Value Collection IEH4303 Aluminum Sex Bolt 8-32

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION IEH4303 is an aluminum sex bolt binding post with an 8-32 UNC thread and a slotted truss head drive. Sex bolts, also called barrel bolts or Chicago screws, consist of a threaded barrel and a mating screw that clamp through a panel or substrate from both sides. This fastener is supplied uncoated and is suited for light-duty assembly work where a clean, flush-face connection is required. The barrel measures 0.19 inches in length, and the screw length is 3/16 inches, making this a compact fastener for thin-material applications. Installation requires only a flat-blade screwdriver. Fabricators, assemblers, and maintenance trades use this type of binding post in panel construction, leather goods, binders, and general through-hole fastening tasks.

This binding post is designed for applications where two components must be fastened together through a shared hole without welding or riveting. The 8-32 thread size is a standard coarse-pitch UNC designation commonly found in light sheet metal, plastic panel, and general assembly work. The uncoated aluminum construction keeps weight low and avoids galvanic compatibility concerns in aluminum-intensive assemblies. Sold individually per package, with a minimum order quantity of 100 pieces.

Key Features

• 8-32 UNC thread standard for broad compatibility with standard taps and mating screws
• Slotted truss head drive requires only a common flat-blade screwdriver for installation
• Uncoated aluminum construction — lightweight and corrosion-resistant in dry indoor environments
• Compact 0.19-inch overall length suited for thin panel and laminate assemblies
• Sex bolt design allows two-sided clamping through a shared clearance hole without welding or riveting

Compatibility

Designed as a standard 8-32 UNC sex bolt binding post for use in light-duty panel, binder, leather, and general through-hole assembly applications accepting a truss-head barrel fastener.

Installation Notes

A licensed or qualified assembler should verify that the substrate hole diameter and thickness are within the design range before installation. Power down or de-energize any assembly before installing fasteners in electrical panel or enclosure applications. Use a flat-blade screwdriver sized to the slotted head to avoid cam-out and surface damage. Do not overtighten; aluminum threads are susceptible to stripping under excessive torque.