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    19 Products
    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

    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.
    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.
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    18-8 Stainless Steel
    1/2"-20
    3/4"5/16"Material Certificate
    2591847A52500000
     
    Black-Oxide 18-8 Stainless Steel
    1/2"-20
    3/4"5/16"1098514A1400000
     

    Mil. Spec. Thin-Profile Hex Nuts

    These nuts are manufactured and tested to strict U.S. military standards for material and construction. About half the height of standard-profile nuts, they 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.
    Material Certificate Icon
    Certificates with a traceable lot number are available for these products. Download certificates from ORDER HISTORY after your order ships.
    Corrosion-Resistant Stainless Steel
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Hex Nuts. Mil. Spec. 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.
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    18-8 Stainless Steel
    1/2"-20
    3/4"5/16"Fed. Spec. FF-N-836, MS35691-39Material Certificate
    192101A98000000
     

    Left-Hand-Thread Thin-Profile Hex Nuts

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated, MultipleImages. Hex Nuts. 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.
    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.
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    18-8 Stainless Steel
    1/2"-20
    3/4"5/16"594450A280000000
     

    Mil. Spec. Thin-Profile Nylon-Insert Locknuts

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Locknuts. Mil. Spec. Thin-Profile Nylon-Insert Locknuts.
    These locknuts are manufactured and tested to strict U.S. military standards for material and construction. They are about half the height of standard-profile locknuts to 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.
    Material Certificate Icon
    Certificates with a traceable lot number are available for these products. Download certificates from ORDER HISTORY after your order ships.
    Corrosion-Resistant Stainless Steel
    18-8 Stainless Steel—The choice for wet and outdoor environments, these locknuts resist rust. However, they won't hold up to the harsh chemicals that 316 stainless steel can.
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    Qty.
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    18-8 Stainless Steel
    1/2"-20
    3/4"5/16"MS21083C8, NASM21083250197231A490000000
     

    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.
    Corrosion-Resistant Stainless Steel
    18-8 Stainless Steel—The choice for wet and outdoor environments, these locknuts 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.
    Thread
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    Wd.
    Ht.
    Insert Max.
    Temp., ° F
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    Qty.
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    18-8 Stainless Steel
    1/2"-20
    3/4"5/16"220590101A25500000
     
    Black-Oxide 18-8 Stainless Steel
    1/2"-20
    3/4"5/16"220590101A1260000
     

    Inch-to-Inch Female Hex Thread Adapters

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Thread Adapters. Inch-to-Inch Female Hex Thread Adapters.
    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Thread Adapters. Inch-to-Inch Female Hex Thread Adapters.
    Connect two differently sized male-threaded parts, such as threaded rods, and tighten with a standard wrench. The threads on these adapters have various sizes and spacing, so you can increase or decrease thread size or adapt from coarse to fine threading. You can also use them to change the gender of a connection from male to female. Small adapters can work as threaded standoffs, which position and separate circuit boards and other components in assemblies.
    18-8 Stainless Steel—18-8 stainless steel adapters withstand wet environments but will corrode when exposed to salt water and other chloride solutions.
    ASTM A582—Adapters that meet ASTM specifications are made from or plated with materials that adhere to specific standards for chemical and physical properties, such as hardness.
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    1-9
    10-Up
    18-8 Stainless Steel
    5/16"-18
    1/2"-20
    5/16"1/2"Unified Standard Class 2B
    Unified Standard Class 2B
    5/8"1 1/4"ASTM A58285,000Rockwell B8091072A1500000000000
    5/16"-24
    1/2"-20
    5/16"1/2"Unified Standard Class 2B
    Unified Standard Class 2B
    5/8"1 1/4"ASTM A58285,000Rockwell B8091072A15700000000
    5/16"-32
    1/2"-20
    5/16"1/2"Unified Standard Class 2B
    Unified Standard Class 2B
    5/8"1 1/4"ASTM A58285,000Rockwell B80Digital
    Material Certificate with Traceable Lot Number
    91072A1630000000000
     

    Inch-to-Inch Male Hex Thread Adapters

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Thread Adapters. Inch-to-Inch Male Hex Thread Adapters.
    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Thread Adapters. Inch-to-Inch Male Hex Thread Adapters.
    Need to join two female-threaded parts, such as coupling nuts, with dissimilar inch thread sizes? Attach them to these adapters and tighten the exterior hex nut for a secure connection. You can also use these adapters to change the gender of a mating part from female to male, increase or decrease the thread size, or convert the threads from fine to coarse (and vice versa). The smaller adapters act as threaded standoffs, positioning and separating circuit boards and other components in assemblies.
    18-8 Stainless Steel—18-8 stainless steel adapters resist corrosion caused by water. They're good for wet and damp environments but will corrode when exposed to salt water and other chloride solutions.
    ASTM A582—Adapters that meet ASTM specifications are made from or plated with materials that adhere to specific standards for chemical and physical properties, such as hardness.
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    18-8 Stainless Steel
    5/16"-18
    1/2"-20
    5/8"3/4"Unified Standard Class 2A
    Unified Standard Class 2A
    3/4"3/8"ASTM A58285,000Rockwell B8095316A709000000
    5/16"-24
    1/2"-20
    5/8"3/4"Unified Standard Class 2A
    Unified Standard Class 2A
    3/4"3/8"ASTM A58285,000Rockwell B8095316A78300000
    5/16"-32
    1/2"-20
    5/8"3/4"Unified Standard Class 2A
    Unified Standard Class 2A
    3/4"3/8"ASTM A58285,000Rockwell B80Material Certificate with Traceable Lot Number
    95316A80500000
     

    Inch-to-Inch Male-Female Hex Thread Adapters

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Thread Adapters. Inch-to-Inch Male-Female Hex Thread Adapters.
    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Thread Adapters. Inch-to-Inch Male-Female Hex Thread Adapters.
    Change thread sizes or types, such as fine to coarse threads, on parts without changing gender. These adapters can also be used as standoffs to position components in assemblies and to create space between parts. They have an external hex, so you can tighten them with a wrench.
    18-8 Stainless Steel—18-8 stainless steel adapters resist corrosion in wet environments but will corrode when exposed to salt water and chemicals. They may be mildly magnetic.
    ASTM A582—Adapters that meet ASTM specifications are made from or plated with materials that adhere to specific standards for chemical and physical properties, such as hardness.
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    18-8 Stainless Steel
    5/16"-18
    1/2"-20
    5/8"11/16"MaleFemaleUnified Standard Class 2A
    Unified Standard Class 2B
    3/4"1 1/2"ASTM A58285,000Rockwell B8092499A165000000
    5/16"-24
    1/2"-20
    5/8"11/16"MaleFemaleUnified Standard Class 2A
    Unified Standard Class 2B
    3/4"1 1/2"ASTM A58285,000Rockwell B8092499A17800000
    5/16"-32
    1/2"-20
    5/8"11/16"MaleFemaleUnified Standard Class 2A
    Unified Standard Class 2B
    3/4"1 1/2"ASTM A58285,000Rockwell B8092499A19200000
    1/2"-20
    5/16"-18
    7/8"15/32"MaleFemaleUnified Standard Class 2A
    Unified Standard Class 2B
    3/4"1 1/2"ASTM A58285,000Rockwell B8092499A23700000
    1/2"-20
    5/16"-24
    7/8"15/32"MaleFemaleUnified Standard Class 2A
    Unified Standard Class 2B
    3/4"1 1/2"ASTM A58285,000Rockwell B8092499A23800000
    1/2"-20
    5/16"-32
    7/8"15/32"MaleFemaleUnified Standard Class 2A
    Unified Standard Class 2B
    3/4"1 1/2"ASTM A58285,000Rockwell B8092499A23900000
     
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