Midwest Fasteners Nickel Steel Push Panel Retainer

Midwest Fasteners Nickel Steel Push Panel Retainer

Midwest Fasteners' Nickel Steel Push Panel Retainer is a steel clip finished in nickel and used to secure panels, trim and components onto a stud or shaft without the need for a nut or separate fastener. This panel retainer is part of Midwest Fasteners' Clips and Retainers line within Fastener Tools and Accessories, and the family is available in 5/16 Hole and 25/64 Hole sizes to match a range of stud and shaft diameters found in assembly, repair and maintenance work. The push-on design allows for quick, tool-light installation wherever a clean, low-profile retaining point is needed, and the steel construction with nickel finish is engineered to hold panels and components firmly in place while resisting the corrosion that can loosen a connection over time. Each retainer in this range is sold individually (Each), making it easy to stock the exact hole size a job calls for.

Key Features

• Size Range: Available in 5/16 Hole and 25/64 Hole sizes to fit different stud and shaft diameters.
• Material & Finish: Steel construction with a nickel finish for added corrosion resistance and a clean, consistent appearance across the size range.
• Type: Push-style panel retainer designed for quick, nut-free assembly and disassembly.
• Function: Snaps onto a shaft or stud to retain panels, trim or components firmly in place without additional hardware.
• Installation: Tool-light, push-on fit speeds up assembly and field repair work.
• Package: Sold as Each.

Technical Specifications

• Product Type: Panel Retainer
• Product Material: Steel
• Finish: Nickel
• Trade Size: 5/16" - 25/64"

Typical Applications

• Securing trim panels and covers onto shafts or studs
• General equipment assembly and repair
• Automotive and appliance panel retention
• Maintenance replacement of worn or missing push retainers

Why Midwest Fasteners?

Midwest Fasteners builds its Clips and Retainers line around consistent hole sizing and durable finishes so technicians and fabricators can match the correct push retainer every time, whether the job calls for a 5/16 Hole or a 25/64 Hole fit. The steel construction and nickel finish shared across this range give maintenance teams a dependable, corrosion-resistant option for panel retention work, and the straightforward push-on design means less time spent sourcing nuts or separate fasteners for a job that only needs a clean, low-profile retaining point.