Buy Captive Nuts Online in Australia
A captive nut is a nut held in place on a panel or bracket so you can fasten a bolt from one side without a spanner on the back. AIMS Industrial lists 7 captive nuts, all from Champion, for sheet metal panels, electrical enclosures, switchboard doors and weldments where a retained nut is needed for repeated assembly. For the other kinds of nut we supply, see our types of nuts guide.
What's in the range
| Champion captive nut | What is listed |
|---|---|
| Long captive nut (CBP75) | M6 x 1mm and M8 x 1.25mm. |
| Short captive nut (CBP74) | M6 x 1mm and M8 x 1.25mm. |
| Head lamp captive nut (CBP73) | M5 x 0.8mm, pack of 50. |
| Captive nuts C380-11, SNU1675, CBP25 and BH107 | Listed by body dimensions (length x width x height). C380, SNU and BH come in six sizes from 10.25 x 8.40 x 3.60mm to 23.95 x 10.90 x 4.20mm. CBP25 comes in three sizes: 16.60 x 10.95 x 3.65mm, 20.00 x 12.90 x 4.15mm and 23.95 x 10.90 x 4.20mm. |
Choosing a captive nut
Start with the thread you need. The long and short captive nuts and the head lamp nut list their thread size. The C380, SNU, CBP25 and BH nuts are listed by body size, so check the thread against the data sheet or call us before ordering. Then check the nut's body size against the hole or slot in your panel and the thickness of the material it sits on. Captive nuts suit work where the back of the panel cannot be reached, or where a loose nut would be a nuisance during assembly.
Always check the data sheet. Confirm the thread, the body size and the panel fit before you rely on a captive nut.
Related ranges
If the job suits a rivet nut instead, see rivet nuts and rivets. For other nuts see nuts and flanged nuts. The wider range is under fasteners. Brand: Champion.
Order from AIMS Industrial
Not sure which captive nut fits your panel? Call us on (02) 9773 0122, contact our team or request a quote. We have supplied Australian industry since 1988 and can help you match a nut to the job.
Captive nut FAQs
What is a captive nut?
A captive nut is a nut that is retained on a panel, bracket or weldment so it cannot fall off or turn while you fit the bolt. It lets you fasten from one side when the back is hard to reach.
What thread sizes are listed?
The long and short captive nuts are listed in M6 x 1mm and M8 x 1.25mm, and the head lamp captive nut is M5 x 0.8mm. The other Champion captive nuts are listed by body size, so confirm the thread with the data sheet or call us.
Where are captive nuts used?
Our listings describe them for sheet metal panels, electrical enclosures, switchboard doors and weldments, and for electrical, HVAC and automotive panel work.
Do you list rivet nuts as well?
Yes. Rivet nuts are in a separate collection, which suits fitting a thread into a panel from one side.
Can you help me pick the right captive nut?
Yes. Tell us the thread and the panel or hole you are fitting it to, or call (02) 9773 0122, and we will point you to the right Champion nut.