What size are cage nuts?

What size are cage nuts?

There are four common sizes: UNF 10–32 and, to a lesser extent, UNC 12–24 are generally used in the United States; elsewhere, M5 (5 mm outside diameter and 0.8 mm pitch) for light and medium equipment and M6 for heavier equipment, such as servers.

Are all cage nuts the same size?

There are 3 common sizes for cage nuts. These sizes are 10-32, 12-24 and M6. The size you would need would depend on what is required by the product you are mounting.

How do you use rack cage nuts?

To install a cage nut, use your tool to attach one of the wings from the cage nut. Keep the pressure on the cage nut with your finger and then attach the other wing. The cage nut is now ready for the mounting screw. To uninstall a cage nut, use your tool to release the cage nut wing on one side and then the other side.

Are cage nuts universal?

Universal mounting rails, also known as cage nut style rails, are the most common and preferred type of rails used on the market today.

What thread are rack screws?

Racks do not have a standard thread type. There are three common thread types for rack screws: 10-32, 12-24 and M6. Since the introduction of the square hole rack and Cage Nuts, the exact thread can be selected and changed at will. 10-32 threads are historically the original rack screw type.

What kind of screws for rack mount?

There are three common thread types for rack screws: 10-32, 12-24 and M6. Since the introduction of the square hole rack and Cage Nuts, the exact thread can be selected and changed at will. 10-32 threads are historically the original rack screw type.

Do I need cage nuts?

Cage nuts are a necessity for square hole racks unless you are using tool-less rails and shelves.

Is M5 and 10-32 the same?

10/32 is slightly smaller in diameter than M5. You can use a 10/32 screw in an M5 nut pretty safely. The inverse is not true.

What is a 10-32 thread?

10-32 Threads The number “10” is a size designator with no numerical meaning. The number “32” refers to 32 threads per inch. You can identify a 10-32 screw by measuring the diameter at exactly 3/16″ (4.76 mm).

What is a #10-32 screw?

The number “10” is a size designator with no numerical meaning. The number “32” refers to 32 threads per inch. You can identify a 10-32 screw by measuring the diameter at exactly 3/16″ (4.76 mm). 12-24 rack screws are more common than 10-32 in pre-threaded racks.

What is the closest metric size to 10-32?

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