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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.

    Hex Nuts

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Hex Nuts. Hex Nuts.
    The most commonly used hex nuts, these are suitable for fastening most machinery and equipment.
    Low-Strength Steel
    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.
    Steel—Best for dry environments since moisture will cause these nuts to rust.
    Thread
    Size
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Fastener Strength
    Grade/Class
    Specs. Met
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Steel
    3"-12
    		4 1/2"2 19/32"SAE Grade 2
    		ASME B18.2.210000000000000000
     

    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.
    Thread
    Size
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Fastener Strength
    Grade/Class
    Specs. Met
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Zinc-Plated Steel
    3"-12
    		4 1/2"1 21/32"SAE Grade 5
    		ASME B18.2.21000000000000000
     
    Low-Strength Steel
    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.
    Steel—Best for dry environments since moisture will cause these nuts to rust.
    Thread
    Size
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Fastener Strength
    Grade/Class
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Steel
    3"-12
    		4 1/2"1 21/32"SAE Grade 2
    		1000000000000000
     

    Thin-Heavy-Profile Nylon-Insert Locknuts

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Locknuts. Thin-Heavy-Profile Nylon-Insert Locknuts.
    About half the height of standard-profile locknuts and 10% wider, these fit in spaces with low clearance and handle heavier loads by distributing them over a larger area. 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.
    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.
    Black-Phosphate-Coated Steel—The dark coating creates both a finished appearance and a barrier against rust that's comparable to zinc yellow-chromate plating.
    Thread
    Size
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Fastener Strength
    Grade/Class
    Insert Max.
    Temp., ° F
    Each
    Black-Phosphate-Coated Steel
    3"-12
    		4 1/2"2 41/64"ASTM Grade C
    		2500000000000000000
     
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