What Are the Application Advantages of Butterfly Wing Nuts?

Butterfly wing nuts are recognized for their distinctive wing-shaped appearance that allows quick fastening without the need for With advanced equipment and reliable production capacity, Xinchi Fastener is committed to providing high-quality fasteners and professional service to global customers. Although the application range of butterfly wing nuts is relatively focused, the continuous diversification of materials and improvements in performance have significantly expanded their usage across different industries. In recent years, butterfly wing nuts have shown enhanced stability and adaptability in various working environments.

Types and International Standards of Butterfly Wing Nuts

Before exploring the advantages of butterfly wing nuts, it is essential to understand their main categories and standard specifications. Based on manufacturing processes, butterfly wing nuts can be classified into cold-headed wing nuts, cast wing nuts, and stamped wing nuts. In terms of shape, they are generally available in square-wing and round-wing designs to meet various installation needs.

Beyond China’s national standards, such as GB/T62.2-2004 (square-wing butterfly nut), GB/T62.1-2004 (round-wing butterfly nut), and GB/T62.3-2004 (stamped butterfly nut), butterfly wing nuts also follow multiple international standards widely adopted in global markets, including:

German DIN Standards: e.g., DIN 315, the most commonly used specification for square-wing and round-wing wing nuts in the European market.

American ANSI / ASME Standards: e.g., ASME B18.6.9, which defines the dimensions and performance requirements for U.S.-spec wing nuts.

Other international systems, such as ISO standards, support compatibility in global supply chains.

These standards ensure that butterfly wing nuts can be used interchangeably in different countries and equipment systems, supporting cross-border sourcing and manufacturing.

Key Application Advantages of Butterfly Wing Nuts

Though compact in size, butterfly wing nuts deliver many functional advantages due to their structural design and material options. For example, a butterfly wing nut allows the back side of a sheet panel to remain completely flush, making it ideal for electronics and precision equipment where space constraints are critical.

Additionally, butterfly wing nuts offer high torsion resistance, easy installation, and quick press-fit assembly. With well-standardized specifications, butterfly wing nuts can meet a wide range of engineering and design needs, offering unique advantages that other nut types cannot replace.

Industry Applications of Butterfly Wing Nuts

Because of their heat resistance, insulation, non-magnetic properties, corrosion resistance, aesthetic appearance, and long-term durability, butterfly wing nuts are widely used across multiple industries.

In the medical equipment industry, plastic butterfly wing nuts help prevent electromagnetic interference and provide an environmentally friendly fastening solution.

In the electrical and power industry, insulated plastic butterfly wing nuts effectively prevent electrical conduction, increasing operational safety.

In aviation and mechanical equipment, butterfly wing nuts are ideal for applications requiring frequent disassembly or reliable vibration-resistant fastening.

Butterfly wing nuts are also applied in:

• The electronics industry — suitable for compact devices and sensitive components
• Petrochemical industry — well-suited for high-temperature environments
• Shipbuilding industry — corrosion resistance ensures long performance even in long-term water exposure
• Communications industry — plastic wing nuts effectively block magnetic interference

These advantages make butterfly wing nuts a dependable fastening option in many specialized fields.

Why Choose Xinchi Fasteners for Butterfly Wing Nuts

As a professional manufacturer of fastening components, Xinchi Fasteners Co., Ltd. supplies butterfly wing nuts that comply with GB, DIN, ANSI, and other international standards to meet global sourcing requirements.
Xinchi is a trustworthy fastener company, especially in furniture nuts. We have a factory that was founded in 2007. The factory operates 102 cold-heading machines with a daily output of over 10 million pieces. The new production base covers 30,000 square meters with two six-story manufacturing buildings, ensuring stable capacity, efficient production, and reliable supply for international customers.

We are the designated fastener supplier to“STAPLE”. As a trusted fastener supplier, Xinchi Fasteners offers a wide range of high-quality fasteners, including nuts, screws, bolts, rivets, and washers. Our products are widely used in automotive, machinery, construction, electronics, and furniture industries, trusted by global customers for stability, precision, and durability.

With advanced equipment and reliable production capacity, Xinchi Fastener is committed to providing high-quality fasteners and professional service to global customers.