72 x 1-7/8 Aluminum Interlocking Panel Z Clip describes a 72 inch long, 1.875 inch wide aluminum Z-clip that locks two mating profiles together for panel hanging, giving installers a straight, continuous mounting edge for cabinets or wall panels. The clip is made of aluminum, so it provides a rigid, lightweight hanging rail that resists warping along its 72 inch length during layout and leveling. Its interlocking design creates a positive mechanical connection between wall and panel, which helps panels sit tight against the mounting surface once engaged. Identified by manufacturer part 5338-6MNH from Paramount Extrusions Company, this Z-clip belongs to the panel assembly fittings class, so it is intended for joining wall structures to cabinets or panels in a repeatable way on shop or jobsite installs.
The long wall clip attaches to the wall, so it establishes a fixed, straight reference line across 72 inches that defines where the panel or cabinet will hang. The short hang clip attaches to a cabinet or panel, allowing the panel side to be fully prepared and fastened before engagement with the wall component. When the hang clip is lifted onto the wall clip, the interlocking Z profiles bring the panel into position in one motion, helping installers set height and lateral placement based on the preinstalled rails. Because the profiles are defined by the 0.720 inch A by 0.175 inch B dimensions, the mated clips control how far the panel nests toward the wall, influencing reveal and shadow line along the mounted assembly.
The long wall clip attaches to the wall, so it serves as the fixed anchor for the assembly and carries the 72 inch span that distributes panel or cabinet weight across the structure. This long clip length helps bridge irregular framing areas, because the continuous aluminum rail can be fastened at multiple points along studs or backing. The short hang clip attaches to a cabinet or panel, so the panel can be set up on sawhorses or benches where fastener placement and layout are easier to control. Once the short clip is secured to the panel, the installer uses the mating geometry defined by the A x B dimensions to locate the panel onto the wall clip, allowing the two parts to engage along the full width of the assembly.
The product is described as an aluminum interlocking panel Z clip, so its profile shape is engineered so that two opposing pieces hook together in a repeatable way every time they are used. The A x B dimensions of 0.720 inch A by 0.175 inch B define the functional parts of this profile, because those measurements control how the clips overlap and how much vertical lift is needed to disengage the panel from the wall. With overall dimensions of 1.875 inch width by 72 inch length, each rail offers a broad, straight bearing surface, which helps panels sit flush and track level along the full span when the clips are engaged. EA5339-3 and EA5338-72 are intended to mate with each other, so using these matched profiles creates a known interface that behaves consistently from one installation to the next, supporting repeatable positioning and reducing adjustments between multiple panels.
The 72 inch aluminum interlocking panel Z clip is described as a panel assembly fitting, so it is intended to support cabinets or panels that are mounted to walls using a mating Z-clip system.
The long wall clip attaches to the wall and the short hang clip attaches to a cabinet or panel, so together they create an interlocking pair that hangs the panel onto the fixed wall rail.
The 1.875 inch width and 72 inch length provide a wide, continuous rail, which helps distribute load and maintain straight alignment for large cabinets or panels across the wall span.
The 0.720 inch A and 0.175 inch B dimensions define the interlocking profile, so they control how the mating Z-clips engage and how the panel seats and lifts off the wall rail.
The 5338-6MNH Z clip is made of aluminum, providing a rigid but lightweight mounting profile that is easy to handle during installation while supporting stable panel engagement.
EA5339-3 and EA5338-72 are intended to mate with each other, so EA5339-3 serves as the corresponding Z-clip profile that interlocks with this 72 inch aluminum rail in the assembly.
This 72 inch x 1.875 inch aluminum interlocking panel Z clip from Paramount Extrusions Company offers a defined A x B profile of 0.720 inch by 0.175 inch, so it provides a known interface for mating with EA5339-3 in panel assembly work. The long wall clip and short hang clip roles support a straightforward approach for mounting cabinets or panels onto walls where a continuous hanging rail is preferred. For projects that call for a panel assembly fitting with these dimensions and material, this 5338-6MNH Z clip can be selected to establish a consistent, interlocking mounting line for repeatable cabinet or panel installations.
Sold In: 1 Each
Quantity | Unit Price | Catalog | ||||
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Sold in: 1 Each |  EA5339-3 Mfr# 5339-C | 5339 3” x 1-1/2” Aluminum Interlocking Short Hang Clip | ||||
Sold in: 1 Each |  EA5339-72 Mfr# 5339-6MNH | 1-7/8” x 72” Aluminum Interlocking Long Wall Clip | ||||
Sold in: 1 Each |  EA5338-3 Mfr# 5338-C | 3” x 1-1/2” Aluminum Interlocking Panel Z Clip, Short Hang Clip |