Anchors & Nuts

Hex Nut

Hex Nut is the hexagon nut for hex bolts, threaded rods and anchor fittings on utility poles, in hex and heavy hex patterns. It is tapped oversize for galvanized threads and fits a standard socket or spanner. Specify bolt size, grade and the quantity you need.

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At a glance

Hex Nut at a glance.

Function

Nut for hex-pattern hardware

Hex nuts finish hex bolts, anchor rods and threaded fittings where the utility specifies hexagon hardware.

Grade

Grade A or DH; class 5 or 8

Buyers name ASTM A563 Grade A or DH, or property class 5 or 8 for metric nuts, to match the bolt.

Product form

3/16 to 1 1/4 in, M6 to M32

3/16–1 1/4 in (M6–M32) bolt sizes, hex and heavy hex to ASME B18.2.2, hot dip galvanized to ASTM A153 and tapped oversize.

Also known as

Also called heavy hex nuts in the US. Spanish-speaking crews call it tuerca hexagonal.

US English: finished hex nutheavy hex nut
Español (US): tuerca hexagonal

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How it works

Run it on, socket it tight

The hex nut is run onto the bolt or rod over a washer and tightened with a socket or spanner. The six flats let the tool be reset in a small arc, which helps where the nut sits close to the pole or a bracket.

Common applications

Where it is used.

Application

Hex bolts for utility applications

Hex Headed Bolts take matching hex nuts. The pair suits utilities that specify hexagon hardware.

Application

Guy and anchor fittings

Anchor rod fittings and guy attachments are fixed with hex nuts. Heavy hex nuts suit the larger diameters.

Application

Brackets and spool fittings

Brackets, racks and spool bolts are also fixed with hex nuts where the pattern calls for them. Galvanized nuts match galvanized bolts.

What else is a hex nut called?

In the United States it is also known as a heavy hex nut or finished hex nut. In Spanish it is a tuerca hexagonal.

Which grades of hex nut are available?

Order ASTM A563 Grade A or DH for inch nuts to match your bolt. GV supplies hex and heavy hex nuts in 3/16 to 1 1/4 in (M6 to M32) sizes, hot dip galvanized to ASTM A153 and tapped oversize.

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