AYA FASTENERS Guide | How Much Do You Know About Hexagonal Weld Nut?

Hexagonal weld nut is also used as floating cage nuts. This is a floating nut that comes with a cage working as its retainer. Mainly it is used for misaligned hole placements. So the installation of screws becomes very easy even if the hole hasn’t been done properly. For getting more information regarding the hexagonal weld nut, today we will discuss its features and applications.

 

Thread Size D					M3	M4	M5	M6	M8	M10	7/16 UNF-2B ①	7/16 UNF-2B ①	M12	(M14)	M16
P		Pitch	Coarse thread		0.5	0.7	0.8	1	1.25	1.5	/	/	1.75	2	2
			Fine thread 1		/	/	/	/	1	1.25	/	/	1.25	1.5	1.5
			Fine thread 2		/	/	/	/	/	1	20*	20*	1.5	/	/
b		Nominal Size			0.8	0.8	0.8	0.9	1	1.25	1.25	1.25	1.25	1.5	1.5
		max			1	1	1	1.12	1.25	1.55	1.55	1.55	1.55	1.9	1.9
		min			0.6	0.6	0.6	0.68	0.75	0.95	0.95	0.95	0.95	1.1	1.1
d1		Nominal Size (d11)			4.5	6	7	8	10.5	12.5	12.5	13.5	14.8	16.8	18.8
		max			4.47	5.97	6.96	7.96	10.45	12.45	12.45	13.45	14.75	16.75	18.735
		min			4.395	5.895	6.87	7.87	10.34	12.34	12.34	13.34	14.64	16.64	18.605
d2		min=nominal size (H13)			4.5	6	7	8	10.5	12.5	13.5	13.5	14.8	16.8	18.8
		max			4.68	6.18	7.22	8.22	10.77	12.77	13.77	13.77	15.07	17.07	19.13
d3		max			3.15	4.2	5.25	6.3	8.4	10.5	11.7	11.7	12.6	14.7	16.8
e		min			8.15	9.83	10.95	12.02	15.38	18.74	18.74	20.91	20.91	24.27	26.51
h1		max			0.55	0.65	0.7	0.75	0.9	1.15	1.15	1.4	1.4	1.8	1.8
		min			0.45	0.55	0.6	0.6	0.75	0.95	0.95	1.2	1.2	1.6	1.6
h2		max			0.25	0.35	0.4	0.4	0.5	0.65	0.65	0.8	0.8	1	1
		min			0.15	0.25	0.3	0.3	0.35	0.5	0.45	0.6	0.6	0.8	0.8
m		max=nominal size (h14)			3	3.5	4	5	6.5	8	10	10	10	11	13
		min			2.75	3.2	3.7	4.7	6.14	7.64	9.64	9.64	9.64	10.57	12.57
s		max=nominal size (h13)			7.5	9	10	11	14	17	17	19	19	22	24
		min			7.28	8.78	9.78	10.73	13.73	16.73	16.73	18.67	18.67	21.67	23.67
Ensure the load(N)		Coarse thread			3800	6800	11000	15500	28300	44800	/	/	65300	89700	123000
		Fine thread 1			/	/	/	/	30200	47800	/	/	72100	97500	132000
		Fine thread 2			/	/	/	/	/	50200	53600	53600	68200	/	/

①,Inch：7/16-20 UNF-2B [ASME B 1.1] ②, Material: Steel with a carbon mass fraction not exceeding 0.25%, Other types of steel by agreement

 

The hexagonal weld nuts are suitable for industrial uses because of their high-tensile strength. These come with several other features and advantages such as:

 

The hexagonal weld nut has three projections that are welded on the host material. Even if the host surface is uneven, these nuts can be used. However, the fixation of the nuts should be done on a flat surface.

 

The nuts come with a pilot hole which provides accurate threading when kept on the surface. The nuts are securely kept in their welding location. So it becomes crucial to check the location precisely before final welding. Therefore, it is advised to make proper marks and location.

 

These nuts feature a high torque value. Therefore, they are suitable for building heavy-duty machines. They are capable of enduring high pressure which also enhances their lifespan and durability.

 

Mostly these are made with stainless steel or alloy steel. This makes the corrosion-resistant and avoids any wearing effect even in the long-term. They are highly versatile as they can be used easily with a variety of objects. They are also available in different shapes and dimensions as per the requirement of the machine-building process.

 

The nuts have a high clamping force capability which makes them suitable for indoor as well as outdoor use. Moreover, they provide a cost-effective.

 

These nuts are mostly attached with a mounting place that provides a permanent connection. The strength of the attachment can be altered as per the heat input. The heat input specifications are determined by the design process and requirements.

 

 

Thin sheet metal welding
For thin sheet metal welding, the hexagonal weld nuts are regarded as the perfect choice. Fine sheet metal work results in higher quality and precision because of the diverse dimension options of hexagonal weld nuts.

Smoke extraction material
Several components and parts are used for attaching smoke extraction metals to the walls or other machine parts. These are thick and heavy due to the high density of the material. Therefore, a hexagonal weld nut is used for associating such components.

Professional types of equipment
One of the other major use of hexagonal weld nuts is in building professional types of equipment for the hospitality and food industry. Such types of equipment require high endurance against pressure and heat. So hexagonal weld nut fits perfectly for industrial requirements.

Automotive parts
It is also used for automotive parts such as train seats, seatbelt fixation, etc. The assembly work is done by using hexagonal weld nuts.

Engineering structures and bridges
The hexagonal weld nuts are used for engineering structures and bridges. It is their durability which makes them suitable for outdoor uses.

 

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