9/16-12 Grade 2 Finished Hex Nut Plain

5/8-11 Grade 2 Finished Hex Nut Plain . Grade 2 Finished Hex Nuts are manufactured from low carbon steel, 1008-1010 for diameters up to 1 inch (cold-formed) and 1045 steel for diameters over 1 inch (hot-formed). Material is manufactured to meet or exceed ASTM A563 Grade A. Zinc plated material will meet or exceed ASTM F1941. Hot-Dip Galvanized material will meet or exceed ASTM A563. Hot-Dip Galvanized nuts are over tapped per ASTM A563. Hardness requirements of HRB 68 - HRC 32 are met or exceeded. Proof load strength of 90,000 psi minimum is met for plain or zinc plated material, 68,000 psi for Hot-Dip Galvanized material.

Specifications:

• Nominal Size: 9/16 inch

• Basic Major Diameter: 0.5625 inches

• Width Across Flats:

• Maximum: 0.875 inches

• Minimum: 0.861 inches

• Thickness:

• Maximum: 1.010 inches

• Minimum: 0.982 inches

Material Composition:

• Steel Type: Low carbon steel

• Chemical Composition:

• Carbon: Maximum 0.47%

• Phosphorus: Maximum 0.12%

• Sulfur: Maximum 0.23%

Mechanical Properties:

• Tensile Strength: Minimum of 74,000 psi

• Hardness: Rockwell hardness ranges from B68 to C32

• Proof Load:

• Coarse thread: 90,000 psi

• Fine thread: 80,000 psi

This combination of features makes the 9/16-12 Grade 2 finished hex nut (plain) an excellent choice for various fastening needs.