Nut Types

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Hex
A six sided nut. Also referred to as a Finished Hex Nut
Heavy Hex
A heavier pattern version of a standard hex nut.
Nylon Insert Lock
A nut with a nylon insert to prevent backing off. Also referred to as a Nylock.
Jam
A hex nut with a reduced height.
Nylon Insert Jam Lock
A nylock nut with a reduced height.
wings
A nut with ‘wings’ for hand tightening.
Cap
A nut with a domed top over the end of the fastener.
Acorn
Acorn nuts are a high crown type of cap nut, used for appearance.
Flange
A nut with a built in washer like flange
Tee
A nut designed to be driven into wood to create a threaded hole.
Square
A four sided nut.
Prevailing Torque Lock
A non-reversible lock nut used for high temperature applications.
K-Lock or Kep
A nut with an attached free-spinning external tooth lock washer.
Coupling
Coupling nuts are long nuts used to connect pieces of threaded rod or other male fasteners.
Slotted
Slotted nuts are used in conjunction with a cotter pin on drilled shank fasteners to prevent loosening.
Castle
Castle nuts are used in conjunction with a cotter pin on drilled shank fasteners to prevent loosening.
Pin Lock
A nut that does not require an high installation torque and can be installed and removed without thread damage.

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