The following are the common surface treatment schemes and their characteristics for Flanged weld hex nut, which can help you make a choice based on the application scenario.
(1)Electro-galvanizing
Color: Blue and white / Yellow / Black
Salt spray test: 48 - 120
Cost: Low
Welding impact: Zinc layer volatilizes during welding, generating smoke. Adequate ventilation is required; Local zinc removal can improve the situation.
Recommended application: Indoor sheet metal, household appliances, general industry.
(2)Hot-dip galvanizing
Color:Silver-gray thick coating
Salt spray test: 500+
Cost: Medium
Welding impact: The coating is quite thick. Before welding, the welding area needs to be polished; otherwise, there will be a lot of spatter.
Recommended application:Outdoor cabinets, building steel structures, power facilities
(3)Dacromet/Zinc-Aluminum Coating
Color:Matte Silver Gray
Salt spray test: 1000+
Cost: Medium
Welding impact: No hydrogen embrittlement, minimal coating influence during welding, can be directly welded (less smoke)
Recommended application:Automobile chassis, high anti-corrosion requirements, high strength grade
(4)Zinc-nickel alloy
Color:Silver-gray/black
Salt spray test: 500 - 1000
Cost: High
Welding impact: The coating is dense and has better welding performance than ordinary galvanization.
Recommended application: It is recommended that the Flanged weld hex nut be used in applications with high demand, such as the engine compartment of automobiles and environments with high humidity.
(5)Turn black
Color:black
Salt spray test: 12 - 24
Cost: Extremely low
Welding impact:Almost no preservative effect, no impact on welding
Recommended application:Extremely dry indoor environment, temporary rust prevention
(6)Stainless steel in its natural color
Color:Metal in its original color
Salt spray test:Superior (it is the material that determines)
Cost:High
Welding impact:Excellent welding performance, no need for additional coating
Recommended application:Marine, chemical, food, medical fields
| Thread Sized | M5 | M6 | M8 | M10 | M12 | M14 | M16 | ||
| d | |||||||||
| P | Coarse Thread Pitch | 0.8 | 1 | 1.25 | 1.5 | 1.75 | 2 | 2 | |
| Fine Thread Pitch | / | / | / | / | 15 | 1.5 | 1.5 | ||
| C | Nominal Size | ±0.1 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 1 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| dc | max | 15.5 | 18.5 | 22.5 | 26.5 | 30.5 | 33.5 | 36.5 | |
| min | 14.5 | 17.5 | 21.5 | 25.5 | 29.5 | 32.5 | 35.5 | ||
| e | min | 8.2 | 10.6 | 13.6 | 16.9 | 19.4 | 22.4 | 25 | |
| max | 8.5 | 10.9 | 14 | 17.5 | 20 | 23 | 26 | ||
| f | Nominal Size | ±0.25 | 1.7 | 2 | 2.5 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 |
| g | Nominal Size | ±0.1 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| m | min | 4.7 | 6.64 | 9.64 | 12.57 | 14.57 | 16.16 | 18.66 | |
| max | 5 | 7 | 10 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 19.5 | ||
| S | max | 8 | 10 | 13 | 16 | 18 | 21 | 24 | |
| min | 7.64 | 9.64 | 12.57 | 15.57 | 17.57 | 20.48 | 23.48 | ||
| b | max=nominal size | 2.2 | 2.7 | 2.7 | 2.95 | 3.2 | 3.45 | 3.7 | |
| min | 2 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.75 | 3 | 3.25 | 3.5 | ||
| per 1000 unitsskg | / | 5.7 | 12.2 | 21.8 | 29.4 | 45.8 | / | ||
When choosing the surface treatment for Flanged weld hex nut, it is necessary to comprehensively consider four key factors: the usage environment, strength grade, welding process, and cost budget.
(1)Clearly specify the usage environment
Indoor wiring is galvanized, outdoor wiring is hot-dip galvanized or dactron-coated, and for highly corrosive environments, stainless steel is used.
(2)Confirm the strength grade of the Flanged weld hex nut
10.9 grade and above: Disable electro-galvanizing. Only Dacromet or stainless steel can be selected.
(3)Evaluate the compatibility of welding processes
Hot-dip galvanizing must be ground; Dacromet, zinc-nickel alloy can be welded directly.
(4)Balance the cost budget
On the premise of meeting the first three conditions, choose the most economical option.