FASTENER GUIDE

Acorn Nuts
Acorn nuts, also known as Cap Nuts, are most commonly sold in a low crown, closed end style. They are typically used for decorative purposes or to protect projecting threads. Open-End nuts can be used with screws of any length.

Material / Finish Options:
Steel / Nickel
Steel / Black Oxide
Steel / Black Zinc
Diecast Zinc Alloy
18-8 Stainless Steel
316 Stainless Steel (Metric Only)

Castle Nuts
Castle Nuts feature a cylindrical top with slots cut into it, allowing for the insertion of a cotter pin to secure the nut in place.

Material / Finish Options:
Steel / Zinc
Grade 5 / Zinc

Heavy Hex Nuts
Heavy Hex Nuts are thicker and wider across the flats than standard nuts, and provide longer thread engagement and a larger wrenching surface.

Material / Finish Options:
Steel / Zinc
Steel / Plain
Steel / Hot Dip Galvanized
Steel / Black Oxide
Grade 5 / Zinc
18-8 Stainless Steel

Hex Jam Nuts
Hex Jam Nuts are two-thirds the size of a standard nut. They provide a lower profile when clearance area is a concern.

Material / Finish Options:
Steel / Zinc
Steel / Plain
Steel / Hot Dip Galvanized
Steel / Black Oxide
Grade 5 / Zinc
18-8 Stainless Steel

Left Hand Nuts
Left Hand Nuts are very similar to finished hex nuts, except for the left-handed threading.

Offered in Steel / Zinc.

Nylon Hex Nuts
Nylon Hex Nuts offer resistance to grease and oils, and maintain their strength when exposed to heat.

Available in natural white nylon.

Panel Nuts
Panel Nuts are commonly used in switch mounts, volume controls & electrical fixtures. They offer options in thickness and width across the flats.

Material / Finish Options:
Steel / Zinc
Die Cast Zinc Alloy

Tee Nuts
Tee Nuts, also known as T-Nuts are internally threaded barrels which accept screws or bolts to attach items to a surface when inserted into the back end.

Material / Finish Options:
Steel / Zinc
Steel / Black Zinc
18-8 Stainless Steel

Weld Nuts
Weld Nuts are designed specifically to be welded with another object. There are various types for different applications: single projection, multi projection, no projections with center hole or offset hole designs. Round and hex-base weld nuts are also available.

Material / Finish Options:
Steel / Plain
18-8 Stainless Steel
316 Stainless Steel

Rack Mounting Nuts
Rack Mounting Nuts include the 4 types linked below.

Cage Nuts
Cage Nuts allow for convenient mounting of your server rack equipment. A cage nut houses a standard nut in a cage with a spring. The cage has two wings that can be pinched to allow the cage nut to be inserted into a square hole.

Available in Steel / Zinc.
Also available with a screw and washer.

Clip Nuts
Clip Nuts are another style of rack mounting nut. Allows for convenient mounting of server rack equipment.

Available in Steel / Zinc.
Also available with a screw and washer.

Locknuts
Locknuts include the 7 types linked below.

Conduit Locknuts
Conduit Locknuts offer minimal surface area and protruding outer lobes to allow for easy turning. They are commonly used in the electrical industry.

Available in Steel / Zinc.

Flex Locknuts
Flex Locknuts feature a slotted round collar at the back end that expands as the inserted bolt threads through it, creating prevailing torque locking action. They are available in thin height and full height.

Material / Finish Options:
Steel / Cadmium
18-8 Stainless Steel

Hex Flange Locknuts
Hex Flange Locknuts are hex nuts with a wide flanged portion near one end that acts as an integrated non-spinning washer. Many sizes feature a serrated bearing surface.

Stover Locknuts
Featuring controlled distortion of its top threads, stover locknuts can withstand high temperatures and severe vibration. They are often used in automotive applications and can be paired with flanged bolts.

Material / Finish Options:
Grade B / Cadmium
Grade C / Cadmium
Grade G / Black Phosphate

Two-Way Reversible Locknuts
Two-Way Reversible Locknuts feature a round or rectangular indentation on the outer hex which slightly distort the center threads. They allow for a locking action even without full engagement of the mating screw.

Material / Finish Options:
Steel / Zinc
Steel / Black Oxide
Steel / Black Zinc
18-8 Stainless Steel

Tinnerman Parts
Fastener SuperStore offers seven styles of tinnerman parts:

Cage Nuts
Available in Steel / Zinc or Stainless Steel

Clip Nuts
Available in Steel / Zinc

Flat Type Spring Nuts
Available in Steel / Black Phos or Stainless Steel

J Type Spring Nuts
Available in Steel / Black Phos

U Type Spring Nuts
Available in Steel / Black Phos

U Type Speed Clips
Available in Steel / Zinc or Steel / Black Phos

Hat Style / Axle Cap / Push On Nuts
Available in Steel / Zinc

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