Nut - Hex Flange - Grade 5 Titanium (1/4-28), Pack of 6

• Allied Titanium Hex Flange Nut
• TRUE TITANIUM(TM) - Stronger, Lighter and Corrosion Free
• Titanium is good for use in or near saltwater
• General Tolerance: +0/-0.010 inch
• Grade 5 (Ti-6Al-4V) Titanium with Polished Finish

A flange nut is a type of nut that has a wide flange on the bottom that acts as built in washer. This serves to distribute the pressure to a larger bearing surface of the nut over the part being secured, reducing the chance of damage to the part.
These flange nuts are Grade 5 (Ti-6Al-4V) titanium and are TRUE TITANIUM(TM). They are about 3 and a half times stronger than stainless steel, 44% lighter and completely corrosion free, even in saltwater. These , aerospace grade nuts have a minimum yield strength of 128,000 psi (880 Mpa). If you are a race car driver, these are the flange nuts you want holding your car together. If you are a sailboat cruiser, these are the nuts you want holding your rig up.
TRUE TITANIUM(TM) is a trademark to establish that this product is manufactured from solid Titanium, rather than a coating, plating or color. TRUE TITANIUM, Tough-Ti, the AT Logo, the Ring around our high strength screws, LOOK FOR THE RING, AFFORDABLE TITANIUM NOW and ALLIED TITANIUM are all trademarks of Allied Titanium, Inc.