Assorted Nut Packs

About Assorted Nut Packs

Assorted nut packs provide tradespeople and DIY enthusiasts with comprehensive fastening solutions in convenient, organised collections. These professional-grade assortments eliminate the frustration of searching through individual containers or making emergency trips to suppliers when you need a specific nut size. MyToolShed.co.uk stocks assorted nut packs from Sealey, containing between 74 and 500 pieces in compartmentalised storage cases for easy identification and selection.

The range includes metric and imperial thread standards, with specialised options including nylon lock nuts, serrated flange nuts, brake pipe nuts, spire nuts, and threaded insert rivet nuts. Available in steel and stainless steel construction, these assortments cover common sizes from M5 to M10 in metric, plus UNC and UNF imperial threads, ensuring you have the right fastener for automotive repairs, machinery maintenance, fabrication projects, and general construction work.

Applications

• Motor mechanics: Automotive repairs and restoration requiring metric and imperial nuts
• Agricultural engineers: Farm machinery and equipment maintenance with varied fastening needs
• Fabricators and welders: Custom metalwork projects requiring ready access to multiple nut sizes
• Plant maintenance teams: Industrial site equipment repairs across diverse machinery
• General building contractors: Steel frame construction and fixture installations
• Mobile repair services: On-site work requiring portable, organised fastener supplies
• Bicycle mechanics: Modern metric and older imperial bicycle component work
• Facility maintenance: Building services, HVAC systems, and equipment repairs
• Home workshop users: Comprehensive nut collections for varied DIY projects

Choosing The Right Assorted Nut Packs

Thread Standard: Determine whether you work primarily with metric or imperial measurements. Modern European machinery uses metric threads, whilst older British equipment, American machinery, and classic vehicles require imperial UNC or UNF threads. Many workshops benefit from stocking both standards.

Nut Type: Standard hex nuts suit general purposes, whilst nylon lock nuts prevent vibration-loosening, serrated flange nuts eliminate separate washers, and specialised options like brake pipe nuts or rivet nuts address trade-specific requirements.

Material Construction: Steel nuts provide excellent strength for general applications. Stainless steel assortments offer superior corrosion resistance for outdoor installations, marine environments, or food-grade equipment, whilst zinc-plated steel balances strength with moderate weather protection.

Quantity and Size Range: Larger assortments of 300-500 pieces suit busy professional workshops, whilst smaller 74-200 piece packs work well for occasional users or specialists focused on specific applications.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between metric and imperial nut threads?

Metric threads are measured in millimetres (e.g., M8 indicates 8mm diameter), whilst imperial threads use inches with designations like 1/4"-20 UNC, where the number indicates threads per inch. The two systems are not interchangeable, and forcing incorrect threads together will cause damage.

When should I use nylon lock nuts instead of standard nuts?

Nylon lock nuts are essential for vibration-prone applications such as automotive suspension, machinery mounting, and continuously operating equipment. The nylon insert creates friction preventing loosening, though they shouldn't be reused multiple times as effectiveness gradually decreases.

Are assorted nut packs suitable for professional daily use?

Yes, professional-grade assortments from manufacturers like Sealey at MyToolShed.co.uk are specifically designed for trade use, offering workshop-quality fasteners in durable, organised cases. High-volume users can supplement these assortments with bulk purchases of frequently depleted sizes.