Property Class 8.8 Steel Cage Nuts (Snap-In Rack Nuts) are supplied to our own published dimensions — this is a trade-series article rather than one covered by a dimensional standard, so confirm the figures against the part you are replacing. The grade provides requires plating (zinc) for corrosion protection and is magnetic; the practical service range is commonly limited to approx. +300 °C; confirm against the coating and the load.
Why Choose Property Class 8.8 Steel for Cage Nuts (Snap-In Rack Nuts)
The workhorse medium-carbon alloy class for structural joints. For cage nuts (snap-in rack nuts), this matters when requires plating (zinc) for corrosion protection is the primary requirement.
Mechanical & Physical Properties
| Grade designation | ISO 898-1 property class 8.8 |
|---|---|
| Magnetic response | Magnetic |
| Service temperature | commonly limited to approx. +300 °C; confirm against the coating and the load |
| Corrosion characteristic | Requires plating (zinc) for corrosion protection |
Galvanic & Galling Considerations
For cage nuts (snap-in rack nuts) in steel, the dominant compatibility issue is hydrogen embrittlement at high property classes (10.9 and above) when electroplated. Plating must be followed by an appropriate baking treatment, or a non-electroplated finish (mechanical zinc, zinc flake) should be substituted.
Comparable Grades
For Cage Nuts (Snap-In Rack Nuts), class 10.9 or 12.9 is the comparable strength step. Move up when the joint preload approaches the proof load of the current class; move down when the joint is over-specified. For corrosion-critical service, switch to stainless A2 or A4.
Sizes of Cage Nuts (Snap-In Rack Nuts) Available in Property Class 8.8 Steel
| Thread size | Square panel hole (mm) | Rail thickness (mm) | Cage width (mm) | Cage height (mm) | Retained nut | Material | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M5 | 9.5 | 0.8~2.0 | 15.9 | 15.9 | Floating square | Spring steel | Zinc plated |
| M6 | 9.5 | 0.8~2.0 | 15.9 | 15.9 | Floating square | Spring steel | Zinc plated |
| M6 | 9.5 | 2.0~3.0 | 15.9 | 15.9 | Floating square | Spring steel | Black passivated |
| 10-32 | 9.5 | 0.8~2.0 | 15.9 | 15.9 | Floating square | Spring steel | Zinc plated |
| 12-24 | 9.5 | 0.8~2.0 | 15.9 | 15.9 | Floating square | Spring steel | Zinc plated |
| M8 | 12.0 | 1.0~2.5 | 19.0 | 19.0 | Floating square | Spring steel | Zinc plated |
Dimensions are independent of the material: every size above is available in Property Class 8.8 Steel.
Custom manufacturing · Made to drawing
Need this nut in a grade that is not listed?
Grade 8 8 Steel is one of the grades the catalog describes. Locking method is specifiable independently of the rest: nylon insert, all-metal deformed thread, serrated flange, or none. Made by cold heading or tapping.
Minimum order from 2,000 pieces; samples within 7 days of drawing approval.
