20% wider and taller than standard cap nuts, these have high, flat sides so your wrench won't slip off as you tighten. They cover screws to protect the threads and to prevent damage to surrounding materials. Also known as acorn nuts, they have a smooth, rounded head to create a finished look.

Cover and protect 4" of exposed threads in food plants and other sanitary environments with these extra-long cap nuts. They are free of crevices where bacteria can grow and have a Buna-N seal on the base to keep liquid, debris, and other contaminants off the threads. The seal is made with metal and chemical additives, so you can find it with a metal detector or X-ray machine if it falls into your line. Nuts have a smooth, rounded head to create a finished look.

These nuts not only conceal and protect protruding screw threads, they also resist loosening from mild vibration. They have a nylon patch bonded to their threads that grips screws for a tighter hold than standard cap nuts. They’re reusable a handful of times, but the patch’s holding power decreases with each use. Also known as acorn nuts, they have a smooth, rounded head that creates a finished look.

For a stronger hold than nylon-insert cap nuts, these have irregularly shaped threads that grip the screw to resist loosening. The threads prevent the nut from backing out in high-vibration applications, but they also increase the effort to install and remove. To get these nuts off, you may need special tools, such as an impact wrench or propane torch. They have a smooth, rounded head that conceals and protects protruding screw threads while creating a finished look. Nuts are not reusable.