What size screws for rack mount?

What size screws for rack mount?

Rack mount screws for data racks are commonly available in two sizes, #12-24 and #10-32. ICC patch panels come with 12-24 rack screws. 12-24 threads are designed into most data racks. 10-32 threads are designed into Dell Equipment and most audio racks.

What is the standard cage nut size?

There are four common sizes: UNF 10–32 and, to a lesser extent, UNC 12–24 are generally used in the United States; elsewhere, M5 (5 mm outside diameter and 0.8 mm pitch) for light and medium equipment and M6 for heavier equipment, such as servers.

Are all cage nuts the same size?

There are 3 common sizes for cage nuts. These sizes are 10-32, 12-24 and M6. The size you would need would depend on what is required by the product you are mounting. I always recommend purchasing the corresponding screw to go with the cage nut.

What is the difference between M5 and M6 cage nuts?

Cage nuts come in many sizes but M5 and M6 cage nuts are mainly used in IT environments. M6 is a heavier, more robust cage nut that M5. However, you will find it much easier to use a cage nut mounting tool. To install a cage nut, use your tool to attach one of the wings from the cage nut.

What size is a standard M6 screw?

6 mm
You can identify an M6 screw by measuring the diameter with a ruler. It’ll be 6 mm, or slightly more than 7/32 inches (0.228″).

What is a cage nut used for?

Cage nuts are great for protecting your equipment from stripped threads and allow for convenient mounting of your server rack equipment. A cage nut houses a standard nut in a cage with a spring. The cage has two wings that can be pinched together to allow the cage nut to be inserted into a square hole.

What does M6 mean in screws?

6mm
M6 refers to a metric 6mm screw. The outside diameter of the threads is 6mm. The standard metric rack screw is actually an M6 x 1mm. The number “1mm” refers to 1 threads per millimeter. M6 screws are commonly used by HP.