Cage Nuts

Cage Nuts

Cage nuts are captive nuts held in a spring steel cage. The cage snaps into a square hole in sheet metal, and the nut floats slightly inside it, so the screw lines up easily even when holes are a little off. They are the standard way to add strong threads to thin panels where you can't reach behind to hold a nut.

Specifications

• Sizes: 8-32, 10-24, 10-32, 1/4"-20, 5/16"-18, 3/8"-16
• Panel thickness ranges are listed on each item, for example .025"-.063" or .093"-.126"
• Fits square mounting holes

Common Uses

• 19" server, network and audio equipment racks
• Automotive body and sheet metal panels
• Above-ground pool frames
• Enclosures and cabinets

FAQ

How do I pick the right cage nut?
Match three things: the screw thread, the size of the square hole, and the thickness of your panel. The panel range on each item has to include your material thickness, or the cage will not grip.

How do I install a cage nut?
Hook one side of the cage into the square hole, then squeeze the other side in with a cage nut tool or a small flat screwdriver until it snaps in place.

Related: Square Nuts | Serrated Flange Lock Nuts

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