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Product Specs
- Division:
- Electrical H1
- Product Group:
- Fasteners
- Sub Division:
- Electrical-E H2
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Subgroup:
- Nuts
Metallics MSN3816 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What thread size are Metallics MSN3816 channel nuts, and will they take 3/8 inch strut bolts?
The MSN3816 channel nut is tapped 3/8-16, so it accepts standard 3/8 inch coarse-thread bolts, rods, and hanger rod at 16 threads per inch. That is the usual pairing for 3/8 inch threaded rod on trapeze and pipe hanger work. It will not take a 1/2-13 or 5/16-18 bolt.
2) What does "no spring" mean on a channel nut, and does it change how I install it?
No spring means the nut is the plain body only, with no coil spring pressing it against the channel lip. You have to hold it in position in the strut while you start the bolt, since nothing keeps it from sliding or dropping out of an overhead run. Spring nuts are the version that stay put on their own. For bench work, wall-mounted channel, or anywhere you can reach both hands in, the no-spring MSN3816 is the cheaper and simpler choice; for overhead installs most electricians prefer the spring version.
3) Will the MSN3816 channel nut work in standard 1-5/8 inch strut?
Yes. Channel nuts of this style are made to turn into the open slot of standard 1-5/8 inch strut channel and lock into the inturned lips when the bolt is tightened. The MSN3816 is the 3/8-16 tapped version of that nut. It is not intended for 13/16 inch mini-strut, which uses a smaller nut body.
4) How many nuts come in a box of Metallics MSN3816?
They ship 100 pieces to the box, which is the typical bulk count an electrical or mechanical contractor buys for stocking a truck or a strut job rather than a one-off repair.
5) Do I need anything else with these channel nuts to hang conduit or pipe from strut?
The MSN3816 is the nut only. You still need the strut channel itself, the 3/8-16 bolts or threaded rod, and whatever clamp or strap holds the conduit or pipe. Nothing is bundled with the nuts.
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Does the Metallics MSN3816 come with a warranty?
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