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    15 Products

    Cap Nuts
    3D CAD models available

    Conceal and protect protruding screw threads while fastening parts together. These nuts help prevent damage to surrounding materials and reduce injuries. Also known as acorn nuts, they have a smooth, rounded head that creates a finished look.
    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.
    Super-Corrosion-Resistant 316 Stainless Steel—Our most corrosion-resistant cap nuts, these hold up in just about any environment. They won't degrade from exposure to weather, salt water, and most chemicals.
    Thread
    Size
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    18-8 Stainless Steel
    3/4"-10
    1/2"1 1/16"7/8"1000000000000000
    3/4"-10
    3/4"1 1/16"1 5/32"100000000000000
     
    Super-Corrosion-Resistant 316 Stainless Steel
    3/4"-10
    3/4"1 1/16"1 5/32"100000000000000
     
    Low-Strength Steel
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    Rated Grade 2, Class 6, or lower, these nuts are about half as strong as medium-strength steel 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.
    Nickel-Plated Steel—This plating resists salt water and chemicals better than zinc plating and is less likely to wear off. It also has a bright, polished appearance.
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    Zinc-Plated Steel
    3/4"-10
    3/4"1 1/16"1 5/32"100000000000000
     
    Nickel-Plated Steel
    3/4"-10
    3/4"1 1/8"1 1/8"10000000000000
     
    Medium-Strength Steel
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    About twice as strong as low-strength steel, these Grade 5 nuts fasten 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.
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    Fastener Strength
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    Zinc-Plated Steel
    3/4"-10
    3/4"1 1/8"1 5/32"SAE Grade 5
    100000000000000
     
    High-Strength Steel
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    Rated Grade 8 or Class 10, these nuts are about 25% stronger than medium-strength steel nuts. They are commonly used to fasten components in valves, pumps, motors, and other high-stress applications. 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
    Dp.
    Wd.
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    Fastener Strength
    Grade/Class
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Zinc-Plated Steel
    3/4"-10
    3/4"1 1/8"1 5/32"SAE Grade 8
    100000000000000
     
    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—In addition to creating a polished appearance, the nickel plating offers better corrosion resistance than plain brass to stand up to solvents and mild chemicals.
    Chrome-Plated Brass—The brightest, shiniest finish we offer, this plating has a mirror-like appearance that's often used in decorative applications. It has better corrosion resistance than plain brass to stand up to solvents and mild chemicals.
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    Brass
    3/4"-10
    39/64"1 1/16"7/8"100000000000000
     
    Nickel-Plated Brass
    3/4"-10
    1/2"1 1/16"7/8"100000000000000
     
    Chrome-Plated Brass
    3/4"-10
    1/2"1 1/16"7/8"100000000000000
     

    Threadlocker Cap Nuts
    3D CAD models available

    These nuts not only conceal and protect protruding screw threads, they also resist loosening from mild vibration. They have a nylon patch bonded to their threads that grips screws for a tighter hold than standard cap nuts. They’re reusable a handful of times, but the patch’s holding power decreases with each use. Also known as acorn nuts, they have a smooth, rounded head that creates a finished look.
    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.
    Thread
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    Pkg.
    18-8 Stainless Steel
    3/4"-10
    3/4"1 1/16"1 5/32"1000000000000000
     

    Distorted-Thread Cap Nuts
    3D CAD models available

    For a stronger hold than nylon-insert cap nuts, these have irregularly shaped threads that grip the screw to resist loosening. The threads prevent the nut from backing out in high-vibration applications, but they also increase the effort to install and remove. To get these nuts off, you may need special tools, such as an impact wrench or propane torch. They have a smooth, rounded head that conceals and protects protruding screw threads while creating a finished look. Nuts are not reusable.
    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.
    Thread
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    18-8 Stainless Steel
    3/4"-10
    11/16"1 1/16"1 3/16"100000000000000
     

    High-Heavy-Profile Cap Nuts
    3D CAD models available

    20% wider and taller than standard cap nuts, these have high, flat sides so your wrench won't slip off as you tighten. They cover screws to protect the threads and to prevent damage to surrounding materials. Also known as acorn nuts, they have a smooth, rounded head to create a finished look.
    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.
    Thread
    Size
    Dp.
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Each
    18-8 Stainless Steel
    3/4"-10
    29/32"1 1/4"1 3/8"000000000000000
     
    Steel
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    Black-Oxide Steel—Typically chosen for their appearance, these nuts have a dark, matte coating. They offer minimal corrosion resistance, so they're best for dry environments.
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    Black-Oxide Steel
    3/4"-10
    29/32"1 1/4"1 3/8"000000000000000
     

    High-Profile Sanitary Cap Nuts
    3D CAD models available

    Cover and protect 4" of exposed threads in food plants and other sanitary environments with these extra-long cap nuts. They are free of crevices where bacteria can grow and have a silicone seal on the base to keep liquid, debris, and other contaminants off the threads. The seal is made with metal and chemical additives, so you can find it with a metal detector or X-ray machine if it falls into your line. Nuts have a smooth, rounded head to create a finished look.
    Corrosion-Resistant Stainless Steel
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    304 Stainless Steel—Won't corrode from frequent washdowns and can stand up to most cleaners and detergents.
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    Seal Material
    Food Industry Std.
    Each
    304 Stainless Steel
    3/4"-10
    29/32"1"4 5/32"Silicone RubberFDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.2600
    000000000000000
     
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