Nuts & Washers Plain Washers Guide: Why, When & How to Use Flat Washers A plain washer looks simple, but it can change how a bolted joint bears on the clamped material. Placed under a bol... 27 Aug 2026 5 min read
Nuts & Washers Dome Nuts Guide: Acorn Nut Uses, Sizes & Material Choices Dome nuts, also called acorn nuts or cap nuts, cover the exposed end of a bolt or stud with a closed rounded top. T... 27 Aug 2026 6 min read
Nuts & Washers Nyloc Nuts Guide: How Nylon Insert Lock Nuts Work Nyloc nuts are prevailing-torque lock nuts that use a non-metallic insert near the top of the nut. As the bolt thre... 27 Aug 2026 5 min read
Nuts & Washers Hex Nuts Guide: Metric Sizes, Threads & Stainless Steel Options Hex nuts provide one of the simplest reusable ways to clamp parts with a bolt or threaded stud. The six flats are e... 27 Aug 2026 5 min read