A cage nut consists of a (usually square) nut in a spring steel cage which wraps around the nut, and the cage shell plays a role in preventing the square nut from falling out and fixing it as a whole. It is available in several combinations:
Full carbon steel type: the nut and housing are madeof carbon steel.
All stainless steel: the nut and shell are madeof stainless steel.
Semi-stainless steel type: the nut is made of carbon steel and the shell is made of stainless steel.
The following are three typical types of cage nuts:
A. Standard Type:
Standard type cage nuts easily snap into bolt-receiving position without the use of special equipment or skills, which provide floating alignment and eliminate weld breaks.
B. “J” Type:
Cage nuts that are “J” shaped snap easily over panel edges by hand, so like other styles, they don’t need special tools or skills to install. They are self-retaining in a bolt-receiving position. An extrusion in the leg of the “J” Type Cage Nut assures constant alignment.
C.“U” Type:
U-shaped cage nuts are similar to J-shaped cage nuts,but have a full lower leg. They are ideal for attachments requiring full bearing on the lower leg. The extrusion on the lower leg assures instant and constant alignment.
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