Industrial Fastener · Nuts Series
Cage Nut
A cage nut is a square nut held in a spring-steel cage that clips into a square hole in a sheet metal panel. Common in 19" server racks, telecom equipment, and modular sheet metal enclosures, providing easily reconfigurable threaded mount points.
Product Overview
Cage Nut sourcing essentials
A cage nut is a square nut held in a spring-steel cage that clips into a square hole in a sheet metal panel. Common in 19" server racks, telecom equipment, and modular sheet metal enclosures, providing easily reconfigurable threaded mount points.
Project or drawing specification
Steel cage with steel nut
Server racks, telecom cabinets, electronic enclosures
Inspection records, lot labels, certificate options, and destination-ready packing.
Technical Data
Specification range
Final dimensions, mechanical properties, finish, and packing are confirmed against the RFQ and applicable standard.
| Common Sizes | M5, M6, 10-32 UNF, 12-24 UNC |
|---|---|
| Hole Size | 9.5 mm (3/8") square hole most common |
| Material | Steel cage with steel nut |
| Surface Finish | Zinc plated, Black |
| Application | Server racks, telecom cabinets, electronic enclosures |
Common surface finishes
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Quality Control
Checked before consolidation and export
Each order is matched to the specified standard and verified at practical control points before shipment.
RFQ confirmation
Standard, size, grade, pitch, finish, certificates, packing, and destination are locked before production.
Lot verification
Critical dimensions, thread fit, markings, finish appearance, and packing labels are sampled and recorded.
Shipment approval
Photos and required reports are organized before consolidated loading and export documentation.
Buyer Questions
Frequently asked questions
How do I install a cage nut?
Squeeze the spring sides of the cage with your fingers or a cage-nut tool, insert through the square hole, and release — the spring tabs snap behind the panel and retain the nut. To remove, squeeze the tabs from the back side.
Ready to quote Cage Nut?
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