Tefcold Support Located Nut for Catering Equipment

A support located nut provides a fixed, threaded anchor point within catering equipment. It is pressed or welded into a chassis, shelf or panel so that a bolt can be tightened without the nut turning. This creates a stable joint that resists vibration and maintains exact alignment of moving or adjustable components such as shelves, rails or hinged doors.

The operator positions the nut in its designated hole or slot, ensuring the locating feature—usually a tab, flange or key—engages with the surrounding metalwork. Once seated, the nut is secured with a bolt from the opposite side, drawing the parts together without rotation. This method eliminates the need to hold the nut with a spanner inside confined spaces, speeding assembly and reducing the risk of cross-threading.

Constructed as a single metal piece, the support located nut is typically formed from plated steel for strength and corrosion resistance. Its design includes a precise internal thread matched to standard bolt sizes used in commercial refrigeration and food-service units.

In practice, the specification of this part determines which equipment it fits. The thread pitch, diameter and locating profile must match the original manufacturer's drawing, ensuring compatibility with the intended make and model. The absence of additional moving parts or seals simplifies cleaning; the nut can be wiped down during routine maintenance without disassembly.

This article is listed in the Tefcold spare-parts catalogue under fasteners and mounting hardware for refrigeration and catering units.