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Fifty 3/8-16 hex nuts in 304 stainless steel, silver finish

VGBUY VG01305 3/8-16 Hex Nuts 304 Stainless Steel 50pcs

SKU CH-3K4D-PWXHS MPN VG01305

Fifty 3/8-16 hex nuts in 304 stainless steel, manufactured to ANSI/ASME B 18.2.2 for corrosion-resistant fastening

  • Fit and compatibilityVG01305, VGBUY
  • Main materialSteel
  • Number of items50
  • 50-piece pack covers multiple fastening jobs
  • 304 stainless steel resists corrosion indoors and outdoors
  • ANSI/ASME B 18.2.2 Table 4 threads ensure precise fit
  • Coarse 3/8-16 thread engages quickly with matching bolts
  • Hex drive allows high torque without rounding

Pack contents and target use

This pack contains 50 hex nuts with 3/8-16 coarse threads made from 304 stainless steel. They suit maintenance teams, marine fit-outs, and DIY builders who need corrosion-resistant fasteners for repeated assembly work. The ANSI/ASME B 18.2.2 Table 4 manufacture ensures consistent thread fit across the batch. Buyers who need fine-thread or metric fasteners should look elsewhere.

Corrosion resistance and handling

The 304 (18-8) alloy provides anti-rust performance for indoor and outdoor exposure including dock, boat, and deck installations. Threads are cut to a tight tolerance so nuts spin on smoothly without binding, delivering high clamping force when torqued correctly. The material may show slight magnetism, which does not affect holding power. Over-tightening can strip the threads, so controlled installation is advised.

Upgrade path and fitment

These nuts replace standard steel or zinc-plated hardware where rust staining or seizing has been a problem. The jump is worth it when the joint faces moisture, salt spray, or chemical splash and the mating bolts are also 3/8-16. They are not a substitute for grade-marked structural fasteners where a specific proof-load rating is required by code.

How it compares

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Price $13.99
Cheaper than about 70% of the 383 comparable items (median $17.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameVGBUY
Model nameVG01305
Part numberVG01305
Size & build
Main materialSteel
Compatibility
Fit and compatibilityVG01305, VGBUY
In the box
Number of items50

Questions about this item

How do I install these 3/8-16 hex nuts without stripping them?

Thread each nut by hand onto the matching bolt until it seats, then tighten with a wrench only until the joint is snug; the 304 stainless steel can gall if over-torqued.

Will the 304 stainless steel nuts need replacement due to corrosion?

The 304 (18-8) alloy resists rust in indoor and outdoor environments, so the nuts typically remain serviceable for the life of the assembly unless exposed to harsh chlorides.

What is the first limit reached when these nuts are under sustained load?

The coarse 3/8-16 thread and 304 material yield before the nut strips, so the clamping force drops once the bolt stretches past its elastic range.

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