Nuts are a type of fastener commonly used in conjunction with bolts to secure two or more objects together. They are essential components in various industries, construction, automotive, and household applications. Nuts come in different shapes, sizes, and materials, each designed for specific purposes.
Hex Nuts : Hex nuts are six-sided and widely used in general applications. They are compatible with hex bolts and provide a good balance of strength and ease of use.
Lock Nuts : Lock nuts have features designed to prevent self-loosening due to vibrations or torque. Some common types include nylon insert nuts, which have a nylon collar that provides resistance against loosening.
Wing Nuts : Wing nuts have two large metal "wings" that allow for manual tightening and loosening without the need for tools. They are commonly used in applications where frequent adjustments are necessary.
Acorn Nuts : Acorn nuts, also known as cap nuts, have a domed shape that covers the exposed end of a bolt. They are often used for aesthetic purposes and to provide a finished appearance.
Square Nuts : Square nuts have a square shape and are used in applications where a wrench or other tool can't easily access the nut. They are often used in furniture assembly.
Flange Nuts : Flange nuts have a wide flange at one end that acts as an integrated washer, distributing the load and providing a larger gripping surface.
T-Nuts : T-nuts are used in woodworking and metalworking applications. They have a unique T-shaped design, allowing them to be easily inserted into wood or metal for creating threaded connections.
Coupling Nuts : Coupling nuts are elongated nuts used to connect two threaded rods or studs. They are commonly used in construction and piping applications.
Rivet Nuts : Rivet nuts, also known as blind nuts, are threaded inserts that can be installed from one side of the workpiece. They are often used when a threaded connection is needed in materials like sheet metal.
Castle Nuts : Castle nuts have slots cut into one end and are often used in conjunction with a cotter pin to secure a bolt in place. They are commonly used in automotive and machinery applications.
Nuts screw onto male-threaded fasteners using matching female threads and tighten towards a mounting surface. Hex nuts have six sides and are the most common type of nut. Lock nuts resist rotation by locking into place. Cap nuts screw onto the ends of male fasteners to protect the threads from damage. Handle nuts, thumb nuts, and wing nuts are hand-driven nuts. Flange nuts resist marring the mounting surface as they are fastened into place. Coupling nuts connect two male fasteners. Cage nuts and spring nuts install into metal sheets or racks. Square nuts install into square-shaped openings, channels, or slots. Weld nuts are welded into place to provide a female-threaded mounting point. T-Nuts for wood embed into wood to provide a female-threaded mounting point.
