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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.
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    18-8 Stainless Steel
    M4 × 0.7 mm5.778DIN 1587Material Certificate
    		2594000A03500000
     
    Highly Corrosion-Resistant 316 Stainless Steel
    M4 × 0.7 mm5.578DIN 1587—2595514A1020000
     
    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.
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    Zinc-Plated Steel
    M4 × 0.7 mm5.378DIN 15875091880A035000000
     
    Chrome-Plated Steel
    M4 × 0.7 mm3.978DIN 1587591982A20000000
     
    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.
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    Nylon 6/6
    M4 × 0.7 mm78-40 to 185Black, Off-White10090527A505000000
     
    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.
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    Brass
    M4 × 0.7 mm5.578592716A11400000
     

    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
    Image of Product. Bottom orientation. Cap Nuts. Nylon-Insert Cap Nuts.
    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.
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    Zinc-Plated Steel
    M4 × 0.7 mm2.379.6Class 6
    		DIN 9862455090582A111000000
     
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