Nuts: Types of Nuts, from Hex and Nyloc to Rivet Nuts

Types of nuts

The Hex Nut page covers standard nuts in steel, stainless, brass and nylon, metric M2 to M100 and imperial. If vibration is a concern, a Nyloc Nut grips the thread with a nylon ring, a Lock Nut does it all-metal, and a Hex Flange Nut bites with a serrated flange. A Slotted Nut takes a split pin for positive locking, and the Structural Nut page has K0 nuts to AS/NZS 1252 for 8.8/HR assemblies.

For finishing, a Dome Nut covers the bolt end and a Wing Nut tightens by hand. A Hex Coupler Nut joins two lengths of threaded rod, and a Strut Channel Nut locks into strut for services. To get a thread into thin sheet or tube from one side, use Rivet Nuts (Rivnuts & Nutserts); into timber, use a Tee Nut or Timber Insert Nut. For wire balustrade into timber posts, use the M6 Balustrade Timber Insert.

Nuts for Adelaide trade and workshops

Allmat takes orders for nuts from builders, fabricators, farmers and workshops in Adelaide and throughout South Australia. Phone 1300 03 03 63 to order ahead, or request a quote with thread, grade and finish.