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Machine Screw Hex Nuts

Machine Screw Hex Nuts

Machine screw hex nuts are precision-engineered fasteners designed to be paired with machine screws in a wide range of applications. They offer reliability and ease of use. Characterized by their six-sided shape, these nuts allow for easy tightening with standard tools. They are commonly made from materials like stainless steel and brass, but for demanding environments, exotic alloys such as Inconel, Hastelloy, and titanium are employed. These high-performance materials provide superior strength, corrosion resistance, and thermal stability, making them ideal for aerospace, marine, and chemical processing industries where conventional metals would fail under extreme conditions. Hex nuts remain essential components in mechanical assemblies.

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Specifications

Nickel Systems stocks a wide range of machine screw hex nuts in various exotic alloys. Check out our specification and technical data information below to select the right fastener for your next project.

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Dimensions

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Nominal Size Basic Major Diameter of Thread F G H
Width Across Flats Width Across Corners Thickness
Basic Min Max Min Max Min Max
0 0.060 5/32 0.150 0.156 0.171 0.180 0.043 0.050
1 0.073 5/32 0.150 0.156 0.171 0.180 0.043 0.050
2 0.086 3/16 0.180 0.188 0.205 0.217 0.057 0.066
3 0.099 3/16 0.180 0.188 0.205 0.217 0.057 0.066
4 0.112 1/4 0.241 0.250 0.275 0.289 0.087 0.098
5 0.125 5/16 0.302 0.312 0.344 0.361 0.102 0.114
6 0.138 5/16 0.302 0.312 0.344 0.361 0.102 0.114
8 0.164 11/32 0.332 0.344 0.378 0.397 0.117 0.130
10 0.190 3/8 0.362 0.375 0.413 0.433 0.117 0.130
12 0.216 7/16 0.423 0.438 0.482 0.505 0.148 0.161
1/4 0.250 7/16 0.423 0.438 0.482 0.505 0.178 0.193
5/16 0.312 9/16 0.545 0.562 0.621 0.65 0.208 0.225
3/8 0.375 5/8 0.607 0.625 0.692 0.722 0.239 0.257

 

Machine Screw Hex Nut Specifications

  • Standard
    • ASME / ANSI
      • ASME B18.2.2 – 2022
  • Metric
    • IFI
    • DIN
      • DIN 934
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Product Overview

Get our product definition & description along with common applications & industries which utilize machine screw hex nuts.

What is a Machine Screw Hex Nut

A machine screw hex nut is a six-sided, precision nut which is designed to be mated with a machine screw. Overall it is similar to a finished hex nut with the main distinction being its size and strength.

Other names include:

  • Hex Nut
  • Finished Hex Nut
  • Machine Screw Nut
  • Machine Hex Nut
  • Standard Hex Nut
  • Regular Hex Nut

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Applications

Below are some examples of typical applications that utilize machine screw hex nuts in exotic alloy material.

Jet Engine Assemblies

  • Description: Fastening turbine blades, combustion components, and casings where extreme heat, pressure, and vibration are present.

  • Exotic Alloys Used: Inconel 718, Waspaloy, Titanium Grade 5

  • Industries: Aerospace, Military Aviation, Jet Engine Manufacturing

Chemical Reactor Vessels

  • Description: Used in bolting for reactor flanges, mixing equipment, and pipe systems exposed to acids, solvents, and oxidizers.

  • Exotic Alloys Used: Hastelloy® C-276, Monel® 400, Zirconium 702

  • Industries: Chemical Processing, Petrochemicals, Pharmaceuticals

Deep-Sea Submersibles and ROVs

Medical Implants and Surgical Equipment

  • Description: Fasteners used in biocompatible surgical tools, orthopedic implants, and dental equipment.

  • Exotic Alloys Used: Titanium 6Al-7Nb, Cobalt-Chromium-Molybdenum Alloy, Tantalum

  • Industries: Medical Device Manufacturing, Orthopedics, Surgery

Satellite and Spacecraft Structures

  • Description: Used in aerospace-grade fastening of structural frames, shielding, and payload components under vacuum and thermal stress.

  • Exotic Alloys Used: Titanium Grade 2Inconel 718

  • Industries: Satellite Systems, Space Exploration, Aerospace Defense

Nuclear Reactor Systems

  • Description: Hex nuts for core internals, control rod drive mechanisms, and pressure boundary components.

  • Exotic Alloys Used: Zircaloy-4, Inconel® 600

  • Industries: Nuclear Power, Naval Nuclear Reactors

High-Performance Automotive Engines

  • Description: Used in turbochargers, exhaust manifolds, and engine mounts subject to high heat and vibration.

  • Exotic Alloys Used: Inconel 625, Titanium Grade 5, Waspaloy

  • Industries: Motorsports, High-Performance Automotive, Specialty Engine Builders

Semiconductor Manufacturing Equipment

  • Description: Fastening vacuum systems, wafer handling robots, and plasma etching equipment in ultra-clean environments.

  • Exotic Alloys Used: Titanium Grade 2

  • Industries: Semiconductor Fabrication, Microelectronics, Nanotechnology

Machine screw hex nuts made from exotic alloys are critical components in high-performance environments where standard materials simply won’t do. From aerospace engines to deep-sea robotics and medical implants, these specialized fasteners ensure strength, precision, and reliability under extreme conditions. Whether you’re working with Inconel, Hastelloy, or Titanium, the right hex nut can mean the difference between routine performance and mission failure. Don’t compromise on quality when it comes to your most demanding applications.

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Sample Products

Check out our machine screw hex nut sample products.

Machine Screw Hex Nut #10 Incoloy 800H Material

 

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Machine Screw Hex Nut #10 Titanium Grade 2 Material

 

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Related Products

Check out our related products for hex head machine screws.

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Industries We Serve

Nickel Systems provides high quality exotic grade materials that hold up in the toughest, most severe heat and corrosive environments. With our large inventory of specialty fasteners in stock, we are always ready to answer the call to serve the most challenging applications.

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