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    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.
    Stainless Steel
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    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
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    Wd.
    Ht.
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    18-8 Stainless Steel
    6-40
    		5/32"5/16"11/32"10000000000000000
     
    Low-Strength Steel
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    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.
    Thread
    Size
    Thread
    Dp.
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Zinc-Plated Steel
    6-40
    		5/32"5/16"11/32"1000000000000000
     
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