Electro Hardware EFH-832-10 Captive Stud 8-32 Steel

Product Description

The ELECTRO HARDWARE EFH-832-10 is a zinc-plated steel captive stud designed for secure panel fastening in light-gauge sheet metal assemblies. With an 8-32 thread size and an overall length of 0.625 inches, this stud is engineered to retain itself in place within a panel, eliminating loose hardware during assembly or service. It accommodates panels as thin as 0.04 inches, making it suitable for thin-gauge enclosures and chassis applications. The base material is low-carbon steel graded C1005 to C1018, with a zinc plating finish that provides basic corrosion resistance. Head height measures 0.09 inches. The package contains 100 pieces, with a minimum order quantity of 1.

This captive stud is used in panel fabrication, electrical enclosures, HVAC cabinet assemblies, and control box construction where a retained fastener is needed to simplify wiring, panel removal, or component mounting. The 8-32 thread is a standard machine screw size commonly found in light-duty metal enclosures across electrical, HVAC, and electronic equipment applications. The thin minimum panel thickness requirement of 0.04 inches makes it especially well suited for stamped steel panels and thin-walled junction boxes.

Key Features

• 8-32 unified coarse thread for compatibility with standard hardware in panel and enclosure work
• 0.625 inches overall length suits shallow panel depths common in control enclosures
• Captive design keeps the stud in place during assembly, reducing dropped-fastener issues
• Accommodates minimum panel thickness of 0.04 inches for use in thin-gauge sheet metal
• Zinc-plated finish provides basic corrosion resistance for indoor enclosure environments
• Low-carbon steel construction, C1005 to C1018 grade, offers reliable mechanical strength for light-duty clamping loads

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement or standard-stock captive stud for light-gauge steel panels and enclosures requiring an 8-32 threaded retained fastener with a minimum panel thickness of 0.04 inches.

Installation Notes

Installation is typically performed by sheet metal fabricators, electrical panel builders, or HVAC equipment assemblers using standard hand tools. Ensure the panel cutout matches the stud shank diameter before pressing or clinching the stud into place. Power down all equipment and de-energize panels before servicing any enclosure that contains captive studs near live components. Follow applicable NEC or equipment manufacturer guidelines for panel assembly and hardware torque requirements.