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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.

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    Hex Nuts

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Hex Nuts. Hex Nuts.
    The most commonly used hex nuts, these are suitable for fastening most machinery and equipment.
    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.
    Highly 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.
    Specs.
    Met
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    18-8 Stainless Steel
    5/16"-24
    		1/2"17/64"—10000000000000000
    5/16"-24
    		1/2"17/64"ASTM F594500000000000000
     
    Highly Corrosion-Resistant 316 Stainless Steel
    5/16"-24
    		1/2"17/64"—500000000000000
    5/16"-24
    		1/2"17/64"ASTM F594250000000000000
     

    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.
    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.
    Highly 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.
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    18-8 Stainless Steel
    1/4"-28
    		1/2"15/64"5000000000000000
     
    Highly Corrosion-Resistant 316 Stainless Steel
    1/4"-28
    		1/2"15/64"2500000000000000
     

    Heavy-Profile Hex Nuts for High-Pressure Applications

    Image of Product. Bottom orientation. Hex Nuts. 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.
    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.
    Thread
    Size
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Fastener Strength
    Grade/Class
    Specs.
    Met
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    18-8 Stainless Steel
    1/4"-28
    		1/2"15/64"ASTM Grade 8
    		ASTM A194
    		1000000000000000
     

    Left-Hand-Thread Hex Nuts

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated, MultipleImages. Hex Nuts. Left-Hand-Thread Hex Nuts.
    These nuts tighten when turned to the left. Use them with left-hand rods and screws to prevent counterclockwise-moving parts from loosening.
    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.
    Highly 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.
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    18-8 Stainless Steel
    5/16"-24
    		1/2"17/64"1000000000000000
     
    Highly Corrosion-Resistant 316 Stainless Steel
    5/16"-24
    		1/2"17/64"100000000000000
     

    Left-Hand-Thread Thin-Profile Hex Nuts

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated, MultipleImages. Hex Nuts. Left-Hand-Thread Thin-Profile Hex Nuts.
    These nuts tighten when turned to the left. Use them with left-hand rods and screws to prevent counterclockwise-moving parts from loosening. About half the height of standard-profile nuts, these fit in spaces with low clearance. You can also use them as jam nuts by threading them against another hex nut to hold it in place.
    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.
    Highly 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.
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    18-8 Stainless Steel
    5/16"-24
    		1/2"3/16"500000000000000
     
    Highly Corrosion-Resistant 316 Stainless Steel
    5/16"-24
    		1/2"3/16"10000000000000
     

    Mil. Spec. Hex Nuts

    These nuts are manufactured and tested to strict U.S. military standards for material and construction.
    Corrosion-Resistant Stainless Steel
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Hex Nuts. Mil. Spec. 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.
    Thread
    Size
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Mil.
    Spec.
    Specs. Met
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    18-8 Stainless Steel
    5/16"-24
    		1/2"17/64"MS51972-2Fed. Spec. FF-N-836, Fed. Spec. QQ-P-35
    		500000000000000
     

    Mil. Spec. Thin-Profile Hex Nuts

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Hex Nuts. Mil. Spec. Thin-Profile Hex Nuts.
    These nuts are manufactured and tested to strict U.S. military standards for material and construction. About half the height of standard-profile nuts, they fit in spaces with low clearance. You can also use them as jam nuts by threading them against another hex nut to hold it in place.
    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.
    Thread
    Size
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Mil.
    Spec.
    Specs. Met
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    18-8 Stainless Steel
    5/16"-24
    		1/2"3/16"MS35691-15Fed. Spec. FF-N-836
    		5000000000000000
     

    Thin-Profile Hex Nuts

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Hex Nuts. Thin-Profile Hex Nuts.
    About half the height of standard-profile nuts, these fit in spaces with low clearance. You can also use them as jam nuts by threading them against another hex nut to hold it in place.
    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.
    Highly 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.
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    18-8 Stainless Steel
    5/16"-24
    		1/2"3/16"10000000000000000
     
    Highly Corrosion-Resistant 316 Stainless Steel
    5/16"-24
    		1/2"3/16"250000000000000
     
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