Electro Hardware ES832-3 Round Head Clinch Captive Nut 8-32

Product Description

The ELECTRO HARDWARE ES832-3 is a round head clinch captive nut designed for permanent installation into thin sheet metal panels and enclosures. This fastener uses a press-in clinching method to create a fixed, load-bearing threaded insert that does not rotate or pull out under torque. The 8-32 internal thread accepts standard 8-32 machine screws. The zinc plated steel construction provides corrosion resistance suitable for indoor enclosures and control panels. With a minimum panel thickness requirement of 0.0909 inches, this nut is suited for light-gauge sheet metal applications common in electrical, HVAC, and electronics assembly work.

The ES832-3 is used in sheet metal fabrication, electrical enclosure assembly, HVAC control panel manufacturing, and OEM equipment production where a reliable captive thread is needed in a panel that is too thin for conventional nut welding or tapping. It is installed using a press or punch tool that displaces panel material into the nut body, locking it permanently in place. The 0.213-inch mounting hole diameter is required for proper clinch engagement. This fastener is appropriate for both production assembly environments and field repair of equipment panels.

Key Features

• 8-32 internal thread for compatibility with standard machine screws
• Clinch installation method creates a permanent, non-rotating threaded insert
• Round head profile with 0.31-inch head diameter and 0.09-inch head height
• Zinc plated steel construction for corrosion resistance in indoor applications
• Minimum panel thickness of 0.0909 inches suits light-gauge sheet metal
• Requires 0.213-inch mounting hole diameter for proper installation

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style clinch captive nut for light-gauge steel sheet metal panels requiring a permanent 8-32 threaded insert without welding or secondary tapping operations.

Installation Notes

Installation requires a press tool or punch press capable of applying sufficient force to clinch the nut body into the panel material - hand installation is not appropriate. Confirm the mounting hole diameter is 0.213 inches before installation, as an incorrect hole size will prevent proper clinch engagement. Ensure panel material meets the 0.0909-inch minimum thickness specification. Once pressed in, the nut is permanent and cannot be removed without damaging the panel.