StarTech.com CABSCREW1032 — 10-32 x 12 mm Rack Screws and Cage Nuts, 50-Pack, Black
10-32 thread50-packCage nuts + toolBlack
The StarTech.com CABSCREW1032 is a 50-pack of 10-32 x 12 mm rack mounting screws with matching square-hole cage nuts and a cage nut installation tool, used to fix servers, switches, patch panels, shelves and other rack-mount equipment into 19-inch or 10-inch racks and cabinets that use square-hole rails (the most common type in 19-inch server and network cabinets).
The screws are matte black steel in black with washers pre-installed, so they sit flat against rack ears without scratching them. Enough for 12 devices at four screws each, with spares — ideal for a new cabinet fit-out or for replacing lost hardware.
Before you order: 10-32 is an imperial (UNF) thread used mainly in US-made racks and equipment. It is NOT the same as M5 or M6 and will not engage properly in metric cage nuts. Most European cabinets use M6 — check before you order.
What's in the Box
- 50 × 10-32 x 12 mm screws (washers pre-installed)
- 50 × 10-32 cage nuts for square-hole rails
- 1 × cage nut installation tool
What It Means in Practice
- The right hardware for racks and cage-nut rails specified for 10-32, common in US-built open frames, AV racks and some server cabinets.
- Clip the cage nut into the square hole from the inside of the rail, then fix the device ear with the screw.
- 50 sets are enough for 12 devices at four screws each, with spares.
- Matte black finish blends in with black rails and rack ears.
What Will Not Work
- Metric M5 or M6 cage nuts or tapped metric rails — the threads are different.
- Round-hole or already-tapped rails with the cage nuts (use the screws alone on tapped 10-32 rails).
- Supporting the full weight of a heavy server on screws alone — use the server vendor rail kit.
Key Features
10-32 thread, 12 mm
Standard length for fixing rack ears, shelves and panels to cage nuts.
Pre-installed washers
Protect the finish of rack ears and help the screw seat evenly.
Matte black steel
Black finish that blends in with black cabinets and equipment.
Installation tool included
The cage nut tool makes fitting and removing cage nuts faster and saves fingers.
Technical Specifications
| Identification |
| Part Number |
CABSCREW1032 |
| EAN / GTIN |
0065030882934 |
| MPN |
CABSCREW1032 |
| Brand |
StarTech.com |
| Hardware |
| Thread |
10-32 |
| Screw Length |
12 mm |
| Quantity |
50 10-32 screws + 50 10-32 cage nuts |
| Cage Nuts |
Yes, square-hole type |
| Installation Tool |
Included |
| Washers |
Pre-installed |
| Rack Compatibility |
19-inch and 10-inch racks, cabinets and enclosures |
| Physical |
| Material |
Steel |
| Finish |
Matte black |
| Colour |
Black |
| Pack Weight |
450 g |
| Compliance |
TAA |
| Warranty |
| Warranty |
1-Year Warranty (Singular) |
| Manufacturer Term |
2-year warranty per StarTech.com — claims handled through Singular |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 10-32 the same as M5?
No. They are close in diameter but have different thread pitches; mixing them can strip the thread. Use 10-32 only where the rack or device specifies it.
Who uses 10-32 hardware?
Mostly US-made racks, AV furniture and some telecom frames. European 19-inch cabinets usually use M6.
Are washers included?
Yes, washers come pre-installed on the screws.
Singular Expert Insight · Buyer's Guide
Only order this pack if your rack is specified for 10-32 — typically US-made open frames and AV racks. For almost every European network cabinet, the M6 kits are the right choice, and a wrong thread is the most common rack-hardware mistake we see. Screws, cage nuts, shelves and cable managers are all in our
rack accessories range.
✓ Buy it if your rack, rails or equipment are specified for 10-32 hardware with square-hole cage nuts.
✕ Skip it if your cabinet uses metric hardware — choose CABSCREWM6B/CABSCREWM6 (M6) or CABSCREWM5B/CABSCREWM5 (M5).
→ Also consider StarTech.com CABSCREWM6B (black M6 kit) for European cabinets.
Not sure which thread your rack uses? Send us the rack or cabinet model and we will tell you which pack you need.