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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.

    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
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Hex Nuts. 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.
    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.
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    Zinc-Plated Steel
    M10 × 1 mm175Class 04
    		DIN 439B, ISO 4035—10090326A110000000
    M10 × 1.25 mm175Class 04
    		DIN 439B, ISO 8675—10090326A11500000
    M10 × 1.5 mm175Class 04
    		DIN 439B, ISO 4035Material Certificate
    		10090695A04100000
     
    Zinc-Yellow-Chromate-Plated Steel
    M10 × 1.25 mm175Class 04
    		DIN 439B, ISO 8675—2593737A1120000
    M10 × 1.5 mm175Class 04
    		DIN 439B, ISO 4035—5095027A11500000
     
    Steel
    M10 × 1 mm176—DIN 936—2590364A1030000
    M10 × 1.25 mm175Class 04
    		DIN 439B, ISO 8675—5090326A20900000
    M10 × 1.25 mm176—DIN 936—2590364A1020000
    M10 × 1.5 mm175Class 04
    		DIN 439B, ISO 4035—10094168A11500000
    M10 × 1.5 mm176—DIN 936—2590370A1020000
     
    Blue Dyed Steel
    M10 × 1.5 mm175Class 04
    		DIN 439B, ISO 4035—5096276A31000000
     
    Corrosion-Resistant Stainless Steel
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    18-8 Stainless Steel—The choice for wet and outdoor environments, these nuts resist rust. However, they won't hold up to the harsh chemicals that 316 stainless steel can.
    Black-Oxide 18-8 Stainless Steel—Typically chosen for their appearance, these nuts have a dark, matte coating to create a finished look. They resist rust in wet and outdoor environments, but won't hold up to the harsh chemicals that 316 stainless steel can.
    Highly Corrosion-Resistant 316 Stainless Steel—Superior to 18-8 stainless steel, these nuts won't degrade when exposed to harsh weather, salt water, and most chemicals.
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    18-8 Stainless Steel
    M10 × 1 mm175DIN 439B, ISO 4035—1091938A11000000
    M10 × 1 mm176DIN 936—1097013A11200000
    M10 × 1.25 mm175DIN 439B, ISO 8675Material Certificate
    		1091938A1150000
    M10 × 1.5 mm175DIN 439B, ISO 4035Material Certificate
    		2590710A1250000
    M10 × 1.5 mm176DIN 936—2590381A10100000
     
    Black-Oxide 18-8 Stainless Steel
    M10 × 1 mm175DIN 439B, ISO 4035—597013A1250000
    M10 × 1.25 mm175DIN 439B, ISO 8675—597013A1260000
    M10 × 1.5 mm175DIN 439B, ISO 4035—596315A1180000
     
    Highly Corrosion-Resistant 316 Stainless Steel
    M10 × 1.25 mm175DIN 439B, ISO 8675—597289A1250000
    M10 × 1.5 mm175DIN 439B, ISO 4035—2093935A34500000
    M10 × 1.5 mm176DIN 936—1097289A11200000
     
    Brass
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    Brass—Conductive and nonmagnetic, brass nuts are commonly used to secure electrical equipment, such as circuit board assemblies and mounting brackets, inside enclosures. They're also softer than most metals, so they won't damage other fastening components.
    Nickel-Plated Brass—The nickel plating offers better corrosion resistance than plain brass to stand up to solvents, salt water, and chemicals. The plating can wear off over time, so these nuts are not recommended for applications that experience a lot of friction or wear.
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    Brass
    M10 × 1.5 mm175DIN 439B, ISO 4035593187A35000000
    M10 × 1.5 mm176DIN 936597057A1100000
     
    Nickel-Plated Brass
    M10 × 1.5 mm175DIN 439B, ISO 4035593187A1230000
     

    Thin-Profile Nylon-Insert Locknuts

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Locknuts. Thin-Profile Nylon-Insert Locknuts.
    About half the height of standard-profile locknuts, these fit in spaces with low clearance. You can also use them as jam nuts by threading them against a hex nut to hold it in place. 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.
    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.
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    Zinc-Plated Steel
    M10 × 1.5 mm168.6245ISO 10511590453A11600000
     

    Shock Absorber Mounting Nuts

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    Hex Nuts

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    Hex Nuts
    M10 × 1 mm6600K7400000
     

    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.
    Material Certificate Icon
    Certificates with a traceable lot number are available for these products. Download certificates from ORDER HISTORY after your order ships.
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    Black-Oxide Steel
    M10 × 1 mm175Class 04
    		ASTM A108, DIN 439B, ISO 4035Material Certificate
    		190519A83400000
    M10 × 1.5 mm175Class 04
    		ASTM A108, DIN 439B, ISO 4035Material Certificate
    		190519A8160000
     
    Corrosion-Resistant Stainless Steel
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated, MultipleImages. Hex Nuts. Left-Hand-Thread Thin-Profile Hex Nuts.
    18-8 Stainless Steel—The choice for wet and outdoor environments, these nuts resist rust. However, they won't hold up to the harsh chemicals that 316 stainless steel can.
    Highly Corrosion-Resistant 316 Stainless Steel—Superior to 18-8 stainless steel, these nuts won't degrade when exposed to harsh weather, salt water, and most chemicals.
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    18-8 Stainless Steel
    M10 × 1 mm175DIN 439B—194450A56900000
    M10 × 1.25 mm175DIN 439—194450A1160000
    M10 × 1.5 mm175DIN 439, ISO 4035Material Certificate
    		594450A1150000
    M10 × 1.5 mm175DIN 439B—194450A5520000
     
    Highly Corrosion-Resistant 316 Stainless Steel
    M10 × 1 mm175DIN 439B, ISO 4035—193031A1340000
    M10 × 1.25 mm175DIN 439B—193031A2110000
    M10 × 1.5 mm175DIN 439B, ISO 4035Material Certificate
    		193031A1160000
     

    Low-Profile Knurled-Head Thumb Nuts

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Thumb Nuts. Low-Profile Knurled-Head Thumb Nuts.
    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Low-Profile Knurled-Head Thumb Nuts.
    Twist these thumb nuts into spaces without a lot of clearance. They have a short, slip-resistant head, so you can grip them easily and make controlled adjustments in cramped spots. You can also use them as jam nuts by threading them against another nut to hold it in place.
    Steel
    Black-Oxide Steel—A dark, matte coating creates a finished look. These nuts offer minimal corrosion resistance, so they're best for dry environments.
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    Black-Oxide Steel
    M10 × 1.5 mm2023610DIN 467192815A20500000
     

    Metric Lead Screws and Nuts

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    Found in hand-powered clamps, vises, grates, doors, and work tables, lead screws and nuts have broad, square threads that are well suited for quick assembly, high clamping forces, and lifting and lowering heavy objects. To ensure compatibility, please select components that have the same thread direction, size, and number of thread starts. Class 7e and 7H components are compatible.
    Square Nuts—Right-Hand Thread
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    Square nuts fasten and position lead screw components. Square nuts have large sides, which make them easier to grip with a wrench than hex nuts and keep them from rotating in channels and square holes.
    360 Brass—360 brass components have excellent machinability and good corrosion resistance.
    Travel Distance per Turn—Travel distance per turn, also known as screw lead, is the distance a nut moves with one revolution of the lead screw.
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    per Turn, mm
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    Each
    360 Brass
    M10 × 2 mmMetric Trapezoidal
    		201911:12Metric Trapezoidal Class 7H
    		Not RatedNot Rated94353A311000000
     

    18-8 Stainless Steel Thin-Profile Square Nuts

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Square Nuts. 18-8 Stainless Steel Thin-Profile Square Nuts.
    Two-thirds the height of typical square nuts and made of 18-8 stainless steel, these metric nuts are designed for use in low-clearance applications in humid, damp, and washdown environments. They’re often called square jam nuts because they can be jammed together to hold each other in place. They’re easily gripped with a wrench due to their flat, broad sides, which also prevent them from rotating in channels and square holes. Compared to hex nuts, a greater area is in contact with the fastened surface. And compared to steel nuts, they’re slightly less strong.
    DIN 562—These nuts meet DIN 562, an international standard that signifies their material and dimensions are compatible with other products and tools.
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    18-8 Stainless Steel
    M10 × 1.5 mm175DIN 5621097258A10600000
     

    Medium-Strength Steel Thin-Profile Square Nuts

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Square Nuts. Medium-Strength Steel Thin-Profile Square Nuts.
    Made of ISO Class 04 steel and about two-thirds the height of standard steel square nuts, these nuts are suitable for most low-clearance fastening applications. Also known as square jam nuts, they’re commonly jammed together to hold each other in place. Their flat, broad sides make them easy to grip with a wrench and keep them from rotating in channels and square holes. Compared to hex nuts, a greater area is in contact with the fastened surface.
    Zinc-Plated Steel—Zinc-plated steel square nuts resist corrosion in wet environments.
    DIN 562—These nuts meet DIN 562, an international standard that signifies their material and dimensions are compatible with other products and tools.
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    Zinc-Plated Steel—Class 04
    M10 × 1.5 mm175DIN 5622597259A106000000
     

    Flanged Knurled-Head Thumb Nuts

    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Thumb Nuts. Flanged Knurled-Head Thumb Nuts.
    The slip-resistant head is easy to grip, while the flange distributes pressure evenly across the mounting surface without the need for a separate washer. These nuts are often used to secure screws in oversized or irregularly shaped holes since the flange covers a larger area than standard nuts.
    Corrosion-Resistant Stainless Steel
    18-8 Stainless Steel—The choice for wet and outdoor environments, these nuts resist rust. However, they won't hold up to the harsh chemicals that 316 stainless steel can.
    Collar,
    mm
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    Dia.
    Ht.
    Head Dia.,
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    Ht.,
    mm
    Threading
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    18-8 Stainless Steel
    M10 × 1.5 mm20152623Fully Threaded96445A119000000
    M10 × 1.5 mm201531.823Fully Threaded96445A12100000
     

    Knurled-Head Thumb Nuts

    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Thumb Nuts. Knurled-Head Thumb Nuts.
    Get a good grip on these nuts, even with oily fingers. They have a raised, slip-resistant head, so you can tighten them by hand and make controlled adjustments. Knurled-head nuts have a smaller profile than wing nuts, so they fit in tighter spots.
    Corrosion-Resistant Stainless Steel
    18-8 Stainless Steel—The choice for wet and outdoor environments, these nuts resist rust. However, they won't hold up to the harsh chemicals that 316 stainless steel can.
    Black-Oxide 18-8 Stainless Steel—Typically chosen for their appearance, these nuts have a dark, matte coating to create a finished look. They resist rust in wet and outdoor environments, but won't hold up to the harsh chemicals that 316 stainless steel can.
    Collar,
    mm
    Thread Size
    Dia.
    Ht.
    Head Dia.,
    mm
    Ht.,
    mm
    Threading
    Specs.
    Met
    Each
    18-8 Stainless Steel
    M10 × 1.5 mm20153623Fully ThreadedDIN 46690368A35000000
     
    Black-Oxide 18-8 Stainless Steel
    M10 × 1.5 mm20153623Fully ThreadedDIN 46690368A11500000
     
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