Detail & Specs
Cage Nut Stainless Black
The cage has two wings that compress to allow the cage to be inserted into a square hole punched in an equipment assembly or sheet metal.
When the wings are released they hold the nut in position behind the hole. The square nut fits loosely within the cage to allow for slight alignment adjustments.
Cage Material: A2 Stainless + Black Oxide (Dull)
Nut Material: A2 Stainless + Black Oxide (Dull)
Material: Stainless Steel
Suitable for damp locations
Corrosion resistant
Finish: Black Oxide
Attractive matte black finish
Abrasion resistant, does not peel, chip or rub off
Reduces friction, prevents galling
Does not change the strength of the stainless steel
Practically no dimensional change to base fastener
The black oxide coating per MIL-DTL-13924, Class 4 on 300 series corrosion resistant steel will show no signs of corrosion after 96 hours of exposure in a 5% salt spray (fog) test in accordance with ASTM B117.
Also known as a caged nut, captive nut or clip nut. A cage nut is a fastener comprised of a spring steel cage which wraps around a square nut.