Product Description
Metric Left Hand A2 Stainless Steel Hexagon Full Nuts – DIN 934
These metric left hand hexagon full nuts are manufactured from A2 stainless steel and feature a standard metric coarse pitch with a left hand thread. Available in M5, M6, M8, M10 and M12, they are designed for use with matching left hand threaded bolts, studs and threaded bar.
Please note: these nuts tighten anticlockwise and loosen clockwise. They will not fit standard right hand threaded fixings.
Key Features
- A2 stainless steel: corrosion resistance for general indoor and outdoor applications.
- Left hand thread: for assemblies requiring reverse threaded fasteners.
- DIN 934 hexagon full nut: standard full-height design with six flats for spanner or socket fitting.
- Metric coarse pitch: choose the diameter and pitch to match your existing fixing.
- Five sizes: M5, M6, M8, M10 and M12.
Dimensions and Thread Sizes
| Thread Size | Thread Pitch | Spanner Size | Maximum Nut Height |
|---|---|---|---|
| M5 | 0.8mm | 8mm | 4mm |
| M6 | 1.0mm | 10mm | 5mm |
| M8 | 1.25mm | 13mm | 6.5mm |
| M10 | 1.5mm | 17mm | 8mm |
| M12 | 1.75mm | 19mm | 10mm |
All sizes have a left hand thread. Spanner sizes are nominal; manufacturing tolerances apply.
Typical Applications
Suitable for machinery repairs, adjustment mechanisms, maintenance and other assemblies specifically designed to use left hand threads. These are plain full nuts without a self-locking insert.
Choosing and Fitting Your Nuts
Check the thread diameter, pitch and direction before ordering. Start the nut by hand on a matching left hand thread, turning anticlockwise to tighten. Select your required thread size and pack quantity from the available options.
For help choosing a stainless steel material, see our A2 and A4 stainless steel guide.
