Slotted Nuts

Slotted nuts,when properly used as recommended by the manufacturer,almost always assure safe and secure attachment of a fastened product.In commercial as well as residential applications,injuries resulting from mechanical attachment failures have often been attributed to inappropriate usage of products,improper installation procedures,or the failure of a poorly manufactured fastening product.When a product becomes disconnected from its point of attachment,serious personal injury can result.

There are many different types of slotted nuts

Slotted nuts can be as simple as a common staple,nut,bolt,nail,or screw.They can be as complicated as a proprietary connection that requires specialized tools to manipulate the connective surfaces.What is most basic to slotted nuts is that they must be used appropriately and as designed by the manufacturer of the slotted nut.

Most slotted nuts are designed for a specific application.Manufacturers have engineered their products to evaluate the weight of the object being connected,the substrate that the object will ultimately be connected to,the potential for expansion and contraction or movement of the substrate,as well as what environment the slotted nut must function within.Types of materials that sub-surfaces are made from affect the performance of any fastener.It's important to have information as to the component makeup of the point of attachment to insure that the slotted nut chosen will meet the needs of the applied components.Knowledge of the proper use of slotted nuts is even more critical in harsh environments.Points of connection with acidic substrates or where temperature,moisture or chemical changes are frequent make choosing the proper slotted nut even more significant.