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Plastic bag containing 32 sets of M6 cage nuts, nylon washers and slot/Phillips screws

APC

APC AR8100 M6 Hardware Kit — 32 sets of cage nuts, washers and screws

SKU CH-WQDE-JF22R MPN AR8100

M6 hardware kit supplies 32 sets of cage nuts, nylon washers and slot/Phillips screws for square-hole enclosure rails

  • Product typeScrews and Nuts
  • Key featuresM6 hardware for mounting equipment in enclosure with square
  • M6 hardware kit simplifies rack mounting with 32 complete sets
  • Cage nuts secure equipment firmly in square-hole rails
  • Nylon washers protect surfaces and reduce vibration during operation
  • Slot/Phillips screws allow quick installation with common tools
  • APC AR8100 model ensures compatibility with standard enclosure systems

Mounting hardware for square-hole rails

The APC AR8100 M6 hardware kit supplies 32 complete sets of cage nuts, nylon washers and slot/phillips screws. Each set fastens one equipment mounting point in a standard square-hole enclosure rail. The hardware is designed for server racks and network cabinets that use M6 threads. It is sold as a single pack for new installations or spares.

Consistent fastening across a full rack

Because every set is identical, installers can work through an entire enclosure without mixing thread types or screw lengths. The nylon washers protect painted rails and distribute clamping force evenly during repeated insertions. Slot/phillips heads allow either a flat-blade or cross-head driver, speeding up large deployments. The kit suits integrators who need repeatable, tool-flexible mounting.

Verify rail thread and hole pattern first

This kit only fits square-hole rails tapped for M6 cage nuts; it will not work with round-hole or threaded rails. Count the mounting positions you plan to populate and confirm that 32 sets cover the required quantity. Ensure you have access to a flat-blade or Phillips driver for the screw heads supplied.

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Price $46.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameAPC
Model nameAR8100
Product typeScrews and Nuts
Size & build
Shipping weight1.18 kg
Package size234 × 168 × 48 mm

Questions about this item

How much force does the M6 cage nut and screw set add to the rack's thermal load when fully populated?

The kit contains only passive M6 cage nuts, nylon washers and slot/Phillips screws, so it generates no heat and adds no thermal load to the enclosure.

Do I need any special tools to install the 32 sets of M6 hardware in my square-hole rails?

A standard Phillips or flat-blade screwdriver is all that is required; the screws accept both drive types and the cage nuts press in by hand.

Will the M6 cage nuts fit the older square-hole rails I already have in my APC enclosure?

Yes, the M6 cage nuts are designed for standard square-hole mounting rails, so they work with existing APC enclosures that use that rail pattern.

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