Half Hexagon Nuts / Half Nyloc Nuts

A low carbon steel for general use. Zinc plating provides a moderate corrosion resistance suitable for indoors or otherwise dry conditions. Colour is either a blue-ish tint or yellow depending on the exact process utilised during manufacture.

304 Stainless Steel composition is 18% chromium and 8% nickel. When working with 304 Stainless Steels, it is recommended that stainless tools are used. This avoids cross contamination of stainless by easily corroded metals.

316 Stainless Steel has increased corrosion resistance due to the addition of 2% to 3% molybdenum. It is suitable for marine, chemical, petrochemical, manufacturing and transport use.

An 'as produced' black finish on carbon steel products having an oil residue which provides some shelf life but no real corrosion protection when in use.