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MS178305C
Military Standard Locking Hexagon Nut Self
Description
Thread: 5/16-18, Thread Size: 1/4", Nut Height: 3/8", Head Width: 1/2", MS178305 series nut
Specifications
| Bearing Surface Finish | 125.0 microinches |
|---|---|
| Bearing Surface Type | Chamfered |
| Countersink Angle | 88.0 degrees nut |
| Locking Feature | Prevailing torque with nonmetallic insert |
| Material | Plastic |
| Material Specification | 66 federal standard all material responses nut, Type 1 military specification single material response locking insert comp a mil-m-20693 |
| Nut Height | Between 0.271 inches and 0.360 inches |
| Nut Style | Hexagon |
| Surface Treatment | Passivate |
| Surface Treatment Specification | Qq-p-35 federal specification single treatment response nut |
| Temperature Rating | 250.0 degrees fahrenheit |
| Thread Class | 3b |
| Thread Direction | Right-hand |
| Thread Qty Per Inch (tpi) | 18 |
| Thread Series | Unc (coarse thread) |
| Thread Size | 0.312 |
| Width Across Flats | Between 0.492 inches and 0.502 inches |
Other sizes
Parts that share this base number, ordered by size. Always verify the full specification before substituting.
- MS178305C
- MS1783006C
Cross-reference
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Catalog data updated 2026-07-05. Report a data error