Value Collection 432 U Nut 1/4-20 Spring Steel

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 432 is a 1/4-20 U nut made from spring steel, designed to provide a quick-attach threaded fastening point on sheet metal panels and brackets. U nuts clip onto the edge or into a slot of a panel, allowing a standard 1/4-20 screw to thread in without requiring a pre-tapped hole. The spring steel construction provides the clamping tension that holds the nut in place during assembly. Maximum material thickness for the mating panel is 0.15 inches. This fastener is used by HVAC technicians, electricians, and sheet metal fabricators wherever removable panel access is needed.

U nuts like the 432 are commonly installed on enclosure panels, electrical cabinet covers, HVAC unit access doors, and equipment housings in both residential and light commercial applications. The 1/4-20 thread size is a standard inch-series fastener compatible with a wide range of machine screws and bolts used in trade equipment. Installation requires no special tooling — the nut clips on by hand or with light pressure from pliers, making it suited for production assembly and field service work alike.

Key Features

• 1/4-20 thread size for compatibility with standard inch-series fasteners
• Spring steel construction provides inherent clamping force without additional hardware
• Maximum material thickness of 0.15 inches suits typical sheet metal panel gauges
• Clip-on design eliminates the need for pre-tapped holes in the mating panel
• Lightweight at 0.01 pounds per unit, suitable for weight-sensitive assemblies

Compatibility

Designed as a standard inch-series U nut for use with 1/4-20 screws on sheet metal panels and enclosures up to 0.15 inches thick.

Installation Notes

A licensed technician or experienced assembler should confirm panel thickness does not exceed 0.15 inches before installing this U nut. Power down or de-energize any electrical enclosure before accessing interior panels. The nut clips onto the panel edge or into a pre-punched slot by hand or with flat-nose pliers — do not over-compress the spring legs, as this will reduce clamping retention. Follow applicable NEC or equipment manufacturer guidelines when fastening electrical enclosure covers.