Electro Hardware ESS-024-0 Clinch Captive Nut 10-24

Product Description

The ELECTRO HARDWARE ESS-024-0 is a round head clinch captive nut designed for permanent installation into sheet metal panels and thin-gauge assemblies. The clinching design displaces host material during installation, locking the nut flush and creating a strong, torque-resistant threaded insert without the need for welding or adhesives. This 10-24 threaded fastener is suited for enclosures, electrical panels, HVAC equipment cabinets, and similar light-gauge fabricated assemblies. The head diameter measures 0.34 inches and the head height is 0.09 inches, keeping the installed profile low. A minimum panel thickness of 0.0299 inches is required for proper retention. Installation is performed by machine shops, fabricators, and trade technicians working with sheet metal assemblies.

The ESS-024-0 is used in applications where a reliable threaded insert is needed in thin sheet metal without access to the back side of the panel. Common install scenarios include electrical enclosure manufacturing, control panel fabrication, HVAC cabinet assembly, and any application requiring a permanent, vibration-resistant threaded fastener in light-gauge steel or similar substrate. The 10-24 thread size is compatible with standard machine screws used across electrical, HVAC, and panel-building applications. This part is sold in packages of 50 units.

Key Features

• 10-24 thread size for use with standard machine screws
• Round head clinch design installs permanently into host panel material
• Minimum panel thickness of 0.0299 inches ensures compatibility with light-gauge sheet metal
• Head diameter of 0.34 inches and head height of 0.09 inches for a low-profile installed footprint
• Mounting hole diameter of 0.25 inches for consistent panel prep
• Zinc plated steel construction for corrosion resistance in typical indoor enclosure environments
• Sold in a package quantity of 50 units

Compatibility

Designed as a standard 10-24 round head clinch captive nut for use in sheet metal panels meeting a minimum thickness of 0.0299 inches. Compatible with any application requiring a permanent threaded insert installed from one side of the panel.

Installation Notes

Clinch nuts are installed using a press or clinching tool that applies axial force to displace the panel material into the retention grooves of the fastener body. Ensure the mounting hole diameter is prepared to 0.25 inches before installation. Power down any associated electrical assembly before working on panels or enclosures. Do not attempt installation by hammer or impact, as improper installation force can deform the nut or panel and compromise thread integrity.