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Product Specs
- Division:
- Electrical H1
- Product Group:
- Fasteners
- Sub Division:
- Electrical-E H2
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Subgroup:
- Nuts
Metallics G8N165M – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What thread size and pitch is the Metallics G8N165M hex nut?
The G8N165M is a 3/8-16 hex nut, so it threads onto 3/8 inch diameter bolts and rods with 16 threads per inch. That is the standard UNC coarse pitch for 3/8 inch fasteners, which is what you will find on most 3/8 inch strut hardware, threaded rod and structural bolts. It will not run onto 3/8-24 fine thread.
2) Is the Metallics G8N165M a Grade 8 nut, and can I use it with Grade 8 bolts?
It is a Grade 8 steel hex nut, which is the mating grade for Grade 8 bolts and high strength threaded rod. Pairing a lower grade nut with a Grade 8 bolt is what strips threads under load, so for a Grade 8 3/8-16 bolt this is the right nut. It also works on lower grade 3/8-16 bolts, the joint is just limited by the weaker bolt.
3) Are these zinc plated nuts suitable for outdoor or damp electrical installs?
The nuts are steel with a zinc plating, which handles indoor and normally dry or occasionally damp conditions. Zinc plating is a sacrificial coating, not a marine finish, so for continuous wet exposure, wash-down areas or coastal sites you want hot dip galvanized or stainless hardware instead. For interior strut runs, panel mounting and dry electrical rooms, zinc plated steel is the usual choice.
4) How many nuts come in the Metallics G8N165M package?
One order of G8N165M is a 1000 piece bulk pack of 3/8-16 Grade 8 hex nuts. It is sized for contractors and MRO stockrooms doing repeated 3/8 inch work, not for a single fixture. If you only need a handful, look for a smaller count pack rather than ordering this one.
5) Will a Grade 8 3/8-16 nut work on 3/8 inch threaded rod for hanging conduit and strut?
Yes, standard 3/8 inch threaded rod used for conduit and strut hangers is 3/8-16 coarse thread, so the G8N165M threads straight on. Grade 8 is more nut than most trapeze hanger loads call for, which is fine, but if your spec calls out a particular finish for the hanger assembly, note these are zinc plated steel rather than galvanized.
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Does the Metallics G8N165M come with a warranty?
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