The Difference Between Thick Nuts And Thin Nuts

The nut is a very commonly used fastener, which has thick nuts and thin nuts. The main differences between thick and thin nuts are in size, performance, application scenarios and fastening characteristics. As a professional fastener manufacturer, Xinchi is happy to introduce you to the differences between thick nuts and thin nuts.

Size and appearance:

Thick nuts are stronger and heavier than thin nuts. According to the GB3098.2 standard, the thickness of thick nuts is significantly larger than thin nuts. For example, GB6170 represents a thick nut, while GB6175 represents a thin nut. Due to thin nuts’ thin and light nature, they are more suitable for use in space-constrained situations.

Performance and Application Scenarios:

Thin nuts: Because of the thin design, the carrying capacity is relatively small, and the thread length is also short, suitable for space with limited thread length. Due to the small surface area, thin nuts may not be suitable for situations where large torques need to be applied. They are often used in small electronic devices and instruments with limited volume, which have strict requirements for the size and weight of fasteners.

Thick nuts: Thanks to the larger size and longer thread length, thick nuts provide better load-carrying capacity and fastening effect. They are particularly suitable for applications that require large torques or higher fastening requirements, such as mechanical engineering and construction projects.

Fastening characteristics:

Thin nuts are usually used as auxiliary fasteners when using double nuts, mainly to prevent nuts from loosening.

In summary, the choice of thick nuts or thin nuts should be based on the specific installation environment and needs to be decided to ensure that the ideal fastening effect is achieved and adapted to the specific application scenario.

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