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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

    The most commonly used hex nuts, these are suitable for fastening most machinery and equipment.
    High-Strength Steel
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Hex Nuts. Hex Nuts.
    Rated Grade 8, Grade C, 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-Yellow-Chromate-Plated Steel—With a more durable finish than clear zinc plating, these nuts are suitable for most wet and outdoor environments. However, they won't hold up to the harsh chemicals that stainless steel can.
    Zinc-Flake-Coated Steel—The most durable zinc coating, zinc flake is a multilayer finish that resists wear for long-term rust protection. Similar to zinc yellow-chromate, it won't hold up to harsh chemicals like stainless steel can.
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    Ht.
    Fastener Strength
    Grade/Class
    Specs. Met
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Zinc-Yellow-Chromate-Plated Steel
    5/8"-11
    		15/16"35/64"SAE Grade 8
    		—25000000000000000
    5/8"-11
    		15/16"35/64"SAE Grade 8
    		ASME B1.1, ASME B18.2.2, SAE J9952500000000000000
     
    Zinc-Flake-Coated Steel
    5/8"-11
    		15/16"35/64"SAE Grade 8
    		—1000000000000000
     

    Left-Hand-Thread Hex Nuts

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated, MultipleImages. Hex Nuts. Left-Hand-Thread Hex Nuts.
    These nuts tighten when turned to the left. Use them with left-hand rods and screws to prevent counterclockwise-moving parts from loosening.
    High-Strength Steel
    Rated Grade 8, Grade C, 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-Yellow-Chromate-Plated Steel—With a more durable finish than clear zinc plating, these nuts are suitable for most wet and outdoor environments. However, they won't hold up to the harsh chemicals that stainless steel can.
    Thread
    Size
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Fastener Strength
    Grade/Class
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Zinc-Yellow-Chromate-Plated Steel
    5/8"-11
    		15/16"35/64"SAE Grade 8
    		500000000000000
     

    Left-Hand-Thread Center-Lock Distorted-Thread Locknuts

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated, MultipleImages. Locknuts. Left-Hand-Thread Center-Lock Distorted-Thread Locknuts.
    Secure parts that rotate counterclockwise, such as the propeller on a mixer. Also known as reversible locknuts, these thread on from either side, so you don't have to worry about fastening them incorrectly and damaging your screw. The irregularly shaped threads in the middle grip the screw for a stronger hold than nylon-insert locknuts. Although the threads prevent the nut from backing out due to vibration, 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. Nuts are not reusable.
    High-Strength Steel
    Rated Grade 8, Grade C, or Class 10, these locknuts are about 25% stronger than medium-strength steel nuts. 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
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Fastener Strength
    Grade/Class
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Zinc-Plated Steel
    5/8"-11
    		15/16"35/64"SAE Grade 8
    		5000000000000000
     

    Center-Lock Distorted-Thread Locknuts

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Locknuts. Center-Lock Distorted-Thread Locknuts.
    Also known as reversible locknuts, these thread on from either side, so you don't have to worry about fastening them incorrectly and damaging your screw. The irregularly shaped threads in the middle grip the screw for a stronger hold than nylon-insert locknuts. Although the threads prevent the nut from backing out due to vibration, 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. Nuts are not reusable.
    High-Strength Steel
    Rated Grade 8, Grade C, or Class 10, these locknuts are about 25% stronger than medium-strength steel nuts. To avoid stripped threads during installation, make sure your screw has a comparable strength rating.
    Zinc-Yellow-Chromate-Plated Steel—With a more durable finish than clear zinc plating, these nuts are suitable for most wet and outdoor environments. However, they won't hold up to the harsh chemicals that stainless steel can.
    Zinc-Flake-Coated Steel—The most durable zinc coating, this multilayer finish resists wear for long-term rust protection. However, similar to zinc-yellow-chromate plating, it won't hold up to harsh chemicals like stainless steel can.
    Thread
    Size
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Fastener Strength
    Grade/Class
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Zinc-Yellow-Chromate-Plated Steel
    5/8"-11
    		15/16"35/64"SAE Grade 8
    		500000000000000
     
    Zinc-Flake-Coated Steel
    5/8"-11
    		15/16"35/64"SAE Grade 8
    		10000000000000
     
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