M6 Cage Nut (Clip Nut) | A2 Stainless Steel
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Unit Price
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Unit Price
(inc. VAT)
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| 1 - 99 | £0.35 | £0.42 |
| 100 - 999 | £0.31 | £0.37 |
| 1000 - 2499 | £0.28 | £0.33 |
| 2500 + | £0.21 | £0.25 |
Product Specification
| Thread Size | M6 |
| Thread Pitch | 1.00mm |
| Material | A2 Stainless Steel |
| Length | 8.0mm |
| Width | 12.0mm |
| Height | 9.3mm |
| Panel Thickness | 1.7-2.7mm |
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M6 x 8.0mm Cage Nut | A2 Stainless Steel
Designed for compact rack hardware and light to medium panel fixing, these M6 cage nuts provide a neat captive thread in square punched holes. The 8.0mm body length and 9.3mm height make them well suited to data cabinets, telecoms enclosures and electrical assemblies where fast access and reliable alignment matter.
Manufactured from A2 stainless steel, the nut offers strong resistance to corrosion while the spring cage helps grip panels from 1.7-2.7mm. This makes the fixing easier to position than a loose nut and more serviceable than a permanently tapped hole, especially where panels may need to be removed during routine maintenance.
What Are M6 Cage Nuts Used For?
M6 cage nuts are commonly used to create threaded fixing points in thin sheet metal, rack rails and enclosure panels. The cage clips into a square hole, holding the nut captive so a screw can be fitted from the front without needing rear access during every installation.
Common Applications
- Fixing network switches, patch panels and blanking panels into rack cabinets
- Creating serviceable threads in electrical enclosures and control boxes
- Fastening removable access plates in telecoms and data centre equipment
- Supporting low-volume workshop fabrication where tapped holes are not practical
- Replacing worn captive rack fixings during maintenance call-outs
M6 x 8.0mm Cage Nut Dimensions
- Thread Size: M6
- Thread Pitch: 1.00mm
- Length: 8.0mm
- Width: 12.0mm
- Height: 9.3mm
- Panel Thickness: 1.7-2.7mm
- Material: A2 Stainless Steel
Rack and Enclosure Fastening
This M6 captive nut is a useful option where a quick clip-in fixing is preferred over welding or tapping. The floating square nut helps with screw alignment, reducing installation frustration when fitting multiple panels in a cabinet or equipment frame.
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Product Support and Trade Orders
If you are matching cage nuts to rack screws, panel thicknesses or cabinet hardware, our team can help confirm the best size before ordering. Call 01233 713581 for product guidance, bulk quantity support and trade account advice.
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