Jam Nut, Hillman, Hex, Fine 3/8 in x 24

A jam nut is low-profile and half as tall as a standard nut. It is often used as a type of locknut where it is jammed up against a standard nut to lock the two in place. Perfect for general applications, you can also use it where a standard nut would not fit. Zinc-plated for moderate corrosion resistance.

• Thinner version of a standard full hex nut
• Often used when a nut needs to be locked or jammed in place without clamping against another object
• Used to secure an item on a fastener without applying force to that object