8-32 SS Tee Nut

Description

8-32 SS Tee Nut is a high-quality, durable fastener that offers greater corrosion resistance than zinc alternatives, often used in moisture-exposed, exterior, or corrosive environments where a permanent, flush-mounted threaded insert is required.

Tee nuts have a flanged base with prongs or teeth that grip into a substrate, and a threaded barrel extending perpendicularly from the flange, designed to provide a permanent, flush-mounted threaded insert in wood, composite, or other soft materials. The stainless steel construction provides reliable performance in demanding environments while maintaining a clean, polished appearance.

Stainless Steel (SS) 18-8

• Stainless Steel 18-8 tee nuts have a higher corrosion resistance than zinc alternatives
• These are often used around chemicals or saltwater, and in applications requiring a clean, polished appearance with long-term durability

8-32 SS Tee Nut Features

• Flanged base with anchoring prongs that bite into the surrounding material upon installation, preventing rotation and pull-through under bolt load
• Flush or recessed installation provides a clean, low-profile threaded connection that does not protrude from the workpiece surface
• Corrosion and scratch resistant, durable when submerged in water or exposed to mild chemicals

Common Uses

• Marine, coastal, and waterfront structures involving wood or composite panels where embedded threaded connections and corrosion resistance are both required
• Outdoor furniture, decking, and sporting equipment exposed to moisture or saltwater environments
• Exterior panel and structural assemblies requiring a clean, polished flush-mounted threaded insert alongside long-term corrosion protection

Application

• Pre-drill a hole sized to the outer diameter of the tee nut barrel through the workpiece
• Insert the tee nut from the back or underside of the workpiece, positioning the flange flush against the surface
• Drive the flange prongs into the substrate using a mallet or press, then thread a compatible bolt in from the opposite face to draw the nut fully into place and lock the prongs

Tips

• Always pre-drill to the correct diameter — an oversized hole will prevent the prongs from anchoring securely, while an undersized hole will make installation difficult and risk splitting the material
• Tee nuts are measured by their thread diameter, pitch, and barrel length, matching the bolt they are paired with and the thickness of the substrate they are installed in
• Use stainless steel bolts and hardware throughout the assembly to avoid galvanic corrosion when pairing with SS 18-8 components