Fasteners · ASME B18.2.2 · DIN 934
Hex Nut — ASME B18.2.2
Hex nut — a standard hexagon nut. Standard hex nuts for general bolting, to ASME B18.2.2 or DIN 934 / ISO 4032.
- ASME B18.2.2
- 18 grades
- EN 10204 3.1 / 3.2
Reviewed by the Kanak Steel & Engineering Co. technical team · Updated October 2026
Hex Nut: What to Know Before Ordering
- ASME B18.2.2 · DIN 934
- Metric and inch
- Matching material to bolt
Hex Nut Materials & Grades
| Grade | Material standard | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Inconel 825 hex nut | ASTM B425 | Sulphuric and phosphoric acid service, chloride stress-corrosion cracking and sour gas |
| SS 904L hex nut | ASTM B649 | Dilute sulphuric acid, phosphoric acid and chloride-bearing cooling water |
| SS 304 hex nut | ASTM A193 B8 · A194 8 | General corrosion resistance, food, water and architectural work |
| SS 304L hex nut | ASTM A193 B8 · A194 8 | Welded tanks, piping and vessels in general corrosive service |
| SS 310 / 310S hex nut | ASTM A276 / A479 | Furnaces, burners and heat treatment at high temperature |
| SS 316 / 316L hex nut | ASTM A193 B8M · A194 8M | Chloride-bearing process fluids, marine air and pharmaceutical service |
| SS 321 hex nut | ASTM A193 B8T | High-temperature service between 425 and 815 °C |
| SS 347 hex nut | ASTM A193 B8C | Welded high-temperature piping in refineries and power plants |
| Duplex 2205 hex nut | ASTM A276 / A479 | Strength with chloride resistance at a stainless-steel budget |
| Super Duplex 2507 hex nut | ASTM A276 / A479 | Seawater and high-chloride service where strength also matters |
| Inconel 600 hex nut | ASTM B166 | High-temperature oxidation, caustic and nuclear service |
| Inconel 625 hex nut | ASTM B446 | Seawater, high strength and high temperature in one alloy |
| Inconel 718 hex nut | ASTM B637 | Very high strength at temperatures up to about 650 °C |
| Incoloy 800 / 800H / 800HT hex nut | ASTM B408 | Furnaces, petrochemical heaters and high-temperature piping |
| Hastelloy C276 hex nut | ASTM B574 | The most aggressive mixed acids, wet chlorine and hypochlorite |
| Hastelloy C22 hex nut | ASTM B574 | Mixed oxidising and reducing acids, and weld overlays |
| Monel 400 hex nut | ASTM B164 | Seawater, hydrofluoric acid and marine service |
| Monel K500 hex nut | ASTM B865 | High-strength pump shafts, bolting and springs in seawater |
Other fasteners
Stud boltA fully threaded rod supplied with two heavy hex nuts.Hex boltA bolt with a hexagonal head.Heavy hex nutA thicker and wider hexagon nut for pressure bolting.WasherA flat or spring ring that spreads bolt load.Threaded rodA continuously threaded bar cut to length.U-boltA U-shaped bolt for clamping pipes to supports.Eye boltA bolt with a loop head for lifting or anchoring.Anchor boltA bolt that fixes structures or equipment to concrete.Foundation boltA heavy bolt set in concrete for machinery bases.Socket head cap screwA screw with a cylindrical head and hexagon socket.Machine screwA small-diameter screw for equipment assembly.
Hex nut — questions buyers ask
Can I use a standard hex nut on flange studs?
Flange bolting normally specifies heavy hex nuts; standard hex nuts are for general joints.
Which grades are hex nuts available in?
Inconel 825, SS 904L, SS 304, SS 304L, SS 310 / 310S, SS 316 / 316L, SS 321, SS 347, Duplex 2205, Super Duplex 2507, Inconel 600, Inconel 625, Inconel 718, Incoloy 800 / 800H / 800HT, Hastelloy C276, Hastelloy C22, Monel 400, Monel K500.
Which standard covers hex nut dimensions?
ASME B18.2.2 · DIN 934. The material standard depends on the grade.
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