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Low-Strength Steel Coupling Nuts

Also known as extension nuts, use these to connect and extend threaded rods. They're about half the strength of medium-strength steel coupling nuts for use in light duty fastening applications.
Zinc-plated steel coupling nuts resist corrosion in wet environments.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
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Thread Size | Lg. | Wd. | 1-9 | 10-Up | |
Zinc-Plated Steel | |||||
1 1/4"-12 | 3" | 1 5/8" | 000000000 | 000000 | 000000 |
High-Strength Steel Coupling Nuts—Grade 8

Also known as extension nuts, use these to connect and extend threaded rods. Made from Grade 8 steel, they're about 25% stronger than medium-strength steel coupling nuts. A zinc plating provides corrosion resistance in wet environments.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
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Thread Size | Lg. | Wd. | 1-9 | 10-Up | |
Zinc-Plated Steel—Grade 8 | |||||
1 1/4"-12 | 3" | 1 7/8" | 000000000 | 000000 | 000000 |
Steel High Hex Nuts


With a height that is taller than standard hex nuts, these nuts provide a larger gripping area for installation with a wrench.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Thread Size | Wd. | Ht. | Specifications Met | Pkg. Qty. | Pkg. | |
Steel—Grade 8 | ||||||
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1 1/4"-12 | 1 13/16" | 1 5/8" | SAE J995 | 1 | 000000000 | 000000 |