18-8 / A2 Stainless Steel Hex Nuts

Overview:

Stainless steel hex machine nuts are a type of fastener used in machinery and other applications. They have a hexagonal shape and are made from stainless steel, providing corrosion resistance and durability. Machine nuts are typically used with bolts or screws to secure components in mechanical assemblies.

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Specifications

Dimension Table

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specifications

Product Name	Stainless Steel Hex Nuts
Material	Made from 18-8 stainless steel, these nuts have good chemical resistance and may be mildly magnetic. They are also known as A2 stainless steel.
Shape Type	Hex nut.
Standard	Nuts that meet ASME B18.2.2 or DIN 934 specifications comply with these dimensional standards.
Appliation	These nuts are suitable for fastening most machinery and equipment.

application

Stainless steel hex nuts are fasteners with a six-sided, hexagonal shape designed to be used with bolts and screws to secure two or more components together. These nuts are made from stainless steel, which provides excellent corrosion resistance, making them suitable for a wide range of applications, especially in environments where exposure to moisture, chemicals, or corrosive elements is a concern. Here are some common applications for stainless steel hex nuts:

Construction Industry:
Hex nuts are used in construction for fastening structural elements, such as beams, columns, and supports, where corrosion resistance is important.

Automotive:
Applied in automotive manufacturing and repairs for securing various components, including engine parts, exhaust systems, and chassis components.

Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing:
Utilized in the assembly of machinery and equipment, providing a secure connection between different parts.

Electrical and Electronics:
Hex nuts are used in the assembly of electrical panels, control cabinets, and other electronic equipment.

Marine Applications:
Stainless steel hex nuts are corrosion-resistant and find use in boat construction and repairs in marine environments.

Renewable Energy Projects:
Used in the construction of wind turbines, solar panel structures, and other renewable energy infrastructure.

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Stainless Steel Hex Nuts

Nominal Size	Basic Major Diameter of Thread	Width Across Flats, F			Width Across Corners				Thickness, H		Bearing Surface Runout to hread Ais, FIM
		Width Across Flats, F			Square, G		Hex, G1		Thickness, H
		Basic	Min.	Max.	Min.	Max.	Min.	Max.	Min.	Max.
0	0.060	5/32	0.150	0.156	0.206	0.221	0.171	0.180	0.043	0.050	0.005
1	0.073	5/32	0.150	0.156	0.206	0.221	0.171	0.180	0.043	0.050	0.005
2	0.086	3/16	0.180	0.188	0.247	0.265	0.205	0.217	0.057	0.066	0.006
3	0.099	3/16	0.180	0.188	0.247	0.265	0.205	0.217	0.057	0.066	0.006
4	0.112	1/4	0.241	0.250	0.331	0.354	0.275	0.289	0.087	0.098	0.009
5	0.125	5/16	0.302	0.312	0.415	0.442	0.344	0.361	0.102	0.114	0.011
6	0.138	5/16	0.302	0.312	0.415	0.442	0.344	0.361	0.102	0.114	0.011
8	0.164	11/32	0.332	0.344	0.456	0.486	0.378	0.397	0.117	0.130	0.012
10	0.190	3/8	0.362	0.375	0.497	0.530	0.413	0.433	0.117	0.130	0.013
12	0.216	7/16	0.423	0.438	0.581	0.691	0.482	0.505	0.148	0.161	0.015
1/4	0.250	7/16	0.423	0.438	0.581	0.691	0.482	0.505	0.178	0.193	0.015
5/16	0.312	9/16	0.545	0.562	0.748	0.795	0.621	0.650	0.208	0.225	0.020
3/8	0.375	5/8	0.607	0.625	0.833	0.884	0.692	0.722	0.239	0.257	0.021