VGBUY VG01305 3/8-16 Hex Nuts 304 Stainless Steel 50pcs
Fifty 3/8-16 hex nuts in 304 stainless steel, manufactured to ANSI/ASME B 18.2.2 for corrosion-resistant fastening
- MaterialSteel
- Item Count50
- Compatibility/FitmentVG01305, VGBUY
- 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.
Highlights
- 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
Specifications
| Brand | VGBUY |
|---|---|
| Model | VG01305 |
| Material | Steel |
| Item Count | 50 |
| Compatibility/Fitment | VG01305, VGBUY |
| Part Number | VG01305 |
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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