Hex Jam Nut ASME B18.2.2
ASME B18.2.2 (Current)
- Material
- Carbon Steel
- Property Class
- Grade 2, Grade 5
- Finish
- Zinc Plated, Plain
- Size range
- 1/4-20UNC–7/8-9UNC
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Select sizes and quantities — 9 confirmed sizes to ASME B18.2.2
Material
Grade
Finish
| dNominal Diameter (in) | sWidth Across Flats (max) (in) | eWidth Across Corners (min) (in) | H₁Jam Nut Thickness (min) (in) | H₁Jam Nut Thickness (max) (in) | dBasic Major Diameter (in) | MOQ | Quantity and inquiry |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4-20 UNC | 0.438 | 0.488 | 0.15 | 0.163 | 0.25 | 5000 | |
| 5/16-18 UNC | 0.5 | 0.557 | 0.18 | 0.195 | 0.3125 | 5000 | |
| 3/8-16 UNC | 0.563 | 0.628 | 0.21 | 0.227 | 0.375 | 5000 | |
| 7/16-14 UNC | 0.688 | 0.768 | 0.24 | 0.26 | 0.4375 | 3000 | |
| 1/2-13 UNC | 0.75 | 0.84 | 0.302 | 0.323 | 0.5 | 3000 | |
| 5/8-11 UNC | 0.938 | 1.051 | 0.363 | 0.387 | 0.625 | 2000 | |
| 3/4-10 UNC | 1.125 | 1.24 | 0.398 | 0.446 | 0.75 | 2000 | |
| 7/8-9 UNC | 1.312 | 1.447 | 0.458 | 0.51 | 0.875 | 1000 | |
| 1-8 UNC | 1.5 | 1.653 | 0.519 | 0.575 | 1 | 1000 |
Showing 9 of 9 sizes
dNominal Diameter (in)1/4-20 UNC
sWidth Across Flats (max) (in)0.438
eWidth Across Corners (min) (in)0.488
H₁Jam Nut Thickness (min) (in)0.15
H₁Jam Nut Thickness (max) (in)0.163
dBasic Major Diameter (in)0.25
MOQ5000
5/16-18 UNC × 0.5 × 0.557 × 0.18 × 0.195 × 0.3125 × 18 × UNC × 2B × 0.489 × 0.577
dNominal Diameter (in)5/16-18 UNC
sWidth Across Flats (max) (in)0.5
eWidth Across Corners (min) (in)0.557
H₁Jam Nut Thickness (min) (in)0.18
H₁Jam Nut Thickness (max) (in)0.195
dBasic Major Diameter (in)0.3125
MOQ5000
3/8-16 UNC × 0.563 × 0.628 × 0.21 × 0.227 × 0.375 × 16 × UNC × 2B × 0.551 × 0.65
dNominal Diameter (in)3/8-16 UNC
sWidth Across Flats (max) (in)0.563
eWidth Across Corners (min) (in)0.628
H₁Jam Nut Thickness (min) (in)0.21
H₁Jam Nut Thickness (max) (in)0.227
dBasic Major Diameter (in)0.375
MOQ5000
7/16-14 UNC × 0.688 × 0.768 × 0.24 × 0.26 × 0.4375 × 14 × UNC × 2B × 0.675 × 0.794
dNominal Diameter (in)7/16-14 UNC
sWidth Across Flats (max) (in)0.688
eWidth Across Corners (min) (in)0.768
H₁Jam Nut Thickness (min) (in)0.24
H₁Jam Nut Thickness (max) (in)0.26
dBasic Major Diameter (in)0.4375
MOQ3000
1/2-13 UNC × 0.75 × 0.84 × 0.302 × 0.323 × 0.5 × 13 × UNC × 2B × 0.736 × 0.866
dNominal Diameter (in)1/2-13 UNC
sWidth Across Flats (max) (in)0.75
eWidth Across Corners (min) (in)0.84
H₁Jam Nut Thickness (min) (in)0.302
H₁Jam Nut Thickness (max) (in)0.323
dBasic Major Diameter (in)0.5
MOQ3000
5/8-11 UNC × 0.938 × 1.051 × 0.363 × 0.387 × 0.625 × 11 × UNC × 2B × 0.922 × 1.083
dNominal Diameter (in)5/8-11 UNC
sWidth Across Flats (max) (in)0.938
eWidth Across Corners (min) (in)1.051
H₁Jam Nut Thickness (min) (in)0.363
H₁Jam Nut Thickness (max) (in)0.387
dBasic Major Diameter (in)0.625
MOQ2000
3/4-10 UNC × 1.125 × 1.24 × 0.398 × 0.446 × 0.75 × 10 × UNC × 2B × 1.088 × 1.299
dNominal Diameter (in)3/4-10 UNC
sWidth Across Flats (max) (in)1.125
eWidth Across Corners (min) (in)1.24
H₁Jam Nut Thickness (min) (in)0.398
H₁Jam Nut Thickness (max) (in)0.446
dBasic Major Diameter (in)0.75
MOQ2000
7/8-9 UNC × 1.312 × 1.447 × 0.458 × 0.51 × 0.875 × 9 × UNC × 2B × 1.269 × 1.516
dNominal Diameter (in)7/8-9 UNC
sWidth Across Flats (max) (in)1.312
eWidth Across Corners (min) (in)1.447
H₁Jam Nut Thickness (min) (in)0.458
H₁Jam Nut Thickness (max) (in)0.51
dBasic Major Diameter (in)0.875
MOQ1000
1-8 UNC × 1.5 × 1.653 × 0.519 × 0.575 × 1 × 8 × UNC × 2B × 1.45 × 1.732
dNominal Diameter (in)1-8 UNC
sWidth Across Flats (max) (in)1.5
eWidth Across Corners (min) (in)1.653
H₁Jam Nut Thickness (min) (in)0.519
H₁Jam Nut Thickness (max) (in)0.575
dBasic Major Diameter (in)1
MOQ1000
Product details
- Description
- Hex jam nut manufactured to ASME B18.2.2 with UNC threads and thread class 2B. The nut has a reduced height compared to a standard hex nut, making it suitable for use as a locknut when tightened against a primary nut. Available in carbon steel, Grade 2 or Grade 5, with zinc plated or plain finish. Sizes range from 1/4-20 UNC to 1-8 UNC. For quotation, specify diameter, thread series, grade, finish, and required quantity.
- Features
- Hexagonal body for standard wrench engagement · Reduced height compared to standard hex nuts · UNC threads, class 2B · Available in sizes 1/4-20 UNC to 1-8 UNC
- Applications
- Locking a second nut against a standard hex nut, Joints with limited clearance under the nut, Adjustable rods, tie rods and turnbuckles, Maintenance work where a full-height nut will not fit
Order assurance
Confirmed for the quoted product and order.Reports & inspection
Agreed in the quotation.
- EN 10204 3.1 material certificate
- Dimensional inspection report
- Certificate of conformity
- Mechanical test report
- Chemical analysis report
- Coating inspection report
- Batch and lot traceability
Packaging & delivery
Options we supply.
- Bulk carton packing
- Small boxes with outer cartons
- Palletized shipment
- Fumigation-free pallets
- Inner poly bags
- Buyer branding and labels
Product questions
What sizes of Hex Jam Nut ASME B18.2.2 do you supply?
Execution standard: ASME B18.2.2. The confirmed specification table covers 1–7 diameters. Use the specification table to select the exact variant required for quotation.
Which materials, grades and finishes can I order?
Material: Carbon Steel; Property class: Grade 2, Grade 5; Finish: Zinc Plated, Plain. Availability should be confirmed against the selected specification and order quantity.
Where are these jam nuts typically used?
Typical applications include Locking a second nut against a standard hex nut, Joints with limited clearance under the nut, Adjustable rods, tie rods and turnbuckles, Maintenance work where a full-height nut will not fit. Final suitability depends on the selected material, grade, finish and operating conditions.







