not attempt installation by hammer alone, as uneven force can distort the nut or surrounding panel material. Verify panel thickness meets the 0.0909-inch minimum to ensure proper material displacement and thread retention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThread Size\u003c\/strong\u003e: 5\/16-18\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNut Type\u003c\/strong\u003e: Clinch Captive\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHead Shape\u003c\/strong\u003e: Round\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHead Diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e: 0.5 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHead Height\u003c\/strong\u003e: 0.23 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBody Diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e: 0.412 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMounting Hole Diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e: 0.413 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Panel Thickness\u003c\/strong\u003e: 0.0909 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e: 18-8 Stainless Steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e: Passivated\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePackage Quantity\u003c\/strong\u003e: 5\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1.9 pounds\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUNSPSC Code\u003c\/strong\u003e: 31161706\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eStandard Information\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e: ELECTRO HARDWARE\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer Part Number\u003c\/strong\u003e: ECLS-0518-2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"ELECTRO HARDWARE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51740795633970,"sku":"ECLS-0518-2","price":32.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0270\/4519\/9983\/files\/d8f9f35c9ceb5cfd8593aec2feade40d_d27d3a92-1516-4980-b745-68d07ae5837c.jpg?v=1788827473","url":"https:\/\/voomisupply.com\/products\/electro-hardware-ecls-0518-2-clinch-nut-5-16-18-ss-5-pack","provider":"Voomi Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}