Speed Nuts | McMaster-Carr

	System of Measurement System of Measurement

Inch

Metric

	Thread Size Thread Size

	Nut Type Nut Type

	Material Material

Steel

Stainless Steel

Plastic

	Finish Finish

Black Phosphate

Zinc Plated

Cadmium Plated

Corrosion-Resistant-Coated

Black Oxide

Green Phosphate

Nickel Plated

Zinc Yellow-Chromate Plated

Zinc-Chromate Plated

	Distance from Center of Hole to Edge (A) Distance from Center of Hole to Edge (A)

	For Maximum Panel Thickness For Maximum Panel Thickness

	Clip-On Nut Profile Clip-On Nut Profile

Low

With Barrel

With Hex Nut

With Floating Hex Nut

With Enclosed Hex Nut

With Floating Square Nut

With Square Nut

	Height Height

	For OD For OD

	For Minimum Panel Thickness For Minimum Panel Thickness

	For Screw Size For Screw Size

	Width Width

	For Use With For Use With

Machine Screws

Tapping Screws

	DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement) DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement)

DFARS Specialty Metals
COTS-Exempt

DFARS Specialty Metals
Compliant

	RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances)

RoHS Compliant

	REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals) REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals)

REACH Compliant

	Thread Spacing Thread Spacing

Coarse

Fine

	Push Nut Shape Push Nut Shape

	Thread Type Thread Type

UNC

UNF

Metric

	Thread Pitch Thread Pitch

	Retaining Ring Type Retaining Ring Type

	External
	Internal

	Thread Fit Thread Fit

494 Products

About Nuts, Materials, and Finishes

No-Slip Clip-On Barrel Nuts

Also known as U-style clip on nuts, these nuts have a barrel with multiple threads for secure thread engagement.

Metric No-Slip Clip-On Barrel Nuts

These metric nuts have a barrel with multiple threads for secure thread engagement. Also known as U-style clip-on nuts.

Low-Profile No-Slip Clip-On Nuts

Use these light-duty clip-on nuts in low-clearance applications.

No-Slip Clip-On Nuts

A hex- or square-shaped barrel allows these clip-on nuts to be gripped with a wrench to hold them in place when tightening a screw. They have multiple threads for more thread engagement than low-profile clip-on nuts.

No-Slip Clip-On Enclosed Hex Nuts

The S-style design provides more strength than other no-slip clip-on nuts.

Clip-On Hex Nuts

A hex-shaped barrel allows these clip-on nuts to be gripped with a wrench to hold them in place when tightening a screw. They have multiple threads for more thread engagement than low-profile clip-on nuts.

Low-Profile Clip-On Nuts

Use these light-duty clip-on nuts in low-clearance applications.

No-Slip Clip-On Nuts for Tapping Screws

These nuts firmly clip onto the edge of panels and stay secure.

Clip-On Nuts for Tapping Screws

These nuts are often used to secure parts on electric consoles.

Metric Clip-On Nuts for Flanged Edges

Slide these nuts on the edge of a panel and position them by hand. Also known as G-style clip-on nuts.

Clip-On Nuts for Flanged Edges

Also known as G-style clip on nuts, slide these nuts on the edge of a panel and position them by hand.

Rectangular Push Nuts

Also known as flat-style speed nuts, these have large sides, so they're easy to push over threads by hand.

Rectangular Push Nuts for Tapping Screws

Round Push Nuts

With flexible teeth that slide smoothly over threads of any pitch, these push nuts can be used alone for light-duty applications or as a jam nut.

Metric Round Push Nuts

These metric push nuts can be used as a standalone for light-duty applications or as a jam nut.

Flanged Push Nuts

A flange distributes the load over a large area and reduces stress where the nut meets the material surface.

Hex Speed Nuts

Hex speed nuts can be gripped with a wrench for ease of removal.

Steel Snap-In Nuts

Snap these nuts into square holes in thin materials.

Stainless Steel Snap-In Nuts

Stainless steel snap-in nuts have excellent corrosion resistance in most environments.

Plastic Snap-In Nuts

These nylon nuts are chemical resistant, nonconductive, and lightweight.

Steel Slip-On Twist-Close Nuts

Attach these slip-on nuts at any point on a threaded rod for quick installation.

Metric Steel Slip-On Twist-Close Nuts

Attach these metric slip-on nuts at any point on a threaded rod for quick installation.

Stainless Steel Slip-On Twist-Close Nuts

Stainless steel nuts have excellent corrosion resistance in most environments.

Retaining Rings

Push-On External Retaining Rings

No groove required—press these rings onto the end of a shaft for a firm grip.

Push-On Retaining Caps

Use these caps to hold components in place and protect shaft ends.

Rectangular Push-On External Retaining Rings

Also known as flat-style speed nuts, these have a large surface to distribute loads better than standard and flanged external push rings.

Flanged Push-On External Retaining Rings

The wide flange provides better load distribution than standard external push rings and can be used to cover oversized holes. Also known as thread cutting nuts.

Push-On Internal Retaining Rings

No groove required—these rings have teeth that firmly grip the bore.

Push Nut Installation Tools

Push nuts and retaining rings over threaded fasteners and shafts. These tools have a magnetized tip so nuts don't fall off as you slide them on.