Different Types of Nuts for the different type of Screw:
- Hex Nut - A six sided nut. Also referred to as a Finished Hex Nut.
- Heavy Hex Nut - A heavier pattern version of a standard hex nut.
- Nylon Insert Lock Nut - A nut with a nylon insert to prevent backing off. Also referred to as a Nylock.
- Nylon Insert Jam Lock Nut - A Nylock reduced height.
- Wing Nut - A nut with 'wings' for hand tightening.
- Cap Nut - A nut with a domed top over the end of the fastener.
- Acorn Nut - Acorn nuts are a high crown type of cap nut, used for appearance.
- Flange Nut - A nut with a built in washer like flange.
- Tee Nut - A nut designed to be driven into wood to create a threaded hole.
- Square Nut - A four sided nut.
- Prevailing Torque Lock Nut - A non-reversible lock nut used for high temperature applications.
- K-Lock or Kep Nut - A nut with an attached free-spinning external tooth lock washer.
- Coupling Nut - Coupling Nut are long nuts used to connect pieces of threaded rod or other male fasteners.
- Slotted Nut - Slotted Nuts are used tin conjunction with a cotter pin on drilled shank fasteners to prevent loosening.
- Castle Nuts - Castle Nuts are used in conjunction with a cotter pin on drilled shank fasteners to prevent loosening.