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MS51970-3
Military Standard Plain Hexagon Nut
Description
MS 51970-3 Plain Hexagon Nut - Finished Pattern
Specifications
| Bearing Surface Type | Chamfered or washer faced |
|---|---|
| Finish | Black Oxide |
| Hexagon Size - Across Flats | 9/16 |
| Hexagon Size - Thick | 21/64 |
| Material | Brass |
| Material Specification | Qq-b-637,comp 462 or 464 fed spec all material responses |
| Nut Height | 0.320 inches minimum and 0.337 inches maximum |
| Nut Style | Hexagon |
| Size | 3/8-24 |
| Surface Treatment | Oxide |
| Surface Treatment Specification | Mil-f-495 mil spec single treatment response |
| Thread Class | 2b |
| Thread Direction | Right-hand |
| Thread Qty | 24 |
| Thread Qty Per Inch (tpi) | 24 |
| Thread Series | UNF |
| Thread Size | 0.375 |
| Width Across Flats | 0.5510 inches minimum and 0.5625 inches maximum |
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