Nuts

A nut is an internally threaded fastener that mates with a bolt or screw to clamp parts together. Most nuts are hexagonal and tightened with a wrench.

Types of Nuts

Hex Nut

hexagon nut · finished hex nut

A hex nut is a six-sided, internally threaded fastener that mates with a bolt or threaded rod to clamp parts t…

Lock Nut

nyloc nut · nylon insert lock nut

A lock nut resists loosening from vibration using a nylon insert, deformed threads, or a second locking elemen…

Flange Nut

serrated flange nut · flanged hex nut

A flange nut is a hex nut with a built-in washer-like flange at its base that spreads the load and resists loo…

Rivet Nut

nutsert · blind rivet nut

A rivet nut (Nutsert) is an internally threaded rivet installed from one side, giving thin materials a strong,…

Wing Nut

butterfly nut · thumb nut

A wing nut has two projecting wings so it can be tightened and loosened entirely by hand — no tools needed.…

T-Nut

tee nut · blind nut

A T-nut is a nut with a pronged flange that embeds into wood or composite, providing a machine thread that rec…

Castle Nut

slotted nut · castellated nut

A castle nut is a hex nut with radial slots cut into its top, through which a cotter pin passes to positively …

Acorn Nut

cap nut · dome nut

An acorn nut is a hex nut with a closed, domed top that covers the exposed thread end, protecting it and givin…

Coupling Nut

extension nut · long nut

A coupling nut is an extra-long hex nut used to join two threaded rods or bolts end to end, or to extend a stu…

Cage Nut

rack nut · caged nut

A cage nut is a square nut held in a spring-steel cage that clips into square holes in server racks and equipm…

Keps Nut

K-lock nut · washer nut

A Keps nut is a hex nut with a free-spinning external tooth washer permanently attached, so the washer cannot …

Weld Nut

projection weld nut · spot weld nut

A weld nut is a nut with projections that are resistance-welded to sheet metal, providing a permanent, captive…

Square Nut

square machine nut

A square nut is a four-sided nut that seats flat against a surface and resists turning in a square channel or …

Speed Nut

spring steel nut · u-nut

A speed nut is a stamped spring-steel fastener that pushes over a panel edge or stud, self-retaining and ready…

Barrel Nut

cross dowel · cross dowel nut

A barrel nut is a cylindrical nut with a cross-drilled threaded hole, inserted into a pre-drilled hole to rece…

Push Nut

push on nut · hat nut

A push nut is a stamped spring-steel fastener pressed onto a plain (unthreaded) stud or shaft, gripping it wit…

Prevailing Torque Lock Nut

stover nut · distorted thread nut

A prevailing torque lock nut has deformed or pinched threads that grip the bolt, resisting loosening without a…

Knurled Thumb Nut

thumb nut · knurled nut

A knurled thumb nut has a textured, larger-diameter head that is tightened and loosened by hand, with no wrenc…

Spring Steel Nut

flat spring nut · flat type speed nut

A spring steel nut is a thin stamped nut with prongs or a thread-like grip that bites onto a screw, used on sh…