Square Nuts

Square nuts are a type of fastener with a square shape, designed to be used with square-headed bolts or machine screws. They have four flat sides and are typically made of metal, such as steel, stainless steel, or brass.

Square nuts offer several advantages over traditional hexagonal nuts:

1. Prevention of Rotation: The square shape of the nut prevents it from rotating when tightened, which can be advantageous in certain applications where preventing loosening is critical.
2. Ease of Tightening: Square nuts can be tightened with an open-end wrench or adjustable wrench on any of its four sides, offering flexibility in installation and maintenance.
3. Alignment: The flat sides of square nuts make them easier to align and seat properly in the mating surface, especially in applications with limited space or accessibility.

Square nuts are commonly used in construction, woodworking, and machinery applications where a secure and stable fastening solution is required. They are often used in conjunction with square-headed bolts or machine screws, creating a strong and stable connection.