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Long hexagonal steel coupling nut, hot-dip galvanized finish

MIDWEST FASTENER CORP

MIDWEST FASTENER CORP 54546 Coupling Nut 5/8"-11 Steel Hot Dipped Galvanized hardware

SKU CH-YF93-X28WT

A hot-dipped galvanized steel coupling nut with 5/8"-11 threads joins two threaded rods end to end

  • Product typeNuts
  • Connects two threaded rods end to end with a long nut tapped from each side
  • 5/8"-11 thread size fits matching rods for secure joints
  • Steel construction provides strength for structural connections
  • Hot dipped galvanized coating resists corrosion in outdoor environments
  • Brand Midwest Fastener supplies standard hardware for industrial use

Threaded Rod Coupler

The MIDWEST FASTENER 54546 is a steel coupling nut with a hot dipped galvanized finish. It features 5/8"-11 threads tapped from each end to meet in the middle. This hardware connects two threaded rods end to end in structural or mechanical assemblies. It is sold new for maintenance, repair and fabrication tasks.

Galvanized Steel Durability

The hot dipped galvanized coating protects the steel body against corrosion during extended outdoor or damp exposure. The through-thread design distributes clamping force across the full engagement length of both rods. This construction resists loosening under sustained vibration or tension loads in permanent installations.

California Proposition 65 Notice

This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Verify that your existing rods match the 5/8"-11 thread specification before ordering. Confirm the required engagement length suits your joint design and that the galvanized finish is compatible with surrounding materials.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMIDWEST FASTENER
Product typeNuts

Questions about this item

Does the 5/8"-11 coupling nut generate any noise, heat or power draw when left in place all day?

No — it is a passive steel fastener with no moving parts, so it produces no noise, heat or electrical draw.

What threaded rods must I already have to use the 5/8"-11 coupling nut?

Two rods with 5/8"-11 threads, one screwed into each end of the nut.

Will the hot-dipped galvanized 5/8"-11 coupling nut corrode faster when paired with older plain-steel threaded rods?

The zinc coating protects the nut; any galvanic effect on the bare rods is minimal in dry conditions.

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