Value Collection 215 Spring Steel U Nut 3/8-16

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 215 is a spring steel U nut designed to accept a 3/8-16 threaded screw and clip onto sheet metal panels or brackets within a range of material thicknesses from 0.05 to 0.2 inches. The spring steel construction provides consistent clamping tension and corrosion resistance suited to light industrial and HVAC panel assembly work. The center-to-edge dimension of 1.09 inches allows for consistent positioning on panel flanges and mounting lips. U nuts of this type are used by HVAC technicians, electricians, and sheet metal fabricators to create a captive threaded fastening point without welding or tapping.

This U nut is appropriate for use in residential and light commercial applications where panels, access doors, junction boxes, and equipment enclosures require removable threaded fastening. It is particularly common in HVAC unit assembly, electrical panel work, and general sheet metal fabrication where the base material is too thin or inaccessible for a standard nut. The clip-on design speeds installation on production lines and field service work alike. Minimum order quantity is 25 pieces per order.

Key Features

• Accepts 3/8-16 threaded screws for a secure, removable connection
• Spring steel construction delivers reliable clamping force across the full thickness range
• Compatible with material thicknesses from 0.05 to 0.2 inches
• Center-to-edge dimension of 1.09 inches for consistent panel positioning
• Clip-on design eliminates the need to tap or weld a nut to sheet metal
• Inch measurement system; suits standard 3/8-16 fastener hardware

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement or service fastener for sheet metal assemblies requiring a 3/8-16 captive U nut with material thickness between 0.05 and 0.2 inches.

Installation Notes

U nuts are typically installed by hand or with light plier pressure onto a panel flange before threading in the mating screw. Confirm that the panel material thickness falls within the 0.05 to 0.2 inch range before installation to ensure proper clip retention. Always de-energize electrical enclosures before accessing panels where U nuts are being replaced or installed. No special tools are required, but care should be taken not to over-torque the mating screw, which can distort the spring clip and reduce holding force.