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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.
    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.
    Pkg.
    Thread Size
    Thread
    Dp., mm
    Wd.,
    mm
    Ht.,
    mm
    Specs.
    Met
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    1-9
    10-49
    50-Up
    18-8 Stainless Steel
    M3 × 0.5 mm3.85.56DIN 15871094000A330000000000000000
    M4 × 0.7 mm5.778DIN 15872594000A035000000000000
    M5 × 0.8 mm4.5810DIN 15872594000A037000000000000
    M6 × 1 mm7.71012DIN 15872094000A038000000000000
    M8 × 1.25 mm10.71315DIN 15871094000A039000000000000
    M10 × 1.5 mm12.71718DIN 1587594000A040000000000000
    M12 × 1.75 mm15.71922DIN 1587594000A041000000000000
    M14 × 2 mm17.72225DIN 1587194000A431000000000000
    M16 × 2 mm20.62428DIN 1587194000A461000000000000
    M18 × 2.5 mm24.62732DIN 1587194000A490000000000000
    M20 × 2.5 mm25.63034DIN 1587194000A510000000000000
    M22 × 2.5 mm28.63439DIN 1587194000A101000000000000
    M24 × 3 mm30.53642DIN 1587194000A102000000000000
     
    Super-Corrosion-Resistant 316 Stainless Steel
    M3 × 0.5 mm3.85.56DIN 15872595514A101000000000000
    M4 × 0.7 mm5.578DIN 15872595514A102000000000000
    M5 × 0.8 mm4.5810DIN 15872595514A103000000000000
    M6 × 1 mm81012DIN 15872595514A1040000000000000
    M8 × 1.25 mm111315DIN 15871095514A105000000000000
    M10 × 1.5 mm131718DIN 15871095514A106000000000000000
    M12 × 1.75 mm161922DIN 1587595514A107000000000000000
    M14 × 2 mm182225DIN 1587195514A108000000000000
    M16 × 2 mm212428DIN 1587195514A109000000000000
    M20 × 2.5 mm263034DIN 1587195514A11100000000000000
    M22 × 2.5 mm293439DIN 1587195514A112000000000000000
    M24 × 3 mm313642DIN 1587195514A113000000000000000
     
    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.
    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
    M4 × 0.7 mm5.378DIN 15875091880A03500000000000000000
    M5 × 0.8 mm3.7810DIN 15875091880A03700000000000000
    M6 × 1 mm7.71012DIN 15875091880A045000000000000000
    M8 × 1.25 mm10.71315DIN 15872591880A0500000000000000
    M10 × 1.5 mm12.71718DIN 15871091880A056000000000000
    M12 × 1.75 mm15.71922DIN 15871091880A06000000000000000
     
    Chrome-Plated Steel
    M4 × 0.7 mm3.978DIN 1587591982A2000000000000000
    M5 × 0.8 mm5.6810DIN 1587591982A2250000000000000
    M6 × 1 mm5.71012DIN 1587591982A25000000000000000
    M8 × 1.25 mm8.21315DIN 1587191982A275000000000000
    M10 × 1.5 mm9.71718DIN 1587191982A300000000000000
    M12 × 1.75 mm12.21922DIN 1587191982A325000000000000
     
    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.
    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
    M6 × 1 mm5.71012ISO Class 10
    DIN 1587599164A10100000000000000000
    M8 × 1.25 mm8.21315ISO Class 10
    DIN 1587599164A102000000000000000
    M10 × 1.5 mm9.71718ISO Class 10
    DIN 1587199164A103000000000000
    M12 × 1.75 mm12.21922ISO Class 10
    DIN 1587199164A1040000000000000
     

    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
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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
    Thread
    Dp., mm
    Wd.,
    mm
    Ht.,
    mm
    Specs.
    Met
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    18-8 Stainless Steel
    M5 × 0.8 mm5.6810DIN 1587590428A110000000
    M6 × 1 mm5.71012DIN 1587590428A12000000
    M8 × 1.25 mm8.21315DIN 1587590428A13000000
    M10 × 1.5 mm9.71718DIN 1587190428A14000000
    M12 × 1.75 mm12.21922DIN 1587190428A15000000
     
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