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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.
    Low-Strength Steel
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    Rated Grade 2, Class 6, or lower, these nuts are about half as strong as medium-strength 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.
    Steel—Best for dry environments since moisture will cause these nuts to rust.
    Thread Size
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Fastener Strength
    Grade/Class
    Specs. Met
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Steel
    2 1/4"-4 1/2
    		3 3/8"1 15/16"SAE Grade 2
    		ASME B18.2.2190490A048000000
     

    Heavy-Profile Hex Nuts

    About 10% wider and taller than standard-profile hex nuts, these handle heavier loads by distributing them over a larger area.
    Medium-Strength Steel
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    These Grade 5 or Class 8 nuts are your go-to for fastening most machinery and equipment. To avoid stripped threads during installation, make sure your screw has a comparable strength rating.
    Steel—Best for dry environments since moisture will cause these nuts to rust.
    Thread Size
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Fastener Strength
    Grade/Class
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Steel
    2 1/4"-4 1/2
    		3 1/2"2 13/64"SAE Grade 5
    		195045A048000000
     
    Extreme-Strength Steel
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    These nuts are about 20% stronger than high-strength steel nuts. To avoid stripped threads during installation, make sure your screw has a comparable strength rating.
    Steel—Best for dry environments since moisture will cause these nuts to rust.
    Thread Size
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Fastener Strength
    Grade/Class
    Specs. Met
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Steel
    2 1/4"-4 1/2
    		3 1/2"2 13/64"ASTM Grade 2H
    		ASME B18.2.2, ASTM A194190521A282000000
     

    Steel Socket Head Screws

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    Image of Product. Front orientation. Socket Head Screws. Steel Socket Head Screws, Partially Threaded.

    Fully Threaded

    Partially Threaded

    Made of alloy steel, these screws are the standard for high-strength fastening. Use them in high-load applications such as dies, presses, and heavy equipment. The deep, six-point socket keeps the hex key from slipping out and damaging the drive.
    Length is measured from under the head.
    Black-Oxide Alloy Steel—Typically chosen for their appearance, these screws have a dark, matte coating to create a finished look. They offer minimal corrosion resistance, so they're best for dry environments.
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    Black-Oxide Alloy Steel
     
    2 1/4"-4 1/2
    4"3 3/8"2 1/4"Fully ThreadedCoarse
    		170,000ASTM A574190044A2240000000
    6"3 3/8"2 1/4"Partially ThreadedCoarse
    		170,000ASTM A574190044A225000000
    8"3 3/8"2 1/4"Partially ThreadedCoarse
    		170,000ASTM A574190044A226000000
    10"3 3/8"2 1/4"Partially ThreadedCoarse
    		170,000ASTM A574190044A227000000
     
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