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    Cap Nuts
    3D CAD models available

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Cap Nuts. Cap Nuts.
    Conceal and protect protruding screw threads while fastening parts together. These nuts help prevent damage to surrounding materials and reduce injuries. Also known as acorn nuts, they have a smooth, rounded head that creates a finished look.
    Corrosion-Resistant Stainless Steel
    18-8 Stainless Steel—The choice for wet and outdoor environments, these nuts resist rust. However, they won't hold up to the harsh chemicals that 316 stainless steel can.
    Super-Corrosion-Resistant 316 Stainless Steel—Our most corrosion-resistant cap nuts, these hold up in just about any environment. They won't degrade from exposure to weather, salt water, and most chemicals.
    Thread
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    18-8 Stainless Steel
    1/2"-20
    		3/8"3/4"9/16"100000000000000
    1/2"-20
    		1/2"3/4"13/16"10000000000000
     
    Super-Corrosion-Resistant 316 Stainless Steel
    1/2"-20
    		1/2"3/4"13/16"10000000000000
     
    Low-Strength Steel
    Rated Grade 2, Class 6, or lower, these nuts are about half as strong as medium-strength steel nuts. They are suitable for light duty fastening applications, such as securing access panels. Use them with screws that have a similar strength rating to avoid stripping threads during installation.
    Zinc-Plated Steel—A step up from plain steel, the zinc plating withstands occasional exposure to moisture.
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    Zinc-Plated Steel
    1/2"-20
    		1/2"3/4"13/16"10000000000000000
     
    Plastic
    Nylon 6/6—Slippery and abrasion resistant, these nuts thread on smoothly and stand up to daily wear and tear. Nylon will swell and weaken when exposed to moisture, so it's best for dry environments.
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    Choose a Color
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    Nylon 6/6
    1/2"-20
    		3/4"13/16"-40 to 185
    Black
    ,
    Off-White
    		1000000000000000
     
    Brass
    Brass—Conductive and nonmagnetic, brass nuts are commonly used to secure electrical equipment, such as circuit board assemblies and mounting brackets, inside enclosures. They're also softer than most metals, so they won't damage other fastening components.
    Nickel-Plated Brass—In addition to creating a polished appearance, the nickel plating offers better corrosion resistance than plain brass to stand up to solvents and mild chemicals.
    Chrome-Plated Brass—The brightest, shiniest finish we offer, this plating has a mirror-like appearance that's often used in decorative applications. It has better corrosion resistance than plain brass to stand up to solvents and mild chemicals.
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    Brass
    1/2"-20
    		3/8"3/4"9/16"10000000000000000
     
    Nickel-Plated Brass
    1/2"-20
    		3/8"3/4"9/16"500000000000000
     
    Chrome-Plated Brass
    1/2"-20
    		3/8"3/4"9/16"500000000000000
     

    Distorted-Thread Cap Nuts
    3D CAD models available

    Image of Product. Bottom orientation. Cap Nuts. Distorted-Thread Cap Nuts.
    For a stronger hold than nylon-insert cap nuts, these have irregularly shaped threads that grip the screw to resist loosening. The threads prevent the nut from backing out in high-vibration applications, but they also increase the effort to install and remove. To get these nuts off, you may need special tools, such as an impact wrench or propane torch. They have a smooth, rounded head that conceals and protects protruding screw threads while creating a finished look. Nuts are not reusable.
    Corrosion-Resistant Stainless Steel
    18-8 Stainless Steel—The choice for wet and outdoor environments, these nuts resist rust. However, they won't hold up to the harsh chemicals that 316 stainless steel can.
    Thread
    Size
    Thread
    Dp.
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    18-8 Stainless Steel
    1/2"-20
    		1/2"3/4"13/16"1000000000000000
     
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