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Steel Hex Panel Nuts![]() Fasten these panel nuts with a wrench for more torque while tightening than knurled panel nuts. Also known as dress nuts, they're extremely thin for use in tight spaces such as electrical panels. Zinc-plated steel nuts resist corrosion in wet environments.
| Stainless Steel Hex Panel Nuts![]() All of these stainless steel panel nuts have some chemical resistance. They can be fastened with a wrench for more torque while tightening than knurled panel nuts. Also known as dress nuts, they are extremely thin for use in tight spaces such as electrical panels. 18-8 stainless steel nuts have good chemical resistance. They may be mildly magnetic. Those with a black-oxide finish have a dark surface color. 316 stainless steel nuts have excellent chemical resistance and can be used in saltwater environments.
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Brass Hex Panel Nuts![]() These panel nuts are corrosion resistant in wet environments, electrically conductive, and nonmagnetic. They can be fastened with a wrench for more torque while tightening than knurled panel nuts. Also known as dress nuts, they're extremely thin for use in tight spaces such as electrical panels. Nickel-plated brass panel nuts have excellent resistance to chemicals and salt water.
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Knurled Panel Nuts![]() These panel nuts are knurled to provide a secure grip for tightening and loosening by hand. Also known as dress nuts, they're extremely thin for use in tight spaces such as electrical panels. They're zinc plated to resist corrosion in wet environments.
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