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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 Nut Profile

    Hex Nut Profile

    Performance

    High-Profile Hex Nuts

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Hex Nuts. High-Profile Hex Nuts.
    Slightly taller than standard-profile hex nuts, these have a larger gripping area so your wrench or socket won't slip off as you tighten them. They're often used in vehicles and machinery where fasteners can be difficult to reach.
    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.
    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
    3/8"-16
    		9/16"17/32"SAE Grade 8
    		SAE J995
    		100000000000000
    3/8"-24
    		9/16"17/32"SAE Grade 8
    		SAE J995
    		100000000000000
    7/16"-20
    		5/8"39/64"SAE Grade 8
    		SAE J995
    		2500000000000000
    1/2"-13
    		3/4"11/16"SAE Grade 8
    		SAE J995
    		10000000000000
    1/2"-20
    		3/4"11/16"SAE Grade 8
    		SAE J995
    		2500000000000000
    9/16"-18
    		7/8"49/64"SAE Grade 8
    		SAE J995
    		100000000000000
    5/8"-11
    		15/16"27/32"SAE Grade 8
    		SAE J995
    		10000000000000
    5/8"-18
    		15/16"27/32"SAE Grade 8
    		SAE J995
    		1000000000000000
    3/4"-10
    		1 1/16"1"SAE Grade 8
    		SAE J995
    		100000000000000
    3/4"-16
    		1 1/8"1"SAE Grade 8
    		SAE J995
    		1000000000000000
    7/8"-14
    		1 5/16"1 5/32"SAE Grade 8
    		SAE J995
    		500000000000000
    1"-8
    		1 1/2"1 5/16"SAE Grade 8
    		SAE J995
    		100000000000000
    1"-14
    		1 7/16"1 5/16"SAE Grade 8
    		SAE J995
    		500000000000000
    1 1/4"-12
    		1 13/16"1 5/8"SAE Grade 8
    		SAE J995
    		100000000000000
    1 1/2"-12
    		2 3/16"2"SAE Grade 8
    		SAE J995
    		100000000000000
     

    Hex Nuts

    The most commonly used hex nuts, these are suitable for fastening most machinery and equipment.
    High-Strength Steel with Material Certificate
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Hex Nuts. Hex Nuts.
    Nuts include a report with a traceable lot number and a description of their chemical and physical properties. 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
    Specs. Met
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Zinc-Yellow-Chromate-Plated Steel
    1/4"-20
    		7/16"7/32"SAE Grade 8
    		ASME B1.1, ASME B18.2.2, SAE J99510000000000000000
    5/16"-18
    		1/2"17/64"SAE Grade 8
    		ASME B1.1, ASME B18.2.2, SAE J99510000000000000000
    3/8"-16
    		9/16"21/64"SAE Grade 8
    		ASME B1.1, ASME B18.2.2, SAE J99510000000000000000
    1/2"-13
    		3/4"7/16"SAE Grade 8
    		ASME B1.1, ASME B18.2.2, SAE J9955000000000000000
    5/8"-11
    		15/16"35/64"SAE Grade 8
    		ASME B1.1, ASME B18.2.2, SAE J9952500000000000000
    3/4"-10
    		1 1/8"41/64"SAE Grade 8
    		ASME B1.1, ASME B18.2.2, SAE J9951000000000000000
    1"-8
    		1 1/2"55/64"SAE Grade 8
    		ASME B1.1, ASME B18.2.2, SAE J995500000000000000
     

    Heavy-Profile Hex Nuts

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Hex Nuts. 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.
    Low-Strength Steel
    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.
    Zinc-Plated Steel—A step up from plain steel, the zinc plating withstands occasional exposure to moisture.
    Steel—Best for dry environments since moisture will cause these nuts to rust.
    Thread
    Size
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Specs. Met
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Zinc-Plated Steel
    1 1/8"-8
    		1 13/16"1 7/64"ASME B18.2.2, SAE J9951000000000000000
    1 1/4"-7
    		2"1 7/32"ASME B18.2.2, SAE J99510000000000000
    1 7/8"-8
    		2 15/16"1 27/32"ASME B18.2.2, SAE J995100000000000000
     
    Steel
    9/16"-12
    		15/16"35/64"ASME B18.2.2, SAE J995250000000000000
     
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