Electro Hardware ECLSS-024-3 Clinch Captive Nut 10-24

Product Description

The ELECTRO HARDWARE ECLSS-024-3 is a round-head clinch captive nut designed to provide a permanent, flush-mounting threaded insert in sheet metal panels and enclosures. The clinch design is pressed into a pre-drilled mounting hole, displacing panel material to lock the nut securely in place without welding or secondary fasteners. Manufactured from 18-8 stainless steel with a passivated finish, this fastener resists corrosion in demanding environments. The 10-24 thread size is widely used across HVAC enclosures, electrical panels, and control cabinet assemblies. The round head profile seats flush against the panel surface, keeping the installation clean and accessible for mating screws.

This clinch nut is suited for light-gauge sheet metal fabrication and assembly work in commercial and industrial settings. Common applications include control panel enclosures, HVAC equipment housings, electrical junction boxes, and any sheet metal assembly requiring a reliable captured thread. It is typically installed by sheet metal fabricators, HVAC equipment assemblers, and industrial maintenance technicians. The minimum panel thickness of 0.0909 inches ensures the clinch mechanism engages properly in standard light-gauge material. Package quantity is 10 pieces per order.

Key Features

• 10-24 thread size for compatibility with standard machine screws in panel assemblies
• Round head profile with 0.34-inch head diameter seats flush and distributes load evenly
• 18-8 stainless steel construction with passivated finish for corrosion resistance
• Clinch installation creates a permanent captive thread without welding
• Minimum panel thickness of 0.0909 inches ensures proper material displacement during installation
• 0.25-inch mounting hole diameter for consistent, repeatable installation

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style captive fastener for light-gauge sheet metal panels and enclosures requiring a permanent 10-24 threaded insert.

Installation Notes

Installation requires a press or squeeze tool to apply sufficient force to clinch the nut permanently into the panel. Ensure the mounting hole diameter is 0.25 inches and panel thickness meets the 0.0909-inch minimum before pressing. Power down any energized equipment before working on panels or enclosures. Do not attempt to install clinch nuts with impact tools, as uneven force can deform the head or fail to fully engage the clinch flange.