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Nuts 10-32 Cap Nut SS (Jar 100)
Additional Notes
- Other sizes and quantities available by request
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Arra Compliant:
- C
- Buy American Compliant:
- C
- Division:
- Electrical H1
- Fastener Head Width:
- 0.362 - 0.3750 in.
- Fastener Height:
- 0.271 - 0.291
- Fastener Width:
- 0.413-0.433
- Language Code:
- EN
- Order Minimum Imperial:
- 100
- Order Minimum Uom Imperial:
- CT
- Pack Type:
- Jar
- Product Group:
- Fasteners
- Product Height:
- 2.15 in
- Product Length:
- 3 in
- Product Weight:
- 0.44 lbs
- Product Width:
- 3 in
- Sub Division:
- Electrical-E H2
- Thread Per Inch:
- 32
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Subgroup:
- Nuts
- Product Type:
- Cap Nut
- Type2:
- Cap Nut
- Series:
- JCN
- Product Details:
- Cap Nut
- Product Material:
- 18-8 Stainless Steel
Metallics JCN162SS – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Will the Metallics JCN162SS cap nut thread onto 10-32 machine screws and bolts?
Yes. The JCN162SS is a 10-32 cap nut, so it threads onto any #10 screw or bolt cut at 32 threads per inch, which is the standard fine thread for #10 hardware used throughout electrical box and device mounting.
2) Is the JCN162SS cap nut stainless, and will it hold up outdoors or in a wet location?
These cap nuts are 18-8 stainless steel, the standard 300-series austenitic grade used where corrosion resistance matters. That makes them suitable for damp and outdoor-exposed mounting where a plated steel nut would rust and streak the surface.
3) Do these Metallics cap nuts meet Buy American and ARRA requirements for a government or public project?
The JCN162SS is flagged compliant for both Buy American and ARRA, which is what a government, school, or municipal procurement officer needs on the submittal. Country of origin is listed as multiple.
4) How much clearance do I need for a 10-32 cap nut over an exposed screw end?
Allow about 0.271 to 0.291 inch of height above the surface for the JCN162SS, since the cap is closed and the thread does not pass through. Across the flats it measures 0.362 to 0.375 inch, and the overall width runs 0.413 to 0.433 inch, so a 3/8 inch wrench or nut driver fits the flats.
5) What is the difference between a cap nut and a regular hex nut for finishing exposed threads?
A regular hex nut leaves the screw thread sticking through, which snags and cuts hands. The JCN162SS is a closed-end cap nut, so it covers the end of the 10-32 screw entirely. Use it on exposed threaded ends in finished or occupied spaces; use a plain hex nut where the joint is concealed or where you need to run the nut down the shank past the end.
6) How many 10-32 cap nuts come in the Metallics JCN162SS and how are they packaged?
The JCN162SS ships as a jar of 100 cap nuts, and 100 count is the order minimum, so a single jar is one buying unit. The filled jar weighs 0.44 lbs. Other sizes and quantities are available by request.
7) Is the Metallics JCN162SS the right nut for 1/4-20 or 8-32 threaded rod and screws?
No. The JCN162SS is cut 10-32 only and will not start on 8-32 or 1/4-20 threads. For those you need the matching size in the Metallics JCN cap nut series rather than this part number.
8) What part number should I order for stainless 10-32 cap nuts from Metallics?
Order Metallics JCN162SS. That is the 10-32 stainless cap nut in the JCN series, supplied in a 100 count jar.
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Does the Metallics JCN162SS come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Metallics JCN162SS is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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