Electro Hardware EKFS2-M5-1 Hex Clinch Nut M5x0.80

Product Description

The ELECTRO HARDWARE EKFS2-M5-1 is an M5x0.80 hex head clinch captive nut designed for permanent installation into sheet metal panels and enclosures. The clinching design locks the nut flush into the panel material during installation, creating a secure, non-rotating threaded insert without welding or separate hardware. It is constructed from 18-8 passivated stainless steel, providing corrosion resistance suitable for control panels, electrical enclosures, and HVAC cabinet assemblies. The hex head profile resists rotation under torque load. The nut requires a minimum panel thickness of 1mm and is installed by pressing or squeezing the nut into a prepared mounting hole.

This clinch nut is suited for use in light-gauge sheet metal assemblies common in HVAC equipment cabinets, electrical enclosures, plumbing fixture panels, and industrial control housings. It accepts M5x0.80 threaded fasteners, making it compatible with metric hardware used across residential and commercial equipment platforms. Sheet metal fabricators, HVAC equipment assemblers, and panel builders typically install this fastener during manufacturing or field panel modification. The 10-piece package quantity supports both low-volume service work and small batch production runs.

Key Features

• Clinch installation permanently locks the nut into the panel - no welding required
• M5x0.80 thread size accepts standard metric M5 fasteners
• Hex head profile resists rotation under load once installed
• 18-8 passivated stainless steel construction for corrosion resistance
• 1mm minimum panel thickness accommodates light-gauge sheet metal
• 6.5mm mounting hole diameter for straightforward panel prep

Compatibility

Designed for installation into sheet metal panels with a minimum thickness of 1mm and a prepared mounting hole diameter of 6.5mm, accepting M5x0.80 threaded fasteners.

Installation Notes

Installation requires a correctly sized mounting hole of 6.5mm diameter in the panel before pressing the nut into place. A clinch nut installation tool, arbor press, or punch press is typically used to seat the nut flush and fully engage the clinching features. Power down and de-energize any enclosure or panel before modifying sheet metal in the field. Confirm panel material and thickness meet the 1mm minimum specification before installation to ensure proper retention.