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Nuts

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What are nuts used for?
Nuts are famously used alongside fasteners fixings and bolts to securely attach items into place. We stock a large selection of Nuts suitable for multiple applications.

Types of nuts in our range:
Included in our range are the ever popular hex nuts, lock and flange nuts, dome nuts and many more. Due to the breadth of uses, our range features stainless steel, nylon and metal nuts in various shapes and sizes. Dependant on your application, we guarantee to have the solution you require.

Head over to our Knowledge Centre for guides and tips about the different types of nuts and bolts and lots of other handy information to support your applications.

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Integral Seal Bolts

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Sealing bolts are a type of fastener designed with an o-ring to provide secure bi-directional protection against contaminates such as gases and fluids in various applications, minimising the risk of damage to sensitive equipment. They prevent the entry of water, dust, or other contaminants, ensuring a secure, reliable connection.

Sealing bolts are used in threaded and non-threaded holes in applications such as cabinets or used in the automotive and electric industries.

Integral Seal Bolts are used in threaded and non-threaded holes in applications such as pipes, valves or pumps.

This range of sealing bolts with a hexagonal head, incorporates an O-ring which is compressed, squeezed into a precision groove machined under the head of the bolt, and the mating surface to complete the seal. They are manufactured from stainless steel, which provides good corrosion resistance and is slightly magnetic.

  • Material: Stainless Steel
  • AISI 303, 1.4305 or AISI 316, 1.440
  • Tensile strength: 550 N/mm² or 480N/mm²

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Button Thread Nuts - Kwik Nut

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Button Thread Nuts - Kwik Nut are used to press fit over a threaded stud. To install, push down the length of the threaded fastener to desired location and lock with a 180 turn

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Cage Nuts

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Cage Nuts can be applied to square holes, and are commonly found on mounting rails of equipment racks. They offer ideal protection for equipment from stripped threads, and provide handy mounting of server rack equipment.

The combination of a square hole and cage nut is used within rack systems, as this allows for a choice of nut and bolt sizes to be used. If threads are damaged, the metal nut can be easily repleased, as the sheet metal is too thin to tap or thread.

Our Cage Nut range comprises of Steel Cage Nuts that are natural in appearance. A great tool-free option available in M5, M6 and M8 thread sizes.

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Cam Lock Nuts

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Cam Lock Nuts are a commonly used connecting element, which is used most often in furniture assemblies. The main function of the Cam Lock is to create a secure joint between two connecting pieces of furniture, that is stable. They are used in combination with a screw and place in a wooden panel or laminated board, for example.

Our Cam Lock Nut range is made from Zinc Alloy in a choice of finishes, including; Nickel Plating, Zamak, Collinox Light Plating, as well as unfinished options. The nut features a crossed driver types.

These nuts can be inserted into pre-drilled holes and tapped into place with a hammer. They are self-locking to prevent rotation during hand or automatic assembly.

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Cross Dowel Barrel Nuts

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A Cross Dowel Nut, also known as a Barrel Nut, is a specialist nut that is commonly used in aerospace and ready-to-assemble furniture applications.

Cross Dowel Nuts and Bolts are used to bolt thin sheet metal parts to bigger components that are often billet or forged. Barrel Nuts are designed for use with Joint Connector Bolts, where a right angle connection is needed.

Our M6 Cross Dowels are supplied in a Zinc Alloy material for a cost-effective solution, whereas the Cross Dowel M8 Nuts are supplied in Steel, for additional strength. The M8 Barrel Nuts are therefore ideal where heavier applications are required - typically on boards of 22mm thickness upwards.

  • Cross Dowel Barrel Nut Sizes: M6 and M8.

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Dome Nuts - Metal

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Cap Nuts are ideal for covering and protecting a bolt or screw that sits proud of your application

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Dome Nuts - Nylon

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Dome Nuts, also known as Cap Nuts and Acorn Nuts, is a type of nut that has a domed end on one side. As such, a Dome Nut is ideal for covering and protecting a bolt or screw in a wide range of applications.

Made from Nylon 6/6, these Nylon Acorn Nuts not only protect the bold threads under the nut, but also provide a tidy appearance. A Cap Nut may also improve safey on some joints and applications. When an assembly needs a smooth finsih, or you wish to hide or disguise the fasteners and exposed threads of an application, Plastic Dome Nuts are the ideal solution.

  • Nut Shape: Hexagonal
  • Colours: Black and Natural
  • DIN 1587

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Flange Hex Nut - Plastic

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Flange Nut is a hex nut with a flange on the base, acting as an integrated washer. This spreads the load and prevents damage to the part, while also reducing the risk of the nut loosening in application. Customers regularly buy flange hex nuts with our External Toothed Lock Washers.

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Furniture Mount T-Nuts

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T-Nuts are ideal for use with Adjustable Feet, Tilt Glides, Castors and Locking Bolts and other furniture mount applications. The are self-locking to prevent rotation during hand or automated assembly.

These nuts are easy to assemble, simply insert into a pre-drilled hole and tap into place with a hammer.

Available in a choice of thread sizes to suit your application.

  • Material: Steel
  • Colour: Natural

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Grommet Nuts

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Grommet Nuts are used for a secure threaded connection between two panels and are often purchased alongside our U-Nut Grommets

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Integral Seal Domed Nuts

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Integral Seal Nuts are a type of fastener with an integrated sealing feature, combining the functionality of a nut and a sealing component into a single unit. These nuts provide reliable protection while simplifying the assembly process and eliminating the need for additional sealing components. They prevent the entry of water, dust, or other contaminants providing bi-directional sealing.

This range of Integral Seal Domed nuts incorporates an O-ring which is compressed and squeezed between the nut and mating component. They are suitable for temperatures from -100C to +260C and are reusable.

Integral Seal Nuts are used in applications such as cabinets or used in the automotive, machinery and electric industries.

  • Material: Stainless Steel
  • AISI 303, 1.4305
  • Tensile strength: 550 N/mm²

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Integral Seal Hex Nuts

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Integral Seal Nuts are a type of fastener with an integrated sealing feature, combining the functionality of a nut and a sealing component into a single unit. These nuts provide reliable protection while simplifying the assembly process and eliminating the need for additional sealing components. They prevent the entry of water, dust, or other contaminants providing bi-directional sealing.

This range of Integral Seal hexagonal nuts incorporates an O-ring which is compressed and squeezed between the nut and mating component. They are suitable for temperatures from -100C to +260C and are reusable.

Integral Seal Nuts are used in applications such as cabinets or used in the automotive, machinery and electric industries.

  • Material: Stainless Steel
  • AISI 303, 1.4305 or AISI 316, 1.440
  • Tensile strength: 550 N/mm² or 480N/mm²

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Joint Connector Nuts

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Joint Connector Nuts, are a joint connector made from zinc plated steel that offers supreme protection against oxidation. The steel connector nut have a hex drive that is suitable for an M5 Allen Key - making then quick and simple to install.

Joint Connector Nuts and Bolts are commonly used in combination to connect and join together component parts, such as wooden assemblies, including flat packed furniture or timber framing.

  • Compatible threads: M6 Joint Connector Nut and M8 Joint Connector Nut.

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Knurled Thumb Nuts - Cone / Plastic

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A nut with a knurled outer surface allowing for fast, tool-less installation and removal. Available in Conical or Standard designs.

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Knurled Thumb Nuts - Round/Plastic

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Thumb Nuts, also known as Knurled Nuts, are a type of nut with a knurled outside diameter (surface). This design facilitates manual tightening by hand, and also secures the nut into a handle or cover.

Our knurled thumb nut offer features plastic thumb nuts made from Nylon 6/6; a strong, tough and durable material that is ideal for connecting elements and other technical components. It has self-lubricating properties, and is resistant to moisture, vapour and salt water. Operational temperatures can go up to 100 to 120C, temporarily for non-critical parts. Many nylons are self-extinguishing.

Our nylon thumb nut range also includes options made from Nylon with 30% glass fibre compound. This option is resistant to numerous fluids and chemicals, and is ideal for technical products requiring high dimensional stability and durability at higher operating temperatures. It has good strength and stiffness, in combination with good impact qualities. Excellent for heavy duty handles.

We also offer natural Polycarbonate (PC) plastic knurled thumb nuts. The strong PC material provides an aesthetically pleasing joining solution for applications in Retail and Point of Sale, for example.

  • Quick and easy
  • Tool-free installation and removal
  • Colours: Black, White and Natural.

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Lock & Flange Nuts - Metal

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A Flange Nut is a type of nut that has a wide flange on one side, which acts as an integrated washer. The washer element helps to evenly distribute the pressure of the nut over the application being secured, thus mitigating the likelihood of damage or the chance of loosening, as a result of an uneven surface.

Our metal nuts offer includes a Flange Metal Lock Nut made from Mild Steel. The Steel Flange Nut has a Zinc finish, and features a notched base for broad support. These flange nuts are sure to limit loosening in an array of applications.

  • Threads include; M3, M4, M5 and M6
  • According to DIN 6923, ISO 4161.

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Nyloc Nuts

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Nyloc Nuts are an economical locking nut that are an ideal choice for applications effected by vibration or movement, which can cause the nut assembly to come loose or undo all-together. Our Nyloc Nut range is available Mild Steel with a Zinc Plating.

Mild Steel (or Automat Steel) is often used in applications where a high mechanical strength is needed. It is a suitable alternative to Brass, when conductivity is not a critical element. The Zinc plating provides a professional finish that's RoHS compliant.

  • Thread Sizes: M3, M4, M5 and M6
  • Nut Shape: Hexagonal with a Flange
  • Ratings: DIN 985 ISO 10511

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Standard Hex Nuts - Metal

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Standard Hex nuts are one of the most common nuts available. Used with anchors, bolts, screws, studs, threaded rods and on any other fastener that has machine screw threads. They are often purchased with Single Wave Spring Washers by our customers.

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Standard Hex Nuts - Plastic

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Plastic Hex Nuts, or Hex Nuts, are made from a variety of plastics and come in a selection of thread sizes to suit your application needs. These popular plastic nuts can are securely screwed on to a bolt or other fastener fitting, thanks to the threaded core.The hexagonal shape means the nut can be easily tightened and loosened - making them a practical choice.

Our plastic hexagonal nuts come in a choice of materials, including Nylon 6/6 (or Polyamide), Polypropylene (PP) and Polyvinylidene Fluoride (PVDF). Refer to standard NF E 2403, ISO 4032, DIN 555, DIN 934 for guidance purposes only. Included is a high-quality Polyether Ether Ketone (PEEK) option, which offers resistance to most chemicals and is UL94 V0 rated. The brown PEEK material is also has a continuous application temperature of 180C. The range also features a polycarbonate transparent nut, ideal for Point of Sale (POS) display construction.

  • Colours: Black, Brown, Natural, Transparent, Grey.

Our Plastic Hex Nuts are regularly purchased with Retaining Washers.

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Wall Plugs

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Wall Plugs are used with screws as a fixing solution for a range of applications in both the commercial and domestic building industry, including for a range of home improvement and do-it-yourself (DIY) projects such as, the hanging of framed pictures, shelves and other wall mounted displays.

These cost-effective plugs are an easy to use fixing with a simple, push-fit design that are typically used for dry lining. They are able to support light weights and are ideally used with self-drilling, piercing and self-tapping screws.

To install a wall plug you will require the use of several tools, including; a drill, a hammer and a screwdriver. Wall plugs cannot be screwed directly into a wall or plasterboard, but instead inserted into a pre-drilled hole. To removed a wall plug, simply use a pair of pliers.

  • Material: Silicone Rubber
  • Colour: Grey

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Wing & Fly Nuts - Metal Wing Nuts

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Wing nuts have thumb tabs that provide extra grip to allow easy, quick and tool-less installation and removal. Fly nuts are available in standard metric thread and Zinc plated mild steel.

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Wing & Fly Nuts - Plastic Fly Nuts

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Fly Nuts are a type of Wing Nut, which are sometimes known as Finger Nuts. This is because the Fly Nut, like Wing Nuts, has two thumb tabs (or wings) on either side that provide extra grip during assembly. This allows for tool-free installation and removal, which is also quick and easy.

Our Fly Nut range is made from Nylon 6/6, and is available in a Natural appearance or in White RAL 9010. Two variations of these nuts are available; the first features wings that are aligned with nuts body length, and the others wings exceed the length of the body.

  • Thread Sizes: M4, M5, M6 and M8.

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Wing & Fly Nuts - Plastic Wing Nuts

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Wing Nuts, also known as Wingnut or a Butterfly Nut, is a type of nut; which similarly to Fly Nuts, has two thumb tabs (or wings) on either side. This means the wing nut can be fastened or removed by hand, with no requirement for tools. The tabs offer extra grip, making this process easy and quick.

Our wingnuts comprise of Plastic Wing Nuts made from Nylon 6/6 that are natural in appearance.

The Plastic Wing Nut range is available in various thread sizes, including; M3, M4, M5, M6, M8, M10 nd M12.

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