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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

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    Image of Specification. 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.
    Zinc-Plated Steel—A step up from plain steel, the zinc plating withstands occasional exposure to moisture.
    Thread Size
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    Ht.,
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    Qty.
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    Zinc-Plated Steel
    M1.6 × 0.35 mm3.21.3DIN 9345090591A109000000
     
    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.
    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.
    Highly Corrosion-Resistant Black-Oxide 316 Stainless Steel—Combines a finished appearance with the rust resistance of 316 stainless steel. Even if the coating wears off, these nuts will hold up in just about any environment, including salt water and most chemicals.
    Thread Size
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    18-8 Stainless Steel
    M1.6 × 0.35 mm3.21.3DIN 9342591828A006000000
     
    Black-Oxide 18-8 Stainless Steel
    M1.6 × 0.35 mm3.21.3DIN 934598676A1140000
     
    Highly Corrosion-Resistant 316 Stainless Steel
    M1.6 × 0.35 mm3.21.3DIN 9341094150A11500000
     
    Highly Corrosion-Resistant Black-Oxide 316 Stainless Steel
    M1.6 × 0.35 mm3.21.3DIN 934592233A1140000
     
    Brass
    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.
    Thread Size
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    mm
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    Met
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    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Brass
    M1.6 × 0.35 mm3.21.3DIN 934590690A11400000
     

    Thin-Profile Hex Nuts

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    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.
    Thread Size
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    mm
    Ht.,
    mm
    Specs. Met
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    Qty.
    Pkg.
    18-8 Stainless Steel
    M1.6 × 0.35 mm3.21DIN 439B, ISO 4035190710A14500000
     

    Flanged Knurled-Head Thumb Nuts

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    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
    Thread Size
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    Ht.
    Head Dia.,
    mm
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    18-8 Stainless Steel
    M1.6 × 0.35 mm4466Fully Threaded96445A26000000
    M1.6 × 0.35 mm4486Fully Threaded96445A2700000
     

    Miniature Splined Press-Fit Threaded Standoffs

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    Image of Attribute. Fully Threaded. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Standoffs. Miniature Splined Press-Fit Threaded Standoffs.

    Fully

    Threaded

    The smallest standoffs we offer. These press into unthreaded holes to create permanent connections without welding, tapping, or installing extra hardware. The raised splines prevent rotation, and a recessed head clinches material for a strong hold. A through hole allows installation from one side, making them ideal for compact electronics like laptops and handheld devices.
    Wear-Resistant 400 Series Stainless Steel—These standoffs can grind against metal surfaces without denting or scratching. More corrosion resistant than steel.
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    Wear-Resistant 400 Series Stainless Steel
     
    M1.6 × 0.35 mm
    22.4Fully Threaded22.4ASTM A3802592985A26000000
    32.4Fully Threaded32.4ASTM A3802592985A2700000
     

    Heat-Set Threaded Inserts for Plastic

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    Standard

    Profile

    Create a secure base for fasteners in plastic, including brittle 3D printed parts. Press these inserts into straight holes that have been drilled, printed, or molded into plastic. Then, heat them with a soldering tip to melt the surrounding material. As the plastic cools, it fuses to the sharp, diagonal ridges around the inserts, which prevents them from being twisted or pulled out. The interior is fully threaded, so you can access the threads from both sides of a through hole. Also known as Chevron and headed inserts.
    Brass—Conductive and nonmagnetic, these inserts are useful for electrical applications. They resist moisture but aren't as strong as steel inserts.
    Thread Size
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    Lg., mm
    Drill Bit
    Size
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    Standard Profile
     
    Brass
    M1.6 x 0.35 mm344 Ga.
    		2.210092120A150000000
     
    Soldering Irons
    Each
    Economy Soldering Iron, 60W7662A696000000

    Tapered Heat-Set Threaded Inserts For Plastic

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    Tapered at one end, these inserts are easier to align in a hole during installation than straight inserts. Use a drill bit to create a straight hole, then taper the top half. Once installed, heat the insert with a soldering tip to melt the surrounding plastic.
    Brass—Conductive and nonmagnetic, these inserts are useful for electrical applications. They resist moisture but aren't as strong as steel inserts.
    18-8 Stainless Steel—The choice for wet and outdoor environments, these inserts resist rust and mild chemicals. Since they’re lead-free, they can be safely recycled.
    Thread Size
    Installed
    Lg., mm
    Drill Bit
    Size, mm
    For Max.
    Hole Dia.
    For Hole
    Taper Angle
    Specs.
    Met
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    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Brass
    M1.6 x 0.35 mm2.923
    		3 mm8°ASTM B165094180A501000000
     
    18-8 Stainless Steel
    M1.6 x 0.35 mm2.9232 Ga.
    		0.118"8°ASTM A582197163A1230000
     
    Soldering Irons
    Each
    Economy Soldering Iron, 60W7662A696000000
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