What is the difference between flange nuts and regular nuts


Release time:

2023-11-22

A flange nut is a type of nut with a wide flange at one end, which can serve as an integral washer.This is used to distribute the pressure of the nut on the fixed component, thereby reducing the possibility of component damage and making it less likely to loosen due to uneven tightening surfaces. These nuts are mostly hexagonal in shape and made of hardened steel, usually coated with zinc on the surface.

What is the difference between flange nuts and regular nuts

A flange nut is a type of nut with a wide flange at one end, which can serve as an integral washer.This is used to distribute the pressure of the nut on the fixed component, thereby reducing the possibility of component damage and making it less likely to loosen due to uneven tightening surfaces. These nuts are mostly hexagonal in shape and made of hardened steel, usually coated with zinc on the surface.

So, what are the differences between flange nuts and regular nuts? 
Flange nuts and regular hex nuts have similar dimensions and thread specifications, but compared to hex nuts, they integrate washers and nuts together, with featuring serrations underneath to increase surface contact between the nut and the work piece. They are safer and provide greater tensile strength compared to the combination of regular nuts and washers.