Stainless Steel Wing Nut - Grade 202, 304, 316 , A2, A2-70

A wing nut, also referred to as a butterfly nut or thumb nut, provides convenient hand tightening or loosening capabilities thanks to its two protruding “wings” or tabs. These nuts are often utilized in situations where frequent adjustments or disassembly are necessary, such as furniture assembly and machine maintenance.

Wing Nuts Technical Specification

Feature Description
Design Two flat wings for hand tightening
Material Grades SS 304, SS 316 (marine-grade), SS 201
Standards DIN 315, ANSI/ASME, ISO
Sizes (Metric) M3 to M16 or custom
Sizes (Inch) #6-32 to 5/8"-11
Finish Bright finish, passivated
Corrosion Resistance Excellent in wet, acidic, and marine environments
Reusable Yes
Material Grade Composition Highlights Properties Applications
Stainless Steel SS 304 18% Cr, 8% Ni Excellent corrosion resistance, good strength, food-safe General-purpose, indoor/outdoor, food equipment
Stainless Steel SS 316 16–18% Cr, 10–14% Ni, 2–3% Mo Superior corrosion resistance (chloride/marine environments) Marine, chemical, coastal & medical applications
Stainless Steel SS 316L Low-carbon version of SS 316 Same as 316 but better weldability and resistance to sensitization Welded assemblies, marine, pharma, medical
Stainless Steel SS 201 16–18% Cr, 3.5–5.5% Ni, high manganese Economical, less corrosion resistant than 304/316 Light-duty, non-marine, decorative uses

 Stainless steel wing nuts are hand-tightened nuts with two large “wings” for easy manual fastening. Made from corrosion-resistant stainless steel, they are ideal for applications requiring frequent assembly/disassembly in harsh or outdoor environments.

Material

Stainless Steel

Composition Highlights

18% Cr, 8% Ni

Sizes (Metric)

M3 to M16

Sizes (Inch)

#6-32 to 5/8"-11

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