Thermo King Captive Hex Nut M6 x 1.0 Threaded Fastener 559553
Official OEM Thermo King parts catalog entry for the Nut-Hex-Captive M6X1 559553, verified by PEAK Thermo King and West Texas Thermo King Texas, Utah, Wyoming, Washington, Oregon, serving all of the USA.
Built for Performance: The Thermo King Nut-Hex-Captive M6X1 559553 provides a reliable, serviceable threaded fastening point for Thermo King refrigeration systems and transport refrigeration assemblies. Engineered to support temperature control and uptime demands across reefer trailer and refrigerated truck fleets, this captive hex nut secures components where thin sheet metal requires a permanent, vibration-resistant thread.
Key Features & Customer Benefits
- OEM-Grade Fit – Ensures accurate alignment and secure fastening for Thermo King refrigeration unit components, supporting consistent temperature control on the road.
- Captive Self-Retaining Design – Prevents loose hardware and simplifies maintenance by keeping the nut retained in the panel during assembly and service.
- M6 x 1.0 Metric Thread – Matches standard metric fasteners used across many Thermo King assemblies, enabling straightforward replacement and repair.
- Corrosion-Resistant Finish – Supports long service life in transport refrigeration environments exposed to moisture and road conditions.
- Vibration-Resistant Performance – Maintains torque integrity under motion and thermal cycling, reducing downtime and service intervals.
- Fleet-Ready Reliability – Helps protect critical fastenings on reefer trailers and unit mounts for improved uptime and lower lifecycle costs.
Product Details
| Part Number | 559553 |
| Product Name | Nut-Hex-Captive M6X1 |
| Thread | M6 x 1.0 (metric) |
| Application | Captive hex nut for panel and thin-sheet fastening on Thermo King transport refrigeration assemblies |
Efficiency & Sustainability
This Thermo King captive nut supports efficient fleet operations by enabling secure, long-lasting fastenings that reduce rework and part replacement. Reliable mechanical connections contribute to consistent temperature control across Smart Reefer SR-4 and other Thermo King refrigeration platforms, helping fleets maintain CARB Evergreen and regional emissions compliance through improved unit uptime and service predictability.
Installation & Maintenance Tips
Install into the specified pre-punched panel hole using OEM installation procedures and tooling. Inspect captive fasteners during scheduled maintenance intervals and replace if thread wear or corrosion is evident. Use compatible metric hardware and torque values recommended by Thermo King service documentation to ensure secure, repeatable performance.
Real-World Applications
The Nut-Hex-Captive M6X1 559553 is ideal for securing control panels, mounting brackets, access covers, and other sheet-metal attachments on reefer trailers, refrigerated trucks, and fixed transport refrigeration installations. It supports temperature control integrity and reduces assembly time for fleets operating across harsh routes in West Texas and the Permian Basin.
Available for installation and service in Amarillo, Lubbock, Odessa, and throughout West Texas.
View all Thermo King PartsBacked by Thermo King’s engineering and supported by certified technicians at West Texas Thermo King, this component delivers lasting reliability and uptime assurance for fleet operations.
For product verification or service assistance, call (806) 376-5837.
For current warranty eligibility or OEM replacement coverage, please contact us for warranty information at https://www.trailerservicesofwesttexas.com/contact or contact the service department for confirmation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is this captive nut compatible with Thermo King refrigeration unit panels?
A: Yes. The Nut-Hex-Captive M6X1 559553 is designed to provide a captive threaded fastening point for thin metal panels used in Thermo King transport refrigeration assemblies.
Q: Can fleets in West Texas source installation and service locally?
A: Yes. West Texas Thermo King provides installation and certified service in Amarillo, Lubbock, Odessa, and surrounding regions to maintain uptime and part integrity.
Q: What maintenance is required for captive fasteners?
A: Inspect captive nuts during scheduled maintenance intervals for thread condition and corrosion; replace when wear or damage affects secure fastening.
Related Resources
Ask about fleet-wide parts programs through West Texas Thermo King.
Produced by a certified Thermo King dealership, West Texas Thermo King | a Division of PEAK Industrial. Servicing fleets across Amarillo, Lubbock, and Odessa.
Official OEM Thermo King parts catalog entry for the Nut-Hex-Captive M6X1 559553, verified by PEAK Thermo King and West Texas Thermo King Texas, Utah, Wyoming, Washington, Oregon, serving all of the USA.
Built for Performance: The Thermo King Nut-Hex-Captive M6X1 559553 provides a reliable, serviceable threaded fastening point for Thermo King refrigeration systems and transport refrigeration assemblies. Engineered to support temperature control and uptime demands across reefer trailer and refrigerated truck fleets, this captive hex nut secures components where thin sheet metal requires a permanent, vibration-resistant thread.
Key Features & Customer Benefits
- OEM-Grade Fit – Ensures accurate alignment and secure fastening for Thermo King refrigeration unit components, supporting consistent temperature control on the road.
- Captive Self-Retaining Design – Prevents loose hardware and simplifies maintenance by keeping the nut retained in the panel during assembly and service.
- M6 x 1.0 Metric Thread – Matches standard metric fasteners used across many Thermo King assemblies, enabling straightforward replacement and repair.
- Corrosion-Resistant Finish – Supports long service life in transport refrigeration environments exposed to moisture and road conditions.
- Vibration-Resistant Performance – Maintains torque integrity under motion and thermal cycling, reducing downtime and service intervals.
- Fleet-Ready Reliability – Helps protect critical fastenings on reefer trailers and unit mounts for improved uptime and lower lifecycle costs.
Product Details
| Part Number | 559553 |
| Product Name | Nut-Hex-Captive M6X1 |
| Thread | M6 x 1.0 (metric) |
| Application | Captive hex nut for panel and thin-sheet fastening on Thermo King transport refrigeration assemblies |
Efficiency & Sustainability
This Thermo King captive nut supports efficient fleet operations by enabling secure, long-lasting fastenings that reduce rework and part replacement. Reliable mechanical connections contribute to consistent temperature control across Smart Reefer SR-4 and other Thermo King refrigeration platforms, helping fleets maintain CARB Evergreen and regional emissions compliance through improved unit uptime and service predictability.
Installation & Maintenance Tips
Install into the specified pre-punched panel hole using OEM installation procedures and tooling. Inspect captive fasteners during scheduled maintenance intervals and replace if thread wear or corrosion is evident. Use compatible metric hardware and torque values recommended by Thermo King service documentation to ensure secure, repeatable performance.
Real-World Applications
The Nut-Hex-Captive M6X1 559553 is ideal for securing control panels, mounting brackets, access covers, and other sheet-metal attachments on reefer trailers, refrigerated trucks, and fixed transport refrigeration installations. It supports temperature control integrity and reduces assembly time for fleets operating across harsh routes in West Texas and the Permian Basin.
Available for installation and service in Amarillo, Lubbock, Odessa, and throughout West Texas.
View all Thermo King PartsBacked by Thermo King’s engineering and supported by certified technicians at West Texas Thermo King, this component delivers lasting reliability and uptime assurance for fleet operations.
For product verification or service assistance, call (806) 376-5837.
For current warranty eligibility or OEM replacement coverage, please contact us for warranty information at https://www.trailerservicesofwesttexas.com/contact or contact the service department for confirmation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is this captive nut compatible with Thermo King refrigeration unit panels?
A: Yes. The Nut-Hex-Captive M6X1 559553 is designed to provide a captive threaded fastening point for thin metal panels used in Thermo King transport refrigeration assemblies.
Q: Can fleets in West Texas source installation and service locally?
A: Yes. West Texas Thermo King provides installation and certified service in Amarillo, Lubbock, Odessa, and surrounding regions to maintain uptime and part integrity.
Q: What maintenance is required for captive fasteners?
A: Inspect captive nuts during scheduled maintenance intervals for thread condition and corrosion; replace when wear or damage affects secure fastening.
Related Resources
Ask about fleet-wide parts programs through West Texas Thermo King.
Produced by a certified Thermo King dealership, West Texas Thermo King | a Division of PEAK Industrial. Servicing fleets across Amarillo, Lubbock, and Odessa.