Midwest Fasteners Class 8 Zinc Plated Steel Metric Acorn Cap Nut
The Midwest Fasteners Acorn Cap Nut is a Class 8 steel cap nut finished in zinc plating for corrosion resistance and a clean, finished appearance. This family of acorn (dome) cap nuts is available in metric thread sizes 4mm-.7, 6mm-1.0 and 8mm-1.25, giving fabricators, maintenance techs and contractors a protective, decorative nut cover for a wide range of bolt and stud assemblies. Acorn-style cap nuts enclose exposed external threads, protecting against snags, injury and thread corrosion while giving a finished look to any visible fastener assembly. Built from steel and rated Class 8 across every size in the line, these cap nuts deliver dependable strength for general fastening work where a decorative, protective nut cover is required.
Key Features
- Size Range: Available in metric thread sizes 4mm-.7, 6mm-1.0 and 8mm-1.25 to match a wide range of standard metric bolts and studs.
- Product Type: Acorn-style (dome) cap nut designed to cover and protect exposed external threads on bolts and studs.
- Material & Finish: Steel construction with a zinc finish for added corrosion resistance and a bright, finished appearance.
- Grade: Class 8 steel across every size in the line, providing solid strength for general-purpose fastening and assembly applications.
- Design: Domed closed-end profile shields thread tips from damage, dirt and contact injury while sealing out moisture.
- Finish Benefit: Zinc plating helps resist surface rust and corrosion in typical indoor and light outdoor use.
- Compatibility: Threads onto standard external bolt and stud threads in the corresponding metric size to complete the fastener assembly with a finished cap.
Technical Specifications
- Product Type: Cap Nut
- Product Finish: Zinc
- Grade: Class 8
- Product Material: Steel
- Nut Size Options: 4mm-.7, 6mm-1.0, 8mm-1.25
Typical Applications
- Finishing exposed bolt or stud ends on furniture, fixtures and equipment for a clean appearance.
- Protecting personnel from sharp or exposed thread ends on machinery, railings and fixtures.
- Sealing thread ends against moisture and debris in light industrial and maintenance settings.
- General assembly work where a decorative, protective nut cover is preferred over a standard hex nut.
- Maintenance and repair tasks requiring a zinc-plated steel cap nut for everyday fastening needs across the 4mm-.7 to 8mm-1.25 metric size range.
Why Midwest Fasteners?
Midwest Fasteners builds this Class 8 steel acorn cap nut family with a consistent zinc finish across every size offered, giving contractors, maintenance techs and fabricators a reliable, corrosion-resistant option for protecting and finishing exposed threads. Consistent sizing, material and finish across the 4mm-.7 through 8mm-1.25 range make this a dependable choice for professional assembly and repair work where both appearance and thread protection matter.
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Product Specs
- Product Type:
- Cap Nut
- Product Finish:
- Zinc
- Grade:
- Class 8
- Department:
- Fasteners
- Product Group:
- Nuts
- Product Subgroup:
- Specialty Nuts
- Product Material:
- Steel
- Product Size:
- 4mm-.7 - 8mm-1.25