What Are Butterfly Nuts?

Butterfly nuts, more commonly known as wing nuts, are fasteners that feature two large, wing-like projections on either side of a central nut. These “wings” allow for easy hand tightening and loosening, making wing nuts particularly useful when no tools are available or when frequent adjustments are needed.

Characteristics and uses of butterfly nuts:

Easy to Use: The primary advantage of wing nuts is that they can be easily tightened and loosened by hand without requiring tools, which is convenient for quick assembly and disassembly.

Applications: Wing nuts are used in a variety of applications including temporary structures, theatrical settings, on boats, in furniture assembly, and in other situations where hardware may need to be adjusted or removed frequently.

Material and Durability: They are typically made from metal such as stainless steel, brass, or zinc-coated steel, providing a good balance between strength and resistance to corrosion.

Design uses of butterfly nuts:

Threaded Hole: The central part of the wing nut is threaded to match the threads of a corresponding bolt or screw.

Wings: The wings are designed to be easy to grip and turn, making them ideal for applications requiring manual adjustments without tools.

Wing nuts are particularly favored in settings where tools would be inconvenient to use or where speed of installation and removal are priorities, such as in stage sets or at trade shows. They are also useful for securing lids or covers that need to be regularly opened for access or maintenance.

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