S-90013A225 3/8"-16 Tamper Resistant Nuts

Key Features & Benefits at a Glance

• Enhanced Security: Tamper-resistant design deters unauthorized removal, providing reliable protection for critical equipment and public infrastructure.
• High-Strength Aluminum Construction: Offers an excellent strength-to-weight ratio and inherent corrosion resistance, ideal for applications where weight savings and durability are priorities.
• Robust 195 in-lbs Breaking Torque: Engineered to withstand high levels of vibrational and operational stress, ensuring a long-lasting, secure fastening.
• Reliable UNC Coarse Threading: The 3/8"-16 coarse thread profile allows for faster installation and is less prone to cross-threading and galling in aluminum components.
• Precision Class 2B Thread Fit: Provides consistent, smooth engagement with mating bolts, reducing the risk of assembly issues and ensuring predictable clamp load.
• External Hex Drive: Enables straightforward installation and removal with standard tools during authorized maintenance, balancing security with serviceability.
• Compliant with Environmental Regulations: Meets RoHS 3 and REACH standards, ensuring the nut is free of hazardous substances for use in regulated industries.

Professional Applications & Engineering Value

This aluminum tamper resistant nut is engineered to solve critical challenges in public, industrial, and commercial settings where vandalism and unauthorized access are significant concerns. The UNC coarse thread and Class 2B fit ensure reliable engagement with mating bolts, preventing stripping in softer aluminum assemblies while the external hex drive allows for efficient installation. Its high-strength aluminum body provides a durable, corrosion-resistant solution that doesn't compromise on security, making it an ideal security fastener for street furniture, electrical enclosures, transportation systems, and machinery requiring a permanent, vandal-proof fastening point that can endure harsh environmental conditions.

Specification Summary & Compliance

This nut features a 3/8"-16 UNC coarse thread with a precision Class 2B thread fit, ensuring dimensional accuracy and reliable performance. It is manufactured in compliance with industry standards for tamper resistant nuts and meets critical regulatory requirements, including RoHS 3 (2015/863/EU) and REACH (EC 1907/2006) compliance, confirming it is free from specified hazardous substances for safe use in various industrial and public applications.