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Additional Notes
- Other sizes and quantities available by request
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Arra Compliant:
- C
- Buy American Compliant:
- C
- Country Of Origin:
- China
- Fastener Head Width:
- 0.551 - 0.562 in.
- Fastener Height:
- 0.320 - 0.337
- Fastener Width:
- 0.320 - 0.337
- Grade:
- 2
- Hardness:
- Rockwell B68-C32
- Language Code:
- EN
- Order Minimum Imperial:
- 100
- Order Minimum Uom Imperial:
- CT
- Pack Type:
- Jar
- Product Group:
- Fasteners
- Product Height:
- 2.7 in
- Product Length:
- 3 in
- Product Weight:
- 1.59 lbs
- Product Width:
- 3 in
- Sub Division:
- Electrical-E H2
- Thread Per Inch:
- 16
- Thread Standard:
- ASME B18.2.2
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Subgroup:
- Nuts
- Product Type:
- Hexagonal Nut
- Type2:
- Hexagonal Nut
- Series:
- JN
- Product Finish:
- Plain
- Product Details:
- Hexagonal Nut
- Product Material:
- Steel
Metallics JN165PL – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Will the Metallics JN165PL hex nut thread onto 3/8-16 all-thread rod?
Yes. The JN165PL is a 3/8-16 hex nut, 16 threads per inch, made to ASME B18.2.2, so it runs onto standard 3/8-16 UNC rod, bolts, and threaded hanger rod used for conduit and strut hangers.
2) Is the JN165PL nut plated or bare steel? Can I use it outdoors?
It's plain finish steel, meaning no zinc or galvanized coating. Bare steel will rust in wet or outdoor locations, so keep these to dry interior work and specify a galvanized or zinc-plated 3/8-16 nut for exposed, damp, or exterior runs.
3) What grade are these 3/8-16 hex nuts, and are they strong enough for overhead conduit hangers?
Grade 2 steel, hardness Rockwell B68 to C32. Grade 2 is the standard commercial-grade nut used for general fastening and typical electrical support work such as strut, hanger rod, and box mounting. For high-strength structural connections where the drawing calls out Grade 5 or Grade 8, use a matching higher-grade nut instead.
4) How many nuts come in a jar, and is there a minimum order?
These ship 100 nuts to a jar, and 100 count is the order minimum, so one jar is the smallest buy. The filled jar weighs 1.59 lbs. Metallics offers other sizes and quantities by request.
5) Do these Metallics hex nuts meet Buy American or ARRA requirements on a federal job?
The JN165PL is flagged as both Buy American compliant and ARRA compliant in the manufacturer's data, with country of origin China. On a federally funded project, confirm which standard your specification is written to, since those compliance flags and the origin need to line up with the clause on your contract.
6) Is a plain steel Grade 2 hex nut OK to use with galvanized strut and rod?
It will thread on fine, since the 3/8-16 thread to ASME B18.2.2 is the same either way. The issue is finish: a plain steel nut on galvanized hardware is the first thing to rust in a damp mechanical room or parking garage. For dry indoor ceilings it's standard practice; anywhere with moisture, match the galvanized or zinc-plated finish of the strut.
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Does the Metallics JN165PL come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Metallics JN165PL is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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