Description:
A Finished Hex Nut is a six sided (hexagonal) fastener with internal threads that has been drilled and tapped. It is the most common way of securing a bolt in place.
Material:
- Steel
- Stainless
- Brass
- Nylon
- Aluminum
- Silicon Bronze
- Etc
Grades:
- Grade 2, Low Carbon
- Grade 5
- Grade 8
- 304 Stainless (18-8)
- 316 stainless
- Etc
Markings:
- Grade 2 – No markings
- Grade 5 – Dots, dashes, or other markings on non consecutive corners.
- Grade 8 – Dots, dashes, or other markings on consecutive corners.
- 18-8 Stainless Steel – F593 with a letter A, B, C, or D.
Plating:
- No Plating/Plain (Plain Steel)
- Zinc (Blue , Yellow & Clear)
- Black Oxide
- Many Others
How to measure:
Thread size, Across Flats (ACF), Thickness
Application:
A Finished Hex Nut is used to secure bolts and other threaded fasteners in place.
Abbreviation / Jargon:
H/N or HN
Part Number Prefix:
- 0HN*(Steel)
- 1HN*(Stainless)
- 2HN*(Brass)
- 3HN*(Aluminum)
- 4HN*(Nylon)
Style / Types:
- Standard
- Castle
- Slotted
- Etc.