AYA FASTENERS Guide | What Are Hexagon Slotted Nuts?

Feb 24, 2023

Hexagon-slotted nuts are threaded from the internal surface and used for holding purposes. These offer a strong grip, therefore have widespread uses in the manufacturing of furniture and electronic appliances. To get more information, regarding their features and applications, you have come to the right place. What are hexagon-slotted nuts? How they are used? What are their advantages? And so on, you will get answers to all your questions today.

 

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Fasteners with six sides are internally threaded on the hexagon-slotted nuts. Also, they have slots on the top that are included. The nuts' slots serve to maintain the nut's proper position. The hole is drilled with an exterior diameter for these kinds of nuts.
Consequently, the primary use of hexagon-slotted nuts is to assemble other objects by inserting them into pre-drilled holes. A cotter pin is frequently the next fastener. Cotter pins are occasionally also replaced by spring tension pins or threaded screws that are joined through a nylon insert locknut.
Their name derives from the hexagonal form of the screw. The hexagon slotted nuts have slots cut into the upper part of their structural design. A nominal size of M10 or even smaller is also available.

 

Hexagon Slotted Nuts
Hexagon Slotted Nuts
Hexagon Slotted Nuts Dimensions Tables(DIN 935-1) EMAIL: SALES@AYAFASTENERS.COM

 

Hexagon Slotted Nuts 2D

Thread Size M4 M5 M6 (M7) M8 M10 M12 (M14) M16 (M18) M20 (M22) M24 (M27) M30 (M33)
d
P Pitch (Coarse thread) 0.7 0.8 1 1 1.25 1.5 1.75 2 2 2.5 2.5 2.5 3 3 3.5 3.5
Fine thread-1 - - - - 1 1.25 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 2 1.5 2 2 2 2
Fine thread-2 - - - - - 1 1.25 - - 2 1.5 2 - - - -
da max 4.6 5.75 6.75 7.75 8.75 10.8 13 15.1 17.3 19.5 21.6 23.8 25.9 29.2 32.4 35.6
min 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 27 30 33
de max / / / / / / 16 18 22 25 28 32 34 38 42 46
min / / / / / / 15.57 17.57 21.48 24.3 27.3 31 33 37 41 45
dw min 5.9 6.9 8.9 9.5 11.6 14.6 16.6 19.6 22.5 24.9 27.7 31.4 33.2 38 42.7 46.6
e min 7.66 8.79 11.05 12.12 14.38 17.77 20.03 23.35 26.75 29.56 32.95 37.29 39.55 45.2 50.85 55.37
m max=nominal size 5 6 7.5 8 9.5 12 15 16 19 21 22 26 27 30 33 35
min 4.7 5.7 7.14 7.64 9.14 11.57 14.57 15.57 18.48 20.16 21.16 25.16 26.16 29.16 32 34
w max 3.2 4 5 5.5 6.5 8 10 11 13 15 16 18 19 22 24 26
min 2.9 3.7 4.7 5.2 6.14 7.64 9.64 10.57 12.57 14.57 15.57 17.57 18.48 21.48 23.48 25.48
m1 min 2.3 3 3.8 4.2 4.9 6.1 7.7 8.2 9.8 11.2 11.9 13.5 14.2 16.6 18.2 19.8
n max 1.45 1.65 2.25 2.25 2.75 3.05 3.8 3.8 4.8 4.8 4.8 5.8 5.8 5.8 7.36 7.36
min 1.2 1.4 2 2 2.5 2.8 3.5 3.5 4.5 4.5 4.5 5.5 5.5 5.5 7 7
s max=nominal size 7 8 10 11 13 16 18 21 24 27 30 34 36 41 46 50
min 6.78 7.78 9.78 10.73 12.73 15.73 17.73 20.67 23.67 26.16 29.16 33 35 40 45 49
Series ② Split Pin as in DIN EN ISO 1234 1x10 1.2x12 1.6x14 1.6x14 2x16 2.5x20 3.2x22 3.2x25 4x28 4x32 4x36 5x36 5x40 5x45 6.3x50 6.3x56
Thread Size M36 (M39) M42 (M45) M48 (M52) M56 (M60) M64 (M68) M72 (M76) M80 (M85) M90 M100
d
P Pitch (Coarse thread) 4 4 4.5 4.5 5 5 5.5 5.5 6 6 - - - - - -
Fine thread-1 3 3 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 6 6 6 6 6 6
Fine thread-2 - - - - - - - - - - 4 4 4 4 4 4
da max 38.9 42.1 45.4 48.6 51.8 56.2 61 64.8 69.1 73.4 77.8 82.1 86.4 91.8 97.2 108
min 36 39 42 45 48 52 56 60 64 68 72 76 80 85 90 100
de max 50 55 58 62 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100 105 110 120 130
min 49 53.8 56.8 60.8 63.8 68.8 73.8 78.8 83.6 88.6 93.6 98.6 103.6 108.6 118.6 128.4
dw min 51.1 55.9 60.6 64.7 69.4 74.2 78.7 83.4 88.2 92.9 97.7 102.4 107.2 111.9 121.1 135.4
e min 60.79 66.44 71.3 76.95 82.6 88.25 93.56 99.21 104.86 110.51 116.16 121.81 127.46 133.11 144.08 161.02
m max=nominal size 38 40 46 48 50 54 57 63 66 69 73 76 79 88 92 100
min 37 39 45 47 49 52.8 55.8 61.8 64.8 67.8 71.8 74.8 77.8 86.6 90.6 98.6
w max 29 31 34 36 38 42 45 48 51 54 58 61 64 68 72 80
min 28.48 30.28 33.38 35.38 37.38 41.38 44.38 47.38 50.26 53.26 57.26 60.26 63.26 67.26 71.26 79.26
m1 min 21.9 23.5 25.9 27.5 29.1 32.3 34.7 37.1 39.3 41.7 44.9 47.3 49.7 52.9 56.1 62.5
n max 7.36 7.36 9.36 9.36 9.36 9.36 9.36 11.43 11.43 11.43 11.43 11.43 11.43 14.43 14.43 14.43
min 7 7 9 9 9 9 9 11 11 11 11 11 11 14 14 14
s max=nominal size 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100 105 110 115 120 130 145
min 53.8 58.8 63.1 68.1 73.1 78.1 82.8 87.8 92.8 97.8 102.8 107.8 112.8 117.8 127.5 142.5
Series ② Split Pin as in DIN EN ISO 1234 6.3x63 6.3x71 8x71 8x80 8x80 8x90 8x100 10x100 10x100 10x112 10x112 10x125 10x140 10x140 10x140 10x160
①,Number of Slots:
≤M39: 6
M42~M68: 8
≥M72: 10
②, The split pin lengths have been given for guidance only.
③, Material:
a)Steel, Property class: d < 5mm: subject to agreement; 5mm≤d≤39mm: 6,8,10; d > 39mm: subject to agreement. Standard DIN EN ISO 898-2
b)Stainless steel, Property class: d≤20mm: A2-70; 5mm < d≤39mm: A2-50; d > 39mm: subject to agreement. Standard DIN EN ISO 3506-2
c)Non-ferrous metal, Property class (material): CuZn=copper zinc alloy. Standard DIN EN 28839

 

Main features or advantages Of Hexagon Slotted Nuts EMAIL: SALES@AYAFASTENERS.COM

 

Slotted body
They include six slotted areas that make it simple to access the cotter pin that runs the whole length of the body. Also, the design makes it simple to utilize them with screws or bolts. But before installing the stud, a hole must be made through the threads.


Locking action
After the process of tightening the slotted hex nut, the next step is to put the cotter pin in place by taking way from the open space. This helps in locking the assembly in the right position. As a result, the nut is kept in its intact position without the possibility of any free spinning or loosening.


Slotted collar
The nuts come with a slotted collar structure. This provides a lower surface area along with 6 open sides. The smaller surface area helps in converging the complete pressure put upon the nut. So the cotton pin gets easily wrapped around the nut which offers a very tight grip.


Pre-drilled holes
The majority of the pre-drilled holes are in hexagon-slotted nuts. This keeps the nut in place while also giving it strength to withstand vibrations. They are readily manipulated or secured using screwdrivers. They come in a variety of materials varieties, including carbon steel and alloy steel. Simple stainless steel is also occasionally used, which prevents corrosion and offers protection against wear and tear.

 

Applications Of Hexagon Slotted Nuts EMAIL: SALES@AYAFASTENERS.COM

 

The hexagon slotted nuts have various qualities which makes them a widely used product.

 

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Heavy truck assemblies


The hexagon-slotted nuts are frequently employed in the construction of large trucks and components. They can bear loads because they have a strong tensile capacity. They are employed in mechanical and automotive applications to create positive locking, such as maintaining the proper alignment of the wheel bearing. Also, it serves as a safety nut when creating building components.

 

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Diesel engine assembly


The other very common use of hexagon slotted nuts is in diesel engine assemblies because of their threaded built property.

 

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Construction Equipment


The construction equipment is required to have strong tensile strengths to work with hard materials. Therefore, hexagon-slotted nuts make a great fit.

 

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To secure locknut


Hexagon-slotted nuts are used in machinery where locknuts would experience strong vibrations. The locknut is kept in place with the aid of the nut. Also, the Castle nut and the hexagon-slotted nuts are fairly similar. As a result, it is frequently utilized in applications with a similar need.

 


 

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