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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.

    Mil. Spec. Narrow-Profile Hex Nuts

    These nuts are manufactured and tested to strict U.S. military standards for material and construction. They are about 20% narrower to fit in tight spots where standard-profile nuts won't fit. Also known as small-pattern hex nuts.
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    Certificates with a traceable lot number are available for these products. Download certificates from ORDER HISTORY after your order ships.
    Corrosion-Resistant Stainless Steel
    Image of Product. Bottom orientation. Hex Nuts. Mil. Spec. Narrow-Profile Hex Nuts.
    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.
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    0-80
    		1/8"3/64"Fed. Spec. FF-N-836, NAS671C0Material Certificate
    		1091834A106000000
     

    Flanged Knurled-Head Thumb Nuts

    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Thumb Nuts. Flanged Knurled-Head Thumb Nuts.
    The slip-resistant head is easy to grip, while the flange distributes pressure evenly across the mounting surface without the need for a separate washer. These nuts are often used to secure screws in oversized or irregularly shaped holes since the flange covers a larger area than standard nuts.
    Corrosion-Resistant Stainless Steel
    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.
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    18-8 Stainless Steel
    0-80
    		5/32"1/8"7/32"1/4"Fully Threaded95150A10100000
     
    Brass
    Brass—With a warm, polished look, these nuts are often chosen for their appearance. Similar to 18-8 stainless steel, brass is corrosion resistant enough to stand up to wet environments. It is also softer than other metals, so it's easier to thread together.
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    Brass
    0-80
    		5/32"1/8"7/32"1/4"Fully Threaded192741A10100000
     

    Knurled-Head Thumb Nuts

    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Thumb Nuts. Knurled-Head Thumb Nuts.
    Get a good grip on these nuts, even with oily fingers. They have a raised, slip-resistant head, so you can tighten them by hand and make controlled adjustments. Knurled-head nuts have a smaller profile than wing nuts, so they fit in tighter spots.
    Corrosion-Resistant Stainless Steel
    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.
    Collar
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    Dia.
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    18-8 Stainless Steel
    0-80
    		7/32"3/16"3/8"1/4"Fully Threaded191833A10100000
     
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