HEX NUTS AND ITS SPECIFICATION

v  What are Hex Nuts?

One of the most common nuts available are the Hex nuts that are used with anchors, bolts, screws, studs or any other fastener which has machine screw threads. This Nuts are widely used for industrial and commercial use. Hex, as the name suggests, is short-form off Hexagon. Hex nuts have six sides in the shape of a Hexagon. Hex Full Nuts, Finished Hex Nuts are some of the names given to Hex Nuts.

Hex Nuts are required for fastening purpose. Though, the design of a hex nuts is simple but they are created to deliver high end efficiency and Performance.

The size of hex Nuts, typically varies from ¼” to about 2 ½” and are available in different Strength Grades. The Grades are given on the basis of Strength and cost of the nuts.  Stainless steel hex nuts and bolts/screws used together are susceptible to thread galling and seizing. While it may not be completely preventable, it can be substantially reduced. A thread lubricant is the most effective method. Alternatively, stainless steel alloys having different hardnesses—like a 316 nut and a 304 bolt—have less tendency to gall.

If you need a thinner nut, choose a jam nut. For smaller sizes—diameter, width and thickness—look to machine screw nuts. For a wider and thicker nut, consider a heavy hex nut.

v  What are Nuts Made From?

Metal is the most common material used for making a nut. Other components include Metals, Aluminum, Brass that are used for making a hardware nut. Well, Aluminum Nuts are light in weight and is easy to manufacturer, whereas Brass nuts are strong, corrosion resistant and is Conductive as well.

v  How is Hex Nuts Measured?

Place the end of a measuring tape on one of the flat sides of the nut's outer perimeter. Stretch the tape measure across the nut's diameter to the flat-side directly across from the one you’re pulling from. If the nut is metric, count the number of lines on the tape measure to find the measurement.

v  Specification of a Hex Nuts

Specification
Material	Standards	Grades
Nickel Alloy	ASTM / ASME SB 160 / 164 / 425 / 166 / 446 / 574 / 472	UNS 2200 (NICKEL 200) / UNS 2201 (NICKEL 201), UNS 4400 (MONEL 400), UNS 8825 (INCONEL 825), UNS 6600 (INCONEL 600) / UNS 6601 (INCONEL 601), UNS 6625 (INCONEL 625), UNS 10276 (HASTELLOY C 276), UNS 8020 (ALLOY 20 / 20 CB 3)
Stainless Steel	ASTM / ASME A/SA 193 / 194	B 8 (304), B 8C (SS 347), B 8M (SS 316), B 8 T (SS 321), A 2, A 4
Alloy Steel	ASTM / ASME A/SA 193 / 194 GR	B 6, B 7/ B 7M, B 16, 2, 2HM, 2H, GR 6, B 7, B 7M
Duplex Steel	UNS NO. S 31803, S 32205	Range: M10 TO M100, LENGTH UPTO 5 METERS
Nonmetallic Materials:	Acrylic, Kel-F, Lexan, Polypropylene, Poly Vinyl Chloride, Teflon, Zytel 31, 101, 105
High-Temp Alloys	Discaloy, 19-9 DL, 16-25-6, A286, Titanium, Nimonic 80, Mulitmet, Haynes 25, Greek Ascalloy, Unitemp 252, Udimet 500, Rene 41, Inco 700, Inco 901, Hastelloy X, 235, Waspaloy, RA 330
Copper Base Alloys	Copper, Brasses: Yellow, Free-cut, Red, Naval, Bronze: Commercial, Phosphor, Silicon A & B, Aluminum, Silicon-Aluminum, Manganese, Ampco Alloys, Munitz Metal, Cupro-Nicles
Aluminum Alloys:	1100, 2011, 2014, 2017, 2024, 3003, 5052, 6053, 6061, 7075

v  Other Information

Hex nuts are also supplied by Caliber Fasteners with fresh and newly manufactured keeping in mind quality assurance for our customers. Remember, almost every bolt needs a nut. Use of hex nuts span through industrial and commercial use but also includes residential fastening too.

Hex nuts can be ordered in small quantities or bulk purchase from Caliber Fasteners depending on the requirements of the client. Wholesale pricing can always be obtained which makes the purchase easy and affordable. Give us a call or browse our website and we will guide you through the details regarding these or any of our fine products. Our team of experts is always present and willing to help you in making the right purchase or your further projects.

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