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    Hex Nuts for High-Pressure Applications

    These nuts are hardened, so they maintain their strength under high pressure and temperature. Pair them with ASTM A193 screws to fasten critical components, such as valves and flanges, in pressure tanks, boilers, and heat exchangers.
    Corrosion-Resistant Stainless Steel
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Hex Nuts. Hex Nuts for High-Pressure Applications.
    Super-Corrosion-Resistant 316 Stainless Steel—Superior to 18-8 stainless steel, these nuts won't degrade when exposed to harsh weather, salt water, and most chemicals.
    Thread
    Size
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Fastener Strength
    Grade/Class
    Specs.
    Met
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Super-Corrosion-Resistant 316 Stainless Steel
    5/16"-18
    1/2"17/64"ASTM Grade 8M
    ASTM A194
    5000000000000000
    3/8"-16
    9/16"21/64"ASTM Grade 8M
    ASTM A194
    10000000000000
    1/2"-13
    3/4"7/16"ASTM Grade 8M
    ASTM A194
    10000000000000
    5/8"-11
    15/16"35/64"ASTM Grade 8M
    ASTM A194
    10000000000000
    3/4"-10
    1 1/8"41/64"ASTM Grade 8M
    ASTM A194
    100000000000000
    1"-8
    1 1/2"55/64"ASTM Grade 8M
    ASTM A194
    100000000000000
     

    Heavy-Profile Hex Nuts for High-Pressure Applications

    These nuts are hardened, so they maintain their strength under high pressure and temperature. Pair them with ASTM A193 screws to fasten critical components, such as valves and flanges, in pressure tanks, boilers, and heat exchangers. About 10% wider and taller than standard-profile hex nuts, these handle heavier loads by distributing them over a larger area.
    High-Strength Steel
    Image of Product. Bottom orientation. Hex Nuts. Heavy-Profile Hex Nuts for High-Pressure Applications.
    Rated Grade 7 or Grade 8, these nuts 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.
    Black-Oxide Steel—Typically chosen for their appearance, these nuts have a dark, matte coating to create a finished look. They offer minimal corrosion resistance, so they're best for dry environments.
    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.
    Zinc-Plated Steel
    3/8"-16
    11/16"23/64"ASTM Grade 7
    ASTM A194
    1000000000000000000
    1/2"-13
    7/8"31/64"ASTM Grade 7
    ASTM A194
    100000000000000000
    5/8"-11
    1 1/16"39/64"ASTM Grade 7
    ASTM A194
    50000000000000000
    3/4"-10
    1 1/4"47/64"ASTM Grade 7
    ASTM A194
    50000000000000000
    7/8"-9
    1 7/16"55/64"ASTM Grade 7
    ASTM A194
    50000000000000000
    1"-8
    1 5/8"63/64"ASTM Grade 7
    ASTM A194
    25000000000000000
    1 1/8"-7
    1 13/16"1 7/64"ASTM Grade 7
    ASTM A194
    25000000000000000
    1 1/8"-8
    1 13/16"1 7/64"ASTM Grade 7
    ASTM A194
    25000000000000000
    1 1/4"-7
    2"1 7/32"ASTM Grade 7
    ASTM A194
    25000000000000000
    1 1/4"-8
    2"1 7/32"ASTM Grade 7
    ASTM A194
    25000000000000000
     
    Black-Oxide Steel
    1/2"-13
    7/8"31/64"ASTM Grade 7
    ASTM A194
    100000000000000000
    5/8"-11
    1 1/16"39/64"ASTM Grade 7
    ASTM A194
    50000000000000000
    3/4"-10
    1 1/4"47/64"ASTM Grade 7
    ASTM A194
    50000000000000000
     
    Steel
    1/4"-20
    1/2"15/64"ASTM Grade 7
    ASTM A194
    100000000000000
    3/8"-16
    11/16"23/64"ASTM Grade 7
    ASTM A194
    100000000000000
    1/2"-13
    7/8"31/64"ASTM Grade 7
    ASTM A194
    1000000000000000
    5/8"-11
    1 1/16"39/64"ASTM Grade 7
    ASTM A194
    1000000000000000
    3/4"-10
    1 1/4"47/64"ASTM Grade 7
    ASTM A194
    1000000000000000
    7/8"-9
    1 7/16"55/64"ASTM Grade 7
    ASTM A194
    50000000000000
    1"-8
    1 5/8"63/64"ASTM Grade 7
    ASTM A194
    500000000000000
    1 1/8"-7
    1 13/16"1 7/64"ASTM Grade 7
    ASTM A194
    10000000000000
    1 1/8"-8
    1 13/16"1 7/64"ASTM Grade 7
    ASTM A194
    10000000000000
    1 1/4"-7
    2"1 7/32"ASTM Grade 7
    ASTM A194
    10000000000000
    1 1/4"-8
    2"1 7/32"ASTM Grade 7
    ASTM A194
    10000000000000
     
    Corrosion-Resistant Stainless Steel
    Image of Product. Bottom orientation. Hex Nuts. Heavy-Profile Hex Nuts for High-Pressure Applications.
    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—Superior to 18-8 stainless steel, these nuts won't degrade when exposed to harsh weather, salt water, and most chemicals.
    Thread
    Size
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Fastener Strength
    Grade/Class
    Specs.
    Met
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    18-8 Stainless Steel
    1/4"-20
    1/2"15/64"ASTM Grade 8
    ASTM A194
    25000000000000000
    1/4"-28
    1/2"15/64"ASTM Grade 8
    ASTM A194
    100000000000000
    5/16"-24
    9/16"19/64"ASTM Grade 8
    ASTM A194
    100000000000000
    3/8"-24
    11/16"23/64"ASTM Grade 8
    ASTM A194
    100000000000000
    7/16"-14
    3/4"27/64"ASTM Grade 8
    ASTM A194
    100000000000000
    7/16"-20
    3/4"27/64"ASTM Grade 8
    ASTM A194
    100000000000000
    1/2"-20
    7/8"31/64"ASTM Grade 8
    ASTM A194
    100000000000000
    5/8"-18
    1 1/16"39/64"ASTM Grade 8
    ASTM A194
    100000000000000
    3/4"-16
    1 1/4"47/64"ASTM Grade 8
    ASTM A194
    100000000000000
    1"-14
    1 5/8"63/64"ASTM Grade 8
    ASTM A194
    100000000000000
    1 1/8"-7
    1 13/16"1 7/64"ASTM Grade 8
    ASTM A194
    100000000000000
    1 1/4"-7
    2"1 7/32"ASTM Grade 8
    ASTM A194
    100000000000000
     
    Super-Corrosion-Resistant 316 Stainless Steel
    1/4"-20
    1/2"1/4"ASTM Grade 8M
    ASTM A194
    500000000000000
    5/16"-18
    9/16"19/64"ASTM Grade 8M
    ASTM A194
    100000000000000
    3/8"-16
    11/16"23/64"ASTM Grade 8M
    ASTM A194
    50000000000000
    7/16"-14
    3/4"27/64"ASTM Grade 8M
    ASTM A194
    50000000000000
    1/2"-13
    7/8"31/64"ASTM Grade 8M
    ASTM A194
    50000000000000
    5/8"-11
    1 1/16"39/64"ASTM Grade 8M
    ASTM A194
    10000000000000
    3/4"-10
    1 1/4"47/64"ASTM Grade 8M
    ASTM A194
    10000000000000
    7/8"-9
    1 7/16"55/64"ASTM Grade 8M
    ASTM A194
    10000000000000
    1"-8
    1 5/8"63/64"ASTM Grade 8M
    ASTM A194
    10000000000000
    1 1/8"-7
    1 13/16"1 9/64"ASTM Grade 8M
    ASTM A194
    10000000000000
    1 1/8"-8
    1 13/16"1 9/64"ASTM Grade 8M
    ASTM A194
    10000000000000
    1 1/4"-7
    2"1 1/4"ASTM Grade 8M
    ASTM A194
    10000000000000
    1 1/4"-8
    2"1 1/4"ASTM Grade 8M
    ASTM A194
    10000000000000
    1 1/2"-6
    2 3/8"1 1/2"ASTM Grade 8M
    ASTM A194
    100000000000000
    1 1/2"-8
    2 3/8"1 1/2"ASTM Grade 8M
    ASTM A194
    100000000000000
    1 5/8"-8
    2 9/16"1 5/8"ASTM Grade 8M
    ASTM A194
    100000000000000
    1 3/4"-8
    2 3/4"1 3/4"ASTM Grade 8M
    ASTM A194
    100000000000000
    2"-8
    3 1/8"2 1/64"ASTM Grade 8M
    ASTM A194
    100000000000000
     
    Corrosion-Resistant Stainless Steel with Material Certificate
    Image of Product. Bottom orientation. Hex Nuts. Heavy-Profile Hex Nuts for High-Pressure Applications.
    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
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Fastener Strength
    Grade/Class
    Specs.
    Met
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    18-8 Stainless Steel
    5/16"-18
    9/16"19/64"ASTM Grade 8
    ASTM A194
    1000000000000000
    3/8"-16
    11/16"23/64"ASTM Grade 8
    ASTM A194
    1000000000000000
    1/2"-13
    7/8"31/64"ASTM Grade 8
    ASTM A194
    1000000000000000
    5/8"-11
    1 1/16"39/64"ASTM Grade 8
    ASTM A194
    500000000000000
    3/4"-10
    1 1/4"47/64"ASTM Grade 8
    ASTM A194
    10000000000000
    7/8"-9
    1 7/16"55/64"ASTM Grade 8
    ASTM A194
    10000000000000
    1"-8
    1 5/8"63/64"ASTM Grade 8
    ASTM A194
    100000000000000
     
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