1/4-20 Grade 2 Zinc Hex Nut

Description

1/4-20 Grade 2 Zinc Hex Nut is a light-duty fastener with a zinc-plated finish suited for dry, indoor fastening applications where heavy corrosion resistance is not required.

Hex nuts have a flat bearing surface, a six-sided body, and a fully threaded interior designed to fasten onto a compatible bolt or threaded rod to secure components together. Their six-sided body allows for easy tightening with standard wrenches and sockets, and the zinc plating provides basic corrosion protection for general-purpose interior assemblies.

Grade 2 Zinc

• Grade 2 Zinc hex nuts are plated with a thin zinc coating that provides light corrosion resistance suitable for non-critical applications
• These are best suited for dry, indoor environments where exposure to moisture, chemicals, or the elements is not a concern

1/4-20 Grade 2 Zinc Hex Nut Features

• High torque capacity due to the six-sided body, allowing use with wrenches, ratchets, and impact drivers
• Fully threaded interior designed to engage completely with the mating bolt or threaded rod for a secure, reliable connection
• Light corrosion protection from zinc plating, suitable for general-purpose indoor and dry-environment assemblies

Common Uses

• General indoor construction, light manufacturing, and assembly applications in dry environments
• Machinery and equipment assembly where exposure to moisture or corrosive elements is not a concern
• Non-critical structural connections in shelving, framing, and interior fixtures

Application

• Thread onto a compatible bolt or threaded rod by hand until snug against the mating surface, then tighten with a wrench or socket sized to the hex body
• Use with a washer between the nut and mating surface to distribute load and prevent surface damage where required
• Ensure the mating bolt or threaded rod shares the same thread diameter, pitch, and grade before assembly

Tips

• Always verify that the bolt or threaded rod shares the same thread diameter and pitch as the hex nut before assembly
• Hex nuts are measured by their thread diameter and pitch, matching the bolt or threaded rod they are paired with
• Grade 2 Zinc hex nuts are not recommended for exterior, high-moisture, or corrosive environments — use HDG or SS 18-8 for those applications