Jam Nut, Hillman, Stainless Steel, Hex, 5/8 in x 11, USS

A jam nut is low-profile and half as tall as a standard nut. It's 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. Stainless steel fasteners for superior corrosion resistance.

• Thinner version of a standard full hex nut
• Perfect for general applications and can be used as a primary nut along with a heavy or finished hex nut for a tight connection
• Often used when a nut needs to be locked or "jammed" in place without clamping against another object
• Also used to secure an item on a fastener without applying force to that object