Electro Hardware ES832-0 Round Head Clinch Nut 8-32 50pk

Product Description

The ELECTRO HARDWARE ES832-0 is a round head clinch captive nut designed for permanent installation into sheet metal panels and thin-gauge substrates. The clinching design displaces panel material during installation, creating a flush, high-strength threaded insert without welding or secondary fastening. This nut accepts an 8-32 threaded fastener and is manufactured from steel with a zinc plated finish for corrosion resistance. It is suited for electrical enclosures, control panels, HVAC equipment cabinets, and similar light-gauge sheet metal assemblies where a reliable, captive threaded connection is required. Installation is typically performed by fabricators, sheet metal workers, and panel builders.

The ES832-0 is used in applications where panel thickness is at or above 0.0299 inches, making it compatible with light sheet metal commonly found in electrical enclosures, junction boxes, and equipment housings across HVAC, electrical, and industrial fabrication environments. The 0.213-inch mounting hole diameter requirement must be maintained for proper clinch engagement. Sold in a package quantity of 50, this part suits both production runs and service stock needs.

Key Features

• 8-32 thread size for standard machine screw compatibility
• Round head profile with 0.31-inch head diameter and 0.09-inch head height
• Minimum panel thickness of 0.0299 inches ensures broad sheet metal compatibility
• Clinch installation method creates a permanent, captive threaded insert without welding
• Zinc plated steel construction provides corrosion resistance in panel and enclosure environments
• Package quantity of 50 units supports production and service inventory needs

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style clinch captive nut for light-gauge sheet metal panels requiring an 8-32 threaded insert with a 0.213-inch mounting hole diameter and a minimum panel thickness of 0.0299 inches.

Installation Notes

Installation requires a clinching press or arbor press capable of applying sufficient force to displace panel material around the nut shank. Power down and de-energize any enclosure or panel before installing or servicing fastener hardware in live electrical assemblies. Verify mounting hole diameter to specification before pressing to ensure full clinch engagement and pull-out strength. Do not attempt hand installation - improper seating will compromise thread integrity and holding strength.