Why are hex nuts easy to turn?

Hexagonal-shaped nuts are easier to turn than other types of fasteners as they have six parallels and require less turning distance / radius. They only need one-sixth or 30-degree turns each time to reach the next flat parallel.

How do lock nuts work?

Lock nuts feature a nylon collar or insert that is thinner than the thread. The collar deforms across the mating diameter when the nylon insert lock nut is tightened, causing friction. After that, the nylon nut is sealed into place.

Do you need a washer with a nut?

Washers are important as they facilitate accurate nut installation and protect soft materials by dispersing pressure across a large surface area.

How do you install a washer and nut?

Place the bolt into the washer for effective use. The bolt and washer should then be inserted into the mounting hole. Use a wrench to spin the bolt head once it has been threaded into the hole. The bolt should be tightened until the head of the bolt touches the washer.

How do you keep a nut from loosening?

Nylon or metal insert nuts increase friction to prevent loosening. Install a spring within the nut to securely grasp the bolt threads. It is intended to travel in the opposite direction of the nut if vibration or other forces cause it to unravel.

Nut Assortments

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Steel Nut Assortments

Thread Size	Nut Type	Grade	Type	Thread Type	Largest Thread Size	Smallest Thread Size	Material	Price
1/4"-20, 1/4"-28, 3/8"-16, 3/8"-24, 5/16"-18, 5/16"-24	Hex Socket	Grade 2	Hex Assortment	-	3/8"-24	1/4"	Steel	SGD 913.20
#10-24, #10-32, 1/4"-20, 1/4"-28, 3/8"-16, 3/8"-24, 5/16"-18, 5/16"-24, 5/8"-18, 7/16"-14, 7/16"-20	Hex Lock	Grade 2	Standard Hex	-	-	-	Steel	SGD 371.86
1"-14	Hex Lock	-	Standard Hex	-	1"-14	1/4"-20	Steel	SGD 554.17
#10-24, 1/2"-13, 1/2"-20, 1/4"-20, 1/4"-28, 3/8"-16, 3/8"-24, 5/16"-18, 5/16"-24, 5/8"-11, 5/8"-18	Hex Lock	-	Standard Hex	-	5/8"-18	1/4"-20	Steel	SGD 91.32
#10-24, 1/2"-13, 1/4"-20, 1/4"-28, 3/8"-16, 5/16"-18	Hex Lock	-	Standard Hex	-	1/2"-13	1/4"-20	Steel	SGD 71.87
M3 x 0.5, M4 x 0.7, M5 x 0.8, M6 x 1, M7 x 1, M8 x 1.25, M10 x 1.25, M10 x 1.5, M12 x 1.5, M12 x 1.75, M14 x 1.5, M14 x 2, M16 x 1.5, M18 x 2.5, M20 x 2.5	Hex Lock	-	-	Metric	M20 x 2.5	M3 x 0.5	Steel	SGD 795.92
#10-24, #10-32, 1/2"-13, 1/4"-20, 3/4"-10, 3/8"-16, 5/16"-18, 5/8"-11	Hex Lock	Grade 2/5/8	-	Coarse/Fine	-	-	Steel	SGD 997.44
M10 x 1.25, M10 x 1.5, M12 x 1.5, M12 x 1.75, M14 x 1.5, M14 x 2, M16 x 1.5, M18 x 2.5, M20 x 2.5, M3 x 0.5, M4 x 0.7, M5 x 0.8, M6 x 1, M7 x 1, M8 x 1.25	Hex Lock	-	-	Metric	M20 x 2.5	M3 x 0.5	Steel	SGD 308.23
M4 x 0.7, M5 x 0.8, M6 x 10, M7 x 10, M8 x 1.25, M10 x 1.5, M12 x 1.75, M16 x 20	Hex Lock	-	-	Metric	M12 x 1.75	M5 x 0.80	Steel	SGD 748.72
#10-24, #10-32, 1/2"-13, 1/2"-20, 1/4"-20, 1/4"-28, 3/8"-16, 3/8"-24, 5/16"-18, 5/16"-24, 7/16"-14, 7/16"-20	-	-	-	-	-	-	Steel	SGD 118.43
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TITAN FASTENERS

Hex Locknut Assortment, 10-24 To 7/16 In - 20 Thread Size, SS

Thread Size	Nut Type	Material	Thread Type	Price
#10-24, #10-32, 1/2"-13, 1/2"-20, 1/4"-20, 1/4"-28, 3/4"-10, 3/4"-16, 3/8"-16, 3/8"-24, 5/16"-18, 5/16"-24, 5/8"-11, 5/8"-18, 7/16"-14, 7/16"-20	Hex Lock	Stainless Steel	Coarse/Fine	SGD 1,256.70

Description

Nut assortments are designed for easy fastening of equipment and machinery. They are compatible with screws & bolts for securing workpieces and eliminating loosening due to torque & vibrations. The nut assortment catalogue includes hex nuts, locknuts, nuts & washer assortments and nut assemblies. Raptor Supplies offers these nut assortments from brands like Grainger, Lisle, Vulcan Hart, Midwest Acorn Nut, Itw Bee Leitzke and Titan Fasteners.