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Nut (hardware)
A nut is a type of hardware fastener with a threaded hole. Nuts are usually hexagonal to permit tightening with a wrench but may also be square, knurled, winged or otherwise shaped. Along with a bolt, nuts are designed to capture and fasten objects together.
Nuts are graded with strength ratings compatible with their respective cap screws; for example, a PROPERTY CLASS 8.8 nut will be able to support the rated torque and clamp load of a PROPERTY CLASS 8.8 cap screw.
Types of nuts
- simple nut
- flange nut
- locking nut
- lug nut
- polymer insert
- oval lock
- castellated nut
- T-nut
- slotted nut
- weld nut
- wing nut
- knurled nut, thumb nut
- insert nut
- rivet
- staked/welded (for plastic)
- turnbuckle
- T-groove-nut
See also
- Screw
- Capscrew
- Bolted joint
- Washer
- Cage nut
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