Parametric Hex Nut Cap with Flange
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đĄď¸ What is this Bolt Cover for? (Applications and Advantages)
This item was created to solve common problems in mechanical, industrial, and domestic settings. It is not just an aesthetic element, but a true protective barrier for your hardware.
Here are the main functions:
Anti-Corrosion Protection: By completely covering the nut and the end of the screw, it prevents water, humidity, and chemical agents from attacking the metal, preventing rust formation and facilitating future disassembly.
Safety and Accident Prevention: The chamfered shape and the flange at the base eliminate sharp edges and exposed cutting threads, reducing the risk of accidental scratches or cuts for those handling machinery or walking near structures.
Dirt Barrier: Prevents the accumulation of dust, grease, mud, or debris inside the nut seat and on the screw threads, keeping the hardware clean over time.
Professional Surface Finish: The flange at the base acts as a "trim plate", covering any irregular mounting holes, paint chips, or damaged washers, offering a clean and neat look.
Mechanical Resistance: Thanks to the parametric thickness, the bolt cover offers physical protection against direct impacts that could damage or deform the screw thread.
đ Ideal Usage Scenarios
Urban and Garden Furniture: To cover the fastening bolts of benches, gates, or structures exposed to the elements.
Automotive and Workshop: Protection of nuts on frames, trolleys, or machinery subject to vibrations and dirt.
Interior Design: To hide exposed hardware on industrial-style furniture or metal shelving.
Plumbing and Outdoor Structures: Ideal if printed in ASA or PETG to resist UV rays and extreme temperatures.
đ Why download this parametric file?
Instead of searching for a standard cap that often "wobbles" or doesn't fit, with this generator you can create a precision fit. By entering the exact measurement from your caliper, you will get a piece that locks securely onto the nut, ensuring the protection does not come off even with strong vibrations.
đ§ ISO Reference Measurements
| Screw Size | Nut Wrench (D) | Suggested Height (H) | Flange Diameter (F) |
|---|---|---|---|
| M5 | 8 mm | 6 - 8 mm | 12 mm |
| M6 | 10 mm | 8 - 10 mm | 15 mm |
| M8 | 13 mm | 10 - 12 mm | 18 mm |
| M10 | 17 mm | 12 - 15 mm | 22 mm |
| M12 | 19 mm | 15 - 18 mm | 26 mm |
| M16 | 243 mm | 20 - 25 mm | 32 mm |
| Screw Size | Nut Wrench (D) | Suggested Height (H) | Flange Diameter (F) |
|---|---|---|---|
| M18 | 27 mm | 25 - 28 mm | 36 mm |
| M20 | 30 mm | 28 - 32 mm | 40 mm |
| M22 | 32 mm | 30 - 35 mm | 44 mm |
| M24 | 36 mm | 35 - 40 mm | 50 mm |
| M27 | 41 mm | 40 - 45 mm | 56 mm |
| M30 | 46 mm | 45 - 50 mm | 62 mm |
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