Hex Nuts, Stainless
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Fasteners Etc., Inc. supplies stainless-steel finished hex nuts in 18-8 or 304 and 316 that meet industry standards for ASTM F594. When choosing a stainless hex nut to accompany a threaded fastener, it’s imperative to ensure the dimension and thread pitch match. Finished hex nuts can be easily installed or removed with a wrench due to their large hexagon shape making them a great option for general applications. Visually, a stainless-steel hex nut will offer a bright, silver finish that would fail a magnetic test.
Those hex nuts made of 18-8 or 304 stainless-steel are ideal for many environmental conditions, offering corrosion resistance to moisture and some chemical components. For projects that require superior corrosion resistance, consider the higher grade of stainless steel 316 hex nuts. These hex nuts offer a longer service life resulting in a higher initial cost, but they will often show cost-savings in the long run. The 316 stainless steel hex nuts are best suited for harsh or corrosive environments such as exposure to saltwater and chemical agents. Stainless fasteners, including hex cap screws, are very common in marine and food service applications for these properties.
Those hex nuts made of 18-8 or 304 stainless-steel are ideal for many environmental conditions, offering corrosion resistance to moisture and some chemical components. For projects that require superior corrosion resistance, consider the higher grade of stainless steel 316 hex nuts. These hex nuts offer a longer service life resulting in a higher initial cost, but they will often show cost-savings in the long run. The 316 stainless steel hex nuts are best suited for harsh or corrosive environments such as exposure to saltwater and chemical agents. Stainless fasteners, including hex cap screws, are very common in marine and food service applications for these properties.