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    Choose a hex nut with the right profile, material, and strength for your application.

    Thin-Profile Hex Nuts

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Hex Nuts. Thin-Profile Hex Nuts.
    About half the height of standard-profile nuts, these fit in spaces with low clearance. You can also use them as jam nuts by threading them against another hex nut to hold it in place.
    Medium-Strength Steel
    These Grade 5 or Class 04 nuts are your go-to for fastening most machinery and equipment. To avoid stripped threads during installation, make sure your screw has a comparable strength rating.
    Zinc-Plated Steel—A step up from plain steel, the zinc plating withstands occasional exposure to moisture.
    Zinc-Yellow-Chromate-Plated Steel—With a more durable finish than clear zinc plating, these nuts are suitable for most wet and outdoor environments. However, they won't hold up to the harsh chemicals that stainless steel can.
    Steel—Best for dry environments since moisture will cause these nuts to rust.
    Blue Dyed Steel—These metric-sized nuts have a distinctive blue color, so you can easily tell them apart from inch nuts.
    Thread Size
    Wd.,
    mm
    Ht.,
    mm
    Fastener Strength
    Grade/Class
    Specs. Met
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Zinc-Plated Steel
    M2 × 0.4 mm41.2Class 04DIN 439B, ISO 403510090695A02500000
    M2.5 × 0.45 mm51.6Class 04DIN 439B, ISO 403510090695A03100000
    M3 × 0.5 mm5.51.8Class 04DIN 439B, ISO 403510090695A0330000
    M3.5 × 0.6 mm62Class 04DIN 439B, ISO 403510090695A15100000
    M4 × 0.7 mm72.2Class 04DIN 439B, ISO 403510090695A0350000
    M5 × 0.5 mm82.7Class 04DIN 439B, ISO 40352590326A23100000
    M5 × 0.8 mm82.7Class 04DIN 439B, ISO 403510090695A0370000
    M6 × 0.75 mm103.2Class 04DIN 439B, ISO 40352590326A20100000
    M6 × 1 mm103.2Class 04DIN 439B, ISO 403510090695A0380000
    M7 × 1 mm113.5Class 04DIN 439B, ISO 403510090695A15200000
    M8 × 1 mm134Class 04DIN 439B, ISO 403510090326A10500000
    M8 × 1.25 mm134Class 04DIN 439B, ISO 403510090695A0400000
    M10 × 1 mm175Class 04DIN 439B, ISO 403510090326A11000000
    M10 × 1.25 mm175Class 04DIN 439B, ISO 403510090326A11500000
    M10 × 1.5 mm175Class 04DIN 439B, ISO 403510090695A04100000
    M12 × 1 mm196Class 04DIN 439B, ISO 40352590326A23200000
    M12 × 1.25 mm196Class 04DIN 439B, ISO 40355090326A12000000
    M12 × 1.5 mm196Class 04DIN 439B, ISO 40352590326A12500000
    M12 × 1.75 mm196Class 04DIN 439B, ISO 40355090695A11500000
    M14 × 1.25 mm227Class 04DIN 439B, ISO 40351090326A20200000
    M14 × 1.5 mm227Class 04DIN 439B, ISO 40352590326A13000000
    M14 × 2 mm227Class 04DIN 439B, ISO 40352590695A12000000
    M16 × 1 mm248Class 04DIN 439B, ISO 4035590326A20300000
    M16 × 1.5 mm248Class 04DIN 439B, ISO 40351090326A13500000
    M16 × 2 mm248Class 04DIN 439B, ISO 40352590695A12500000
    M18 × 1.5 mm279Class 04DIN 439B, ISO 40351090326A14000000
    M18 × 2.5 mm279Class 04DIN 439B, ISO 40351090695A15300000
    M20 × 1.5 mm3010Class 04DIN 439B, ISO 40351090326A1450000
    M20 × 2.5 mm3010Class 04DIN 439B, ISO 40351090695A13000000
    M22 × 1.5 mm3211Class 04DIN 439B, ISO 40351090326A15000000
    M22 × 2.5 mm3211Class 04DIN 439B, ISO 4035190695A1540000
    M24 × 1.5 mm3612Class 04DIN 439B, ISO 4035590326A15500000
    M24 × 2 mm3612Class 04DIN 439B, ISO 4035590326A20400000
    M24 × 3 mm3612Class 04DIN 439B, ISO 4035590695A13500000
    M27 × 2 mm4113.5Class 04DIN 439B, ISO 4035190326A20500000
    M27 × 3 mm4113.5Class 04DIN 439B, ISO 4035590695A15500000
    M30 × 2 mm4615Class 04DIN 439B, ISO 4035190326A2060000
    M30 × 3.5 mm4615Class 04DIN 439B, ISO 4035190695A1410000
    M36 × 3 mm5518Class 04DIN 439B, ISO 4035190326A20700000
    M36 × 4 mm5518Class 04DIN 439B, ISO 4035190695A14900000
    M42 × 4.5 mm6521Class 04DIN 439B, ISO 4035190695A15600000
    M48 × 5 mm7524Class 04DIN 439B, ISO 4035190695A15700000
     
    Zinc-Yellow-Chromate-Plated Steel
    M4 × 0.7 mm72.2Class 04DIN 439B, ISO 403510095027A1110000
    M5 × 0.8 mm82.7Class 04DIN 439B, ISO 403510095027A1120000
    M6 × 1 mm103.2Class 04DIN 439B, ISO 403510095027A1130000
    M8 × 1 mm134Class 04DIN 439B, ISO 40352593737A11100000
    M8 × 1.25 mm134Class 04DIN 439B, ISO 403510095027A11400000
    M10 × 1.25 mm175Class 04DIN 439B, ISO 40352593737A1120000
    M10 × 1.5 mm175Class 04DIN 439B, ISO 40355095027A11500000
    M12 × 1.5 mm196Class 04DIN 439B, ISO 40352593737A1130000
    M12 × 1.75 mm196Class 04DIN 439B, ISO 40355095027A11600000
    M14 × 1.5 mm227Class 04DIN 439B, ISO 40352593737A11400000
    M14 × 2 mm227Class 04DIN 439B, ISO 40351095027A1170000
    M16 × 1.5 mm248Class 04DIN 439B, ISO 40351093737A1150000
    M16 × 2 mm248Class 04DIN 439B, ISO 40352595027A11800000
    M18 × 1.5 mm279Class 04DIN 439B, ISO 4035593737A1160000
    M20 × 1.5 mm3010Class 04DIN 439B, ISO 40351093737A1170000
    M20 × 2.5 mm3010Class 04DIN 439B, ISO 40351095027A11900000
    M22 × 1.5 mm3211Class 04DIN 439B, ISO 4035593737A1180000
    M30 × 2 mm4615Class 04DIN 439B, ISO 4035193737A1190000
     
    Steel
    M4 × 0.7 mm72.2Class 04DIN 439B, ISO 403510094168A1110000
    M5 × 0.8 mm82.7Class 04DIN 439B, ISO 403510094168A1120000
    M6 × 1 mm103.2Class 04DIN 439B, ISO 403510094168A1130000
    M8 × 1 mm134Class 04DIN 439B, ISO 40355090326A2080000
    M8 × 1.25 mm134Class 04DIN 439B, ISO 403510094168A1140000
    M10 × 1.25 mm175Class 04DIN 439B, ISO 40355090326A20900000
    M10 × 1.5 mm175Class 04DIN 439B, ISO 403510094168A11500000
    M12 × 1.5 mm196Class 04DIN 439B, ISO 40352590326A2110000
    M12 × 1.75 mm196Class 04DIN 439B, ISO 40355094168A11600000
    M14 × 1.5 mm227Class 04DIN 439B, ISO 40355090326A21200000
    M16 × 1.5 mm248Class 04DIN 439B, ISO 40352590326A21300000
    M16 × 2 mm248Class 04DIN 439B, ISO 40352594168A1180000
    M18 × 1.5 mm279Class 04DIN 439B, ISO 40351090326A2140000
    M20 × 1.5 mm3010Class 04DIN 439B, ISO 40351090326A2150000
    M20 × 2.5 mm3010Class 04DIN 439B, ISO 40351094168A1190000
    M22 × 1.5 mm3211Class 04DIN 439B, ISO 40351090326A21600000
    M24 × 1.5 mm3612Class 04DIN 439B, ISO 4035590326A21700000
    M24 × 2 mm3612Class 04DIN 439B, ISO 4035590326A21800000
    M24 × 3 mm3612Class 04DIN 439B, ISO 4035594168A1220000
    M27 × 1.5 mm4113.5Class 04DIN 439B, ISO 4035190326A21900000
    M27 × 2 mm4113.5Class 04DIN 439B, ISO 4035190326A2210000
    M30 × 2 mm4615Class 04DIN 439B, ISO 4035190326A2220000
    M33 × 2 mm5016.5Class 04DIN 439B, ISO 4035190326A22300000
    M36 × 3 mm5518Class 04DIN 439B, ISO 4035190326A22400000
    M36 × 4 mm5518Class 04DIN 439B, ISO 4035194168A1240000
    M39 × 3 mm6019.5Class 04DIN 439B, ISO 4035190326A22500000
    M42 × 3 mm6521Class 04DIN 439B, ISO 4035190326A22600000
    M45 × 3 mm7022.5Class 04DIN 439B, ISO 4035190326A22700000
    M48 × 3 mm7524Class 04DIN 439B, ISO 4035190326A22800000
    M48 × 5 mm7524Class 04DIN 439B, ISO 4035194168A12700000
    M52 × 3 mm8026Class 04DIN 439B, ISO 4035190326A22900000
    M52 × 5 mm8026Class 04DIN 439B, ISO 4035194168A12800000
     
    Blue Dyed Steel
    M6 × 1 mm103.2Class 04DIN 439B, ISO 40355096276A1100000
    M8 × 1.25 mm134Class 04DIN 439B, ISO 40355096276A2100000
    M10 × 1.5 mm175Class 04DIN 439B, ISO 40355096276A31000000
    M12 × 1.75 mm196Class 04DIN 439B, ISO 40352596276A4100000
    M16 × 2 mm248Class 04DIN 439B, ISO 40351096276A6100000
    M20 × 2.5 mm3010Class 04DIN 439B, ISO 40351096276A81000000
    M24 × 3 mm3612Class 04DIN 439B, ISO 4035196276A9100000
     

    Left-Hand-Thread Thin-Profile Hex Nuts

    These nuts tighten when turned to the left. Use them with left-hand rods and screws to prevent counterclockwise-moving parts from loosening. About half the height of standard-profile nuts, these fit in spaces with low clearance. You can also use them as jam nuts by threading them against another hex nut to hold it in place.
    Medium-Strength Steel
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated, MultipleImages. Hex Nuts. Left-Hand-Thread Thin-Profile Hex Nuts.
    These Grade 5 or Class 04 nuts are your go-to for fastening most machinery and equipment. To avoid stripped threads during installation, make sure your screw has a comparable strength rating.
    Black-Oxide Steel—Typically chosen for their appearance, these nuts have a dark, matte coating to create a finished look. They offer minimal corrosion resistance, so they're best for dry environments.
    Thread Size
    Wd.,
    mm
    Ht.,
    mm
    Fastener Strength
    Grade/Class
    Specs. Met
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Black-Oxide Steel
    M3 × 0.5 mm5.51.8Class 04ASTM A108, DIN 439B, ISO 4035190519A81100000
    M5 × 0.5 mm82.7Class 04ASTM A108, DIN 439B, ISO 4035190519A8310000
    M5 × 0.8 mm82.7Class 04ASTM A108, DIN 439B, ISO 4035190519A8130000
    M6 × 0.75 mm103.2Class 04ASTM A108, DIN 439B, ISO 4035190519A8320000
    M8 × 1 mm134Class 04ASTM A108, DIN 439B, ISO 4035190519A8330000
    M8 × 1.25 mm134Class 04ASTM A108, DIN 439B, ISO 4035190519A8150000
    M10 × 1 mm175Class 04ASTM A108, DIN 439B, ISO 4035190519A8340000
    M10 × 1.5 mm175Class 04ASTM A108, DIN 439B, ISO 4035190519A8160000
    M12 × 1.75 mm196Class 04ASTM A108, DIN 439B, ISO 4035190519A8170000
    M14 × 1.5 mm227Class 04ASTM A108, DIN 439B, ISO 4035190519A8360000
    M16 × 1.5 mm248Class 04ASTM A108, DIN 439B, ISO 4035190519A8370000
    M16 × 2 mm248Class 04ASTM A108, DIN 439B, ISO 4035190519A8190000
    M18 × 1.5 mm279Class 04ASTM A108, DIN 439B, ISO 4035190519A8380000
    M18 × 2.5 mm279Class 04ASTM A108, DIN 439B, ISO 4035190519A8210000
    M20 × 1.5 mm3010Class 04ASTM A108, DIN 439B, ISO 4035190519A83900000
    M20 × 2.5 mm3010Class 04ASTM A108, DIN 439B, ISO 4035190519A82200000
    M22 × 1.5 mm3211Class 04ASTM A108, DIN 439B, ISO 4035190519A84100000
    M22 × 2.5 mm3211Class 04ASTM A108, DIN 439B, ISO 4035190519A82300000
    M24 × 1.5 mm3612Class 04ASTM A108, DIN 439B, ISO 4035190519A84200000
    M27 × 1.5 mm4113.5Class 04ASTM A108, DIN 439B, ISO 4035190519A84400000
    M27 × 2 mm4113.5Class 04ASTM A108, DIN 439B, ISO 4035190519A84300000
    M30 × 1.5 mm4615Class 04ASTM A108, DIN 439B, ISO 4035190519A84600000
    M30 × 2 mm4615Class 04ASTM A108, DIN 439B, ISO 4035190519A84500000
    M30 × 3.5 mm4615Class 04ASTM A108, DIN 439B, ISO 4035190519A82600000
    M33 × 3.5 mm5016.5Class 04ASTM A108, DIN 439B, ISO 4035190519A82700000
     
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