Value Collection 415 U Nut 8-32 Spring Steel Extruded Tapped

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 415 is a U nut designed for 8-32 screw threads, featuring an extruded tapped hole configuration in spring steel construction. This style of clip nut slides onto a panel edge and self-retains, providing a pre-positioned threaded receptacle without requiring a drilled and tapped hole in the base material. The center-to-edge dimension is 9/16 inches, and the part accepts material thickness ranging from 0.025 to 0.15 inches. It is installed by assembly technicians, maintenance personnel, and tradespeople in panel, enclosure, and sheet metal assembly applications.

This U nut is suited for light-gauge sheet metal panels, electrical enclosures, HVAC equipment cabinets, and similar assemblies where a threaded fastening point is needed on a panel edge or flange. The 8-32 thread size is a common standard machine screw size, making this nut compatible with a wide range of fastener hardware used in both commercial and residential equipment assembly and service work.

Key Features

• Extruded tapped hole design provides clean, accurate thread engagement without a separate nut plate
• Spring steel construction delivers consistent clamping force and corrosion resistance appropriate for indoor panel applications
• Accepts material thickness from 0.025 to 0.15 inches, covering light-gauge sheet metal and formed panels
• 9/16 inch center-to-edge dimension for consistent positioning on panel flanges
• 8-32 thread size works with standard machine screws used across HVAC, electrical, and general equipment assemblies

Compatibility

Designed as a standard-fit U nut for light-gauge sheet metal panels and enclosure flanges requiring an 8-32 threaded fastening point with material thickness between 0.025 and 0.15 inches.

Installation Notes

Slide the U nut onto the panel edge or flange prior to assembly, confirming the material thickness falls within the specified range for proper retention. No special tools are required for installation; the spring steel clip self-retains on the panel. Verify thread engagement is clean and full before applying torque to the mating screw. Follow applicable assembly documentation and equipment manufacturer guidelines when servicing energized enclosures or HVAC cabinets.