Value Collection IES832-2 8-32 Round Head Clinch Captive Nut 100pk

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION IES832-2 is an 8-32 round head clinch captive nut designed for permanent installation into sheet metal panels and enclosures. Clinch nuts are pressed or staked into a pre-drilled mounting hole, creating a fixed threaded insert that remains flush and captive in the parent material. This fastener accepts 8-32 threaded fasteners and is manufactured from zinc plated steel for corrosion resistance in light-duty industrial and electrical enclosure applications. The round head profile sits above the panel surface at 0.09 inches head height. Electricians, panel fabricators, and enclosure assemblers working on control panels, junction boxes, and equipment housings regularly install this type of hardware.

This clinch captive nut is suited for use in thin-gauge sheet metal panels with a minimum panel thickness of 0.056 inches. The 0.213-inch mounting hole diameter and 0.31-inch head diameter are sized for standard clinch nut installation tooling. Typical applications include electrical control enclosures, HVAC equipment housings, telecom racks, and light-gauge metal fabrication where a permanent, reusable threaded insert is required. Sold in a package quantity of 100 units, this part supports production assembly and service stocking needs.

Key Features

• 8-32 thread size for compatibility with standard machine screws and bolts
• Minimum panel thickness of 0.056 inches for use in light-gauge sheet metal
• 0.31-inch round head diameter provides a broad seating surface after installation
• Zinc plated steel construction offers corrosion resistance in indoor enclosure environments
• Body diameter of 0.212 inches sized for a 0.213-inch mounting hole for a precise press fit
• Package quantity of 100 units supports production runs and stocking

Compatibility

Designed as a standard 8-32 clinch captive nut for installation into sheet metal panels meeting the 0.056-inch minimum thickness requirement. Compatible with any application requiring a permanent threaded 8-32 insert in thin-gauge steel or similar sheet materials.

Installation Notes

Clinch captive nuts are installed using a press tool or arbor press that applies controlled force to stake the nut into the pre-drilled mounting hole. Ensure the panel material is de-energized and secured before installation. The mounting hole must be sized to 0.213 inches for a proper press fit. Do not install with hammer strikes alone, as uneven force can deform the nut body or panel material.