Hex Finish Nut are typically used to secure the end of a bolt. After placing a bolt through two or more workpieces or parts, you can install a hex nut on the end of the bolt. Bolts have external threading that supports the internal threading of a hex nut.
Nylon Insert Hex Lock Nuts differ from a standard hex nut in that they have a nylon insert secured within the nut. The nylon insert is located in a tapered section located at the back of the nut. When you install it onto a bolt or threaded stud, the nylon insert wraps around the threads and locks the nut in place. This gives a nylon lock nut a distinct advantage over a lock washer when the bolt or threaded stud is subject to vibration, as the nylon lock nut is unaffected by vibration.
They are ideal for use in automotive, machinery, and other applications where a secure fastening is essential.
Cap nuts are traditional hex nuts with the addition of a smooth dome on one side. These are used in assemblies where protection of the bolt or threaded is important after assembly, either for performance or for safety.
Wing nuts are used for parts that are frequently disassembled & reassembled, wing nuts offer hand turning in applications where increased torque is not required. A steel wing nut's large metal wings provide for easy hand tightening and loosening, without the need for tools.