1. Carbon Steel
Features: Carbon steel has good strength and durability and is one of the most commonly used materials for hex nuts. It is suitable for general industrial applications and is relatively inexpensive.
Applications: Construction, machinery manufacturing, automotive industry, etc.
Common surface treatments: Zinc-plated, Black Oxide, Hot-dipped Galvanized.
2. Stainless Steel
Features: Stainless steel has excellent corrosion resistance and is suitable for humid or corrosive environments. Common stainless steel grades include 304 and 316.
Applications: Marine, food processing, medical equipment, outdoor applications, etc.
Common surface treatments: Polished, Passivated.
3. Alloy Steel
Features: Alloy steel improves strength and toughness by adding alloying elements (such as chromium, nickel, molybdenum, etc.) and is suitable for high stress applications.
Applications: Heavy machinery, aerospace, etc.
Common surface treatments: galvanizing, black oxidation, cadmium plating (Cadmium-plated).
4. Brass (Brass)
Features: Brass has good corrosion resistance and conductivity, and its texture is relatively soft, suitable for occasions that require beauty and decoration.
Application areas: electrical, decorative applications, etc.
Common surface treatments: polishing, lacquering (Lacquered).
5. Bronze (Bronze)
Features: Bronze has good corrosion resistance and wear resistance, suitable for occasions that require high wear resistance.
Application areas: marine, electrical components, etc.
Common surface treatments: plain or tin-plated (Tin-plated).
6. Aluminum (Aluminum)
Features: Aluminum is light, corrosion-resistant, and non-magnetic, suitable for occasions that require lightweight and corrosion resistance.
Application areas: aerospace, automobiles, lightweight structures, etc.
Common surface treatments: anodized (Anodized).
7. Nylon
Features: Nylon is lightweight and non-conductive, and is often used in locking nuts.
Applications: electronics, low-load applications, etc.
Common surface treatments: no coating or self-colored.
8. Titanium
Features: Titanium has a high strength-to-weight ratio and excellent corrosion resistance, and is suitable for high-performance applications.
Applications: aerospace, medical, marine, etc.
Common surface treatments: no coating, polishing, anodizing.
9. Phosphor Bronze
Features: Phosphor Bronze has high wear resistance and low friction.
Applications: electrical components, marine applications, etc.
Common surface treatments: no coating or tin plating.
10. Plastic/Polymer
Features: Hexagonal nuts made of plastic are non-corrosive, non-conductive, and lightweight.
Applications: low stress, chemical-resistant applications, etc.
Common surface treatments: no coating or coloring.
