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    Cap Nuts

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Cap Nuts. 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
    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
    M16 × 2 mm20.62428DIN 15871000000000000000000000000
     
    Highly Corrosion-Resistant 316 Stainless Steel
    M16 × 2 mm212428DIN 15871000000000000000000000
     

    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
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Cap Nuts. Sanitary Cap Nuts.
    Highly Corrosion-Resistant 316 Stainless Steel—Won't corrode from frequent washdowns and can stand up to the harshest cleaners and detergents.
    Thread
    Size
    Thread
    Dp., mm
    Wd.,
    mm
    Ht.,
    mm
    Seal
    Material
    Certification
    Food Industry Std.
    Each
    Highly Corrosion-Resistant 316 Stainless Steel
    M16 × 2 mm10.52417Buna-N
    		EHEDG Certified
    		FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.2600
    		000000000000000
     

    Nylon-Insert Cap Nuts

    Image of Product. Bottom orientation. Cap Nuts. 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
    Size
    Thread
    Dp., mm
    Wd.,
    mm
    Ht.,
    mm
    Fastener Strength
    Grade/Class
    Specs.
    Met
    Insert Max.
    Temp., ° F
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Zinc-Plated Steel
    M16 × 2 mm11.32428ISO Class 6
    		DIN 986245100000000000000
     
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