
Thin Hex Nuts
Thin hex nuts, also called jam nuts, are low‑height threaded fasteners manufactured per DIN439, ISO4035 and GB/T6172.1 standards. Compared with regular hex nuts, their reduced body thickness is specially engineered for assembly scenarios with limited axial installation clearance. Most clients use thin hex nuts as secondary lock nuts tightened against standard full‑height nuts to generate face friction and prevent vibration loosening; the all‑metal locking mode works stably under high‑temperature environments where nylon lock nuts fail.
Handan Hengmai Fasteners Manufacturing Co., Ltd. is one of the most reliable manufacturers and suppliers of thin hex nuts in China. As we have world-leading production equipment and strong manufacturing capabilities, we warmly welcome you to buy bulk high quality thin hex nuts for sale here from our factory. Customized orders are welcome.
Product Overview
Thin hex nuts, also called jam nuts, are low‑height threaded fasteners manufactured per DIN439, ISO4035 and GB/T6172.1 standards. Compared with regular hex nuts, their reduced body thickness is specially engineered for assembly scenarios with limited axial installation clearance. Most clients use thin hex nuts as secondary lock nuts tightened against standard full‑height nuts to generate face friction and prevent vibration loosening; the all‑metal locking mode works stably under high‑temperature environments where nylon lock nuts fail. Our factory applies ISO9001 full‑process quality management, stocks full metric sizes and supports customized surface treatments for light‑load spacing adjustment and auxiliary anti‑loosening projects across Belt‑and‑Road markets.

Product Specification
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Parameter Item |
Standard Index |
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Material |
Carbon steel, stainless steel, alloy steel |
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Strength Grade |
Class 4, Class 8, A2-70 |
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Thread Precision |
6H metric coarse/fine thread |
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Surface Treatment |
Plain finish, black oxide, electro-galvanized, hot-dip galvanized |
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Size Range |
M1.6–M64 |
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Executive Standards |
DIN439-2, ISO4035, GB/T6172.1-2016 |
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Product Grade |
Grade A / Grade B |
Product Properties
1. Slim profile occupies less vertical space, ideal for compact equipment cabinets, instrument interiors and confined pipeline joints;
2. Precision rolled threads match standard bolts perfectly for smooth tightening during two‑nut opposite locking operation;
3. All‑metal structure resists high‑temperature aging, suitable for furnace equipment and metallurgical machinery locking;
4. Light weight cuts total assembly load for precision machinery without occupying redundant installation space.
Application
Primarily adopted as auxiliary jam nuts for anti‑loosening pairing with standard hex nuts; widely used in precision instrumentation, automotive interior components, hydraulic pipeline spacing adjustment, light‑load mechanical equipment and electrical cabinet assembly. It is also preferred for equipment renovation projects where bolt exposed length is insufficient for ordinary thick nuts.
⚠️ Reminder: thin hex nuts are not designed as independent main fasteners for heavy‑load bearing scenarios.
Quality Control & Testing
Each batch undergoes thread go/no‑go gauge inspection, dimensional tolerance detection and hardness sampling before shipment; electro‑galvanized pieces complete salt‑spray anti‑corrosion testing. Raw material certificates are archived for traceability, and SGS third‑party inspection reports are available upon bulk order request.
Packing, Storage, Handling and Transportation
Standard packing: inner moisture‑proof PE bags + outer woven bags with pallet stacking for sea freight; small batches can use carton packing with custom printed shipping marks. Store in dry ventilated warehouses away from corrosive liquids; avoid heavy extrusion during stacking to protect thread integrity. We cooperate with multiple freight forwarders to offer FOB/CIF/DDP logistics schemes with predictable transit time.
After‑sales & Service
Our technical team can provide pairing guidance for two‑nut anti‑loosening installation. If dimension mismatch occurs caused by factory side errors, we support free replacement and bear related freight costs. Pre‑sales engineers offer professional specification selection suggestions according to your equipment installation space and operating temperature.
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