{"product_id":"captive-nuts-panel-pack","title":"CAPTIVE NUTS PANEL PACK","description":"\u003cp\u003eCaptive nuts are specialized fasteners designed to remain permanently or semi-permanently attached to a structure, typically sheet metal, even when a mating bolt is removed. They are primarily used in blind locations or where space is too tight to hold a standard nut with a tool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCaptive nuts and speed nuts are both fasteners designed to simplify assembly—particularly in \"blind\" locations where you cannot reach behind a panel—but they differ primarily in construction, strength, and how they secure a screw. \u003cbr\u003eA captive nut is a general term for any nut held in place by a cage, clip, or housing, while a speed nut (often a specific type of U-shaped captive nut) is a lighter-duty, stamped spring-steel fastener that cuts its own threads. \u003cbr\u003eHere is the detailed breakdown of the differences:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. Structure and Design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCaptive Nut (Cage Nut): Usually consists of a high-strength, multi-threaded nut housed inside a spring steel cage. The cage has wings that compress to fit into a square hole and snap into place.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. Thread Type and Strength\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCaptive Nut: Uses standard machine screw threads. They are stronger and less likely to strip, making them ideal for heavy machinery or equipment racks.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3. Installation and Usage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCaptive Nut: Ideal for pre-threaded holes that might be ruined by over-tightening; if a captive nut is damaged, it can be replaced, whereas a stripped hole cannot. They allow for minor adjustments during installation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CHAMPION","offers":[{"title":"TF50 - HEADLIGHT M5 21.80mm(L)x 14.90mm(W) x 6.35mm(H)","offer_id":47004350611650,"sku":"TF50","price":8.25,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"TF51 - M6x1.00mm 25.00mm(L) x 12.95mm(W) x 9.25mm(H)","offer_id":47004350644418,"sku":"TF51","price":8.25,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"TF52 - M8x1.25mm 26.00mm(L) x 17.05mm(W) x 11.50mm(H)","offer_id":47004350677186,"sku":"TF52","price":8.25,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/6335\/8914\/files\/TF50.jpg?v=1772499254","url":"https:\/\/www.srbindustrialsupplies.com\/products\/captive-nuts-panel-pack","provider":"SRB INDUSTRIAL SUPPLIES","version":"1.0","type":"link"}