Value Collection 96797 Hex Nut 3/8-24 Unf Steel

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 96797 is a 3/8-24 UNF steel hex nut designed for right-hand threaded fastening applications. It measures 9/16 inches across the flats and 21/64 inches in height, fitting standard hex wrench and socket tooling. The nut is uncoated carbon steel, making it suitable for dry or protected interior assemblies where corrosion resistance is not a primary requirement. It is a standard fastener used by mechanical contractors, electricians, plumbers, HVAC technicians, and general trade professionals wherever a UNF hex nut is called for in a threaded assembly.

This hex nut is appropriate for light to medium-duty threaded fastening in residential and commercial trade applications. It is commonly used in equipment mounting, panel assembly, pipe support hardware, and mechanical connections that call for a 3/8-24 UNF thread specification. The right-hand thread direction follows standard industry convention for the majority of fastening applications encountered in trade service work.

Key Features

• 3/8-24 UNF thread specification for fine-thread fastening applications
• Right-hand thread direction per standard industry convention
• 9/16 inches across the flats, compatible with standard hex tooling
• 21/64 inches in height, standard hex nut profile
• Uncoated steel construction for general-purpose use
• Does not meet military specifications

Compatibility

Designed as a standard replacement or general-use hex nut for any 3/8-24 UNF right-hand threaded bolt or stud in residential or commercial trade assemblies.

Installation Notes

Installation requires a 9/16-inch hex wrench or socket. Power down or de-energize any equipment before accessing threaded fastener locations in electrical or mechanical panels. Do not overtighten uncoated steel nuts in applications where thread galling may occur; use appropriate thread lubricant if needed for the application. Fastener installations in electrical enclosures or HVAC equipment must comply with applicable NEC or equipment manufacturer guidelines.