5/16-18, 0.056" Min Panel Thickness, Round Head, Clinch Captive Nut MPN:ECLS-0518-1

Introducing our premium stainless steel captive nuts - designed for reliable, secure fastening in demanding environments! These round-head nuts feature a slender, passivated finish that complements any professional application, while their versatile 5/16-18 thread size accommodates numerous materials and industries. Boasting a 0.412 body diameter, a tight-fitting 0.23 head height, and an industry-leading 0.056 minimum panel thickness, these captive nuts guarantee long-lasting, tamper-resistant fastening. Pair with our range of socket heads for easy installation - perfect for aviation, aerospace, and military projects where reliable, high-strength anchoring is essential.

Top product features:

• 0.056 Minimum Panel Thickness: This captive nut offers an industry-leading tight fit for reliable anchoring and tamper resistance, ideal for high-strength applications where strong fastening is essential.
• Stainless Steel Construction: Made from durable 18-8 stainless steel, these nuts provide exceptional strength and resilience against corrosion and harsh environments perfect for use in marine or chemical industries.
• Clinch Nut Type: Featuring a slender head design, these captive nuts offer a clean, professional finish that complements any installation, while their tight-fitting clinch mechanism ensures secure, tamper-resistant fastening in demanding applications.

Top product applications:

• Aerospace and Military Applications: The stainless steel construction, tight-fitting clinch mechanism, and exceptional strength of this captive nut make it ideal for high-strength fastening in aerospace and military applications where tamper resistance is essential.
• Automotive Industry: These versatile nuts offer easy installation in the automotive industry, while their passivated finish ensures corrosion resistance perfect for use in fuel lines or electrical systems.
• General Manufacturing and Machine Assembly: The industry-leading minimum panel thickness of these captive nuts enables secure fastening even on thin materials, making them ideal for use in general manufacturing or machine assembly where strong anchoring is required.