Overview
A cage nut (floating nut) holds a high-strength nut in a spring steel cage. It snaps into a pre-punched square or rectangular hole with a simple tool, and can be removed and repositioned.
The floating nut allows for slight misalignment. It is the standard fixing for server racks, electrical cabinets, railway, vehicles and moulds, used with matching crown screws.
Specifications
| Threads | M4, M5, M6, M8, M10, M12 |
|---|---|
| Panel thickness | 0.8 mm to 4 mm |
| Square hole | 9.5 × 9.5, 12.5 × 12.5, 15.5 × 15.5 mm |
| Material | 65Mn spring steel cage with carbon steel nut, zinc plated; or SUS304 stainless |
| Code | CN-M(thread)-(nut across flats), e.g. CN-M4-11×11 |
Sizes & part numbers
| Thread | Panel thickness (mm) | Square hole (mm) | Cage / nut | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M4 | 0.8–2.8 | 9.5 × 9.5 | 65Mn / carbon steel | Zinc plated |
| M5 | 0.8–2.8 | 9.5 × 9.5 | 65Mn or SUS304 | Zinc or natural |
| M6 | 0.8–2.8 | 9.5 × 9.5 | 65Mn or SUS304 | Zinc or natural |
| M8 | 1.0–3.5 | 12.5 × 12.5 | 65Mn or SUS304 | Zinc or natural |
| M10 | 1.0–3.5 | 12.5 × 12.5 | 65Mn / carbon steel | Zinc plated |
| M12 | 1.5–4.0 | 15.5 × 15.5 | 65Mn / carbon steel | Zinc plated |
Key features
- Snap-in, removable
- Floating nut for alignment
- Stainless option
Applications
Server and network racksElectrical cabinetsRailway and vehiclesMoulds
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