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

    Heavy-Profile Hex Nuts

    About 10% wider and taller than standard-profile hex nuts, these handle heavier loads by distributing them over a larger area.
    Medium-Strength Steel
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Hex Nuts. Heavy-Profile Hex Nuts.
    These Grade 5 or Class 8 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.
    Thread
    Size
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Fastener Strength
    Grade/Class
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Zinc-Plated Steel
    1/4"-20
    1/2"15/64"SAE Grade 5
    100000000000000000
    5/16"-18
    9/16"19/64"SAE Grade 5
    500000000000000
    3/8"-16
    11/16"23/64"SAE Grade 5
    5000000000000000
    1/2"-13
    7/8"31/64"SAE Grade 5
    2500000000000000
    5/8"-11
    1 1/16"39/64"SAE Grade 5
    1000000000000000
    3/4"-10
    1 1/4"47/64"SAE Grade 5
    1000000000000000
    1"-8
    1 5/8"63/64"SAE Grade 5
    10000000000000
    1 1/4"-7
    2"1 7/32"SAE Grade 5
    10000000000000
     
    Extreme-Strength Steel
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Hex Nuts. Heavy-Profile Hex Nuts.
    These nuts are about 20% stronger than high-strength steel nuts. To avoid stripped threads during installation, make sure your screw has a comparable strength rating.
    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.
    Thread
    Size
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Fastener Strength
    Grade/Class
    Specs. Met
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Zinc-Yellow-Chromate-Plated Steel
    1/4"-20
    1/2"15/64"ASTM Grade 2H
    ASME B18.2.2, ASTM A194100000000000000000
    1/4"-28
    1/2"15/64"ASTM Grade 2H
    ASME B18.2.2, ASTM A1945000000000000000
    5/16"-18
    9/16"19/64"ASTM Grade 2H
    ASME B18.2.2, ASTM A194500000000000000
    5/16"-24
    9/16"19/64"ASTM Grade 2H
    ASME B18.2.2, ASTM A194250000000000000
    3/8"-16
    11/16"23/64"ASTM Grade 2H
    ASME B18.2.2, ASTM A1945000000000000000
    3/8"-24
    11/16"23/64"ASTM Grade 2H
    ASME B18.2.2, ASTM A1942500000000000000
    1/2"-13
    7/8"31/64"ASTM Grade 2H
    ASME B18.2.2, ASTM A1942500000000000000
    1/2"-20
    7/8"31/64"ASTM Grade 2H
    ASME B18.2.2, ASTM A194100000000000000
    5/8"-11
    1 1/16"39/64"ASTM Grade 2H
    ASME B18.2.2, ASTM A1941000000000000000
    5/8"-18
    1 1/16"39/64"ASTM Grade 2H
    ASME B18.2.2, ASTM A1941000000000000000
    3/4"-10
    1 1/4"47/64"ASTM Grade 2H
    ASME B18.2.2, ASTM A1941000000000000000
    3/4"-16
    1 1/4"47/64"ASTM Grade 2H
    ASME B18.2.2, ASTM A1941000000000000000
    1"-8
    1 5/8"63/64"ASTM Grade 2H
    ASME B18.2.2, ASTM A194500000000000000
    1"-14
    1 5/8"63/64"ASTM Grade 2H
    ASME B18.2.2, ASTM A19410000000000000
     
    Low-Strength Steel
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Hex Nuts. Heavy-Profile Hex Nuts.
    Rated Grade 2, Class 6, or lower, these nuts are about half as strong as medium-strength nuts. They are suitable for light duty fastening applications, such as securing access panels. Use them with screws that have a similar strength rating to avoid stripping threads during installation.
    Zinc-Plated Steel—A step up from plain steel, the zinc plating withstands occasional exposure to moisture.
    Thread
    Size
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Specs. Met
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Zinc-Plated Steel
    1/4"-20
    1/2"15/64"ASME B18.2.210000000000000000
    5/16"-18
    9/16"19/64"ASME B18.2.21000000000000000
    3/8"-16
    11/16"23/64"ASME B18.2.210000000000000000
    7/16"-14
    3/4"27/64"ASME B18.2.25000000000000000
    1/2"-13
    7/8"31/64"ASME B18.2.25000000000000000
    9/16"-12
    15/16"35/64"ASME B18.2.22500000000000000
    5/8"-11
    1 1/16"39/64"ASME B18.2.22500000000000000
    3/4"-10
    1 1/4"47/64"ASME B18.2.21000000000000000
    7/8"-9
    1 7/16"55/64"ASME B18.2.21000000000000000
    1"-8
    1 5/8"63/64"ASME B18.2.2500000000000000
    1 1/8"-7
    1 13/16"1 7/64"ASME B18.2.2500000000000000
    1 1/8"-8
    1 13/16"1 7/64"ASME B18.2.2, SAE J995100000000000000
    1 1/4"-7
    2"1 7/32"ASME B18.2.2, SAE J99510000000000000
    1 1/2"-6
    2 3/8"1 15/32"ASME B18.2.210000000000000
    1 7/8"-8
    2 15/16"1 27/32"ASME B18.2.2, SAE J995100000000000000
    2"-4 1/2
    3 1/8"1 31/32"ASME B18.2.2100000000000000
     

    Heavy-Profile Hex Nuts for High-Pressure Applications

    Image of Product. Bottom orientation. Hex Nuts. Heavy-Profile Hex Nuts for High-Pressure Applications.
    These nuts are hardened, so they maintain their strength under high pressure and temperature. Pair them with ASTM A193 screws to fasten critical components, such as valves and flanges, in pressure tanks, boilers, and heat exchangers. About 10% wider and taller than standard-profile hex nuts, these handle heavier loads by distributing them over a larger area.
    High-Strength Steel
    Rated Grade 7 or Grade 8, these nuts are about 25% stronger than medium-strength steel nuts. 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.
    Thread
    Size
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Fastener Strength
    Grade/Class
    Specs.
    Met
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Zinc-Plated Steel
    3/8"-16
    11/16"23/64"ASTM Grade 7
    ASTM A194
    100000000000000
    1/2"-13
    7/8"31/64"ASTM Grade 7
    ASTM A194
    10000000000000
    5/8"-11
    1 1/16"39/64"ASTM Grade 7
    ASTM A194
    10000000000000
    3/4"-10
    1 1/4"47/64"ASTM Grade 7
    ASTM A194
    10000000000000
    7/8"-9
    1 7/16"55/64"ASTM Grade 7
    ASTM A194
    10000000000000
    1"-8
    1 5/8"63/64"ASTM Grade 7
    ASTM A194
    10000000000000
    1 1/8"-7
    1 13/16"1 7/64"ASTM Grade 7
    ASTM A194
    10000000000000
    1 1/8"-8
    1 13/16"1 7/64"ASTM Grade 7
    ASTM A194
    10000000000000
    1 1/4"-7
    2"1 7/32"ASTM Grade 7
    ASTM A194
    10000000000000
    1 1/4"-8
    2"1 7/32"ASTM Grade 7
    ASTM A194
    10000000000000
     

    Heavy-Profile Nylon-Insert Locknuts

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Locknuts. Heavy-Profile Nylon-Insert Locknuts.
    About 10% wider and taller than standard-profile locknuts, these handle heavier loads by distributing them over a larger area. The nylon insert grips the screw to prevent loosening from moderate vibration without damaging threads. However, the insert may become brittle if exposed to high temperatures. These locknuts are reusable a handful of times, but the holding power decreases with each use.
    High-Strength Steel
    Rated Grade 8, Grade C, or Class 10, these locknuts are about 25% stronger than medium-strength steel nuts. To avoid stripped threads during installation, make sure your screw has a comparable strength rating.
    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.
    Thread
    Size
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Fastener Strength
    Grade/Class
    Insert Max.
    Temp., ° F
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Zinc-Yellow-Chromate-Plated Steel
    1"-8
    1 5/8"1 9/32"SAE Grade 8
    220100000000000000
    1 1/4"-7
    2 1/64"1 41/64"SAE Grade 8
    220100000000000000
    1 1/2"-6
    2 25/64"1 59/64"SAE Grade 8
    220100000000000000
     
    Low-Strength Steel
    Rated Grade 2, Class 6, or lower, these locknuts are about half as strong as medium-strength steel nuts. Use them with screws that have a similar strength rating to avoid stripping threads during installation.
    Zinc-Plated Steel—A step up from plain steel, the zinc plating withstands occasional exposure to moisture.
    Thread
    Size
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Insert Max.
    Temp., ° F
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Zinc-Plated Steel
    1/4"-20
    1/2"3/8"250100000000000000000
    5/16"-18
    9/16"7/16"25010000000000000000
    3/8"-16
    11/16"35/64"2505000000000000000
    7/16"-14
    3/4"39/64"Not Rated2500000000000000
    1/2"-13
    7/8"45/64"2502500000000000000
    5/8"-11
    1 1/16"55/64"2501000000000000000
    3/4"-10
    1 1/4"1"25050000000000000
    7/8"-9
    1 7/16"1 1/8"250500000000000000
    1"-8
    1 5/8"1 17/64"25010000000000000
    1 1/4"-7
    2"1 41/64"25010000000000000
    1 1/2"-6
    2 3/8"1 59/64"250100000000000000
     

    Heavy-Profile Steel-Insert Locknuts for Extreme Vibration

    Image of Product. Bottom orientation. Locknuts. Heavy-Profile Steel-Insert Locknuts for Extreme Vibration.
    Nearly 10% wider and taller than standard steel-insert locknuts, these handle heavier loads by distributing them over a larger area. They also have the most secure hold of all the heavy-profile locknuts we offer. The tab on the insert stops the nut from rotating, even under extreme vibration. These locknuts are ideal for equipment with constant motion or jarring starts and stops, including conveyors, shakers, and compactors. In fact, they're so secure that they're even used to fasten components on roller coasters. These locknuts are also reusable, but their holding power decreases after the first use, so you should use a new nut for the strongest possible hold.
    High-Strength Steel
    Rated Grade 8, Grade C, or Class 10, these locknuts are about 25% stronger than medium-strength steel nuts. To avoid stripped threads during installation, make sure your screw has a comparable strength rating.
    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.
    Thread
    Size
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Fastener Strength
    Grade/Class
    Each
    Zinc-Yellow-Chromate-Plated Steel
    1/2"-13
    7/8"19/32"SAE Grade 8
    00000000000000
    5/8"-11
    1 1/16"47/64"SAE Grade 8
    0000000000000
    3/4"-10
    1 1/4"57/64"SAE Grade 8
    0000000000000
    1"-8
    1 5/8"1 11/64"SAE Grade 8
    00000000000000
     
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