Electro Hardware EFH-032-14 Captive Stud 10-32 Steel

Product Description

The ELECTRO HARDWARE EFH-032-14 is a zinc-plated steel captive stud designed for panel fastening applications in electrical, electronic, and industrial enclosures. The captive design keeps the stud retained in the panel during assembly and disassembly, reducing the risk of dropped hardware in tight workspaces. It features a 10-32 thread size and an overall length of 0.875 inches, making it suitable for thin-panel installations with a minimum panel thickness of 0.04 inches. The stud is manufactured from C1005 to C1018 grade steel with a zinc plating finish for corrosion resistance. Electricians, enclosure assemblers, and industrial maintenance technicians commonly install this fastener.

This captive stud is well suited for use in control panels, electrical enclosures, sheet metal assemblies, and electronic equipment chassis where a reliable, retained threaded fastener is required. The 10-32 thread is a standard machine screw thread widely used in low-voltage electrical and electronic panel construction. With a minimum panel thickness requirement of just 0.04 inches, it accommodates thin-gauge sheet metal common in commercial and industrial enclosure builds.

Key Features

• 10-32 unified fine thread for standard machine screw compatibility
• Overall length of 0.875 inches suits shallow panel assemblies
• Minimum panel thickness of 0.04 inches accommodates thin-gauge sheet metal
• Zinc-plated finish provides corrosion resistance for indoor enclosure environments
• C1005 to C1018 grade steel construction for reliable mechanical strength
• Head height of 0.1 inches for low-profile panel seating

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style captive stud replacement for thin-panel electrical and industrial enclosures requiring a 10-32 threaded retained fastener.

Installation Notes

Installation is typically performed by electricians or enclosure assembly technicians during panel build or field service. Ensure the panel is de-energized before fastener installation or replacement in any live enclosure. Standard hand tools and the appropriate installation punch or press tool for captive studs should be used to seat the fastener without deforming the panel material. Follow applicable NEC guidelines when working inside electrical enclosures.