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Corrosion Resistant

Won't rust in wet and outdoor environments

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Vibration Resistant

Grip tighter than other nuts to resist loosening due to vibration

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Cap Nuts

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.

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.

Highly 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.

								Pkg.
	Thread Size	Thread Dp., mm	Wd., mm	Ht., mm	Specs. Met	Pkg. Qty.		1-9	10-49	50-Up
18-8 Stainless Steel



		M12 × 1.75 mm	15.7	19	22	DIN 1587	5	000000000	00000	00000	00000


		Highly Corrosion-Resistant 316 Stainless Steel



				M12 × 1.75 mm	16	19	22	DIN 1587	5	000000000	00000	00000	00000

Low-Strength Steel

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.

Chrome-Plated Steel—The brightest, shiniest finish we offer, this plating has a mirror-like appearance that is often used in decorative applications. It resists salt water and chemicals better than zinc plating and is less likely to wear off.

								Pkg.
	Thread Size	Thread Dp., mm	Wd., mm	Ht., mm	Specs. Met	Pkg. Qty.		1-9	10-49	50-Up
Zinc-Plated Steel



		M12 × 1.75 mm	15.7	19	22	DIN 1587	10	000000000	000000	000000	000000


		Chrome-Plated Steel



				M12 × 1.75 mm	12.2	19	22	DIN 1587	1	000000000	0000	0000	0000

High-Strength Steel

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.

									Pkg.
	Thread Size	Thread Dp., mm	Wd., mm	Ht., mm	Fastener Strength Grade/Class	Specs. Met	Pkg. Qty.		1-9	10-49	50-Up
Zinc-Plated Steel



		M12 × 1.75 mm	12.2	19	22	Class 10	DIN 1587	1	000000000	000000	00000	00000

Plastic

Nylon 6/6—Slippery and abrasion resistant, these nuts thread on smoothly and stand up to daily wear and tear. Nylon will swell and weaken when exposed to moisture, so it's best for dry environments.

								Pkg.
	Thread Size	Wd., mm	Ht., mm	Temp. Range, ° F	Choose a Color	Pkg. Qty.		1-9	10-49	50-Up
Nylon 6/6



		M12 × 1.75 mm	19	20.5	-40 to 185	Black , Off-White	25	000000000	000000	000000	000000

Sanitary Cap Nuts

With extremely smooth sides and rounded edges, these nuts are free of crevices where bacteria can grow. Use them to cover and protect exposed threads while fastening parts together. Nuts are certified by EHEDG to meet sanitary design standards. They have a Buna-N seal on the base that keeps 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. Also known as acorn nuts, these have a domed head to create a finished look.

Stainless Steel

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Highly Corrosion-Resistant 316 Stainless Steel—Won't corrode from frequent washdowns and can stand up to the harshest cleaners and detergents.

	Thread Dp., mm	Wd., mm	Ht., mm	Seal Material	Certification	Food Industry Std.		Each
Highly Corrosion-Resistant 316 Stainless Steel



	M12 × 1.75 mm	9	18	14	Buna-N	EHEDG Certified	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.2600	000000000	000000

Cap Nuts with Threadlocker

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.

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 Dp., mm	Wd., mm	Ht., mm	Specs. Met	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
18-8 Stainless Steel



	M12 × 1.75 mm	12.2	19	22	DIN 1587	1	000000000	000000

Nylon-Insert Cap Nuts

Get the protection of a cap nut with the vibration resistance of a locknut. These nuts not only conceal protruding screw threads, they also have a nylon insert that grips the screw to prevent loosening from moderate vibration. However, the insert may become brittle if exposed to high temperatures. Nuts are reusable a handful of times, but their holding power decreases with each use.

Low-Strength Steel

Rated Grade 2, Class 6, or lower, these nuts 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.

	Thread Dp., mm	Wd., mm	Ht., mm	Fastener Strength Grade/Class	Specs. Met	Insert Max. Temp., ° F	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
Zinc-Plated Steel



	M12 × 1.75 mm	8.3	18	23	Class 6	DIN 986	245	5	000000000	00000