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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. Black-oxide steel nuts have a dark surface color.
| 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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