Square nut DIN 562 is a fastener used for fixing in profiles or structural elements, allowing it to be clamped so that the corresponding element with a metric thread can be screwed in without holding the nut with a wrench. This nut is used in conjunction with bolts, screws and threaded rods of normal strength class and with metric threads.
Strength class DIN 562
The DIN 562 nut is made of steel of strength class 4.
DIN 562 fastening group
The DIN 562 nut is mostly made of stainless steel and belongs to the stainless steel fastener group.
Materials for the manufacture of DIN 562 nuts
The DIN 562 nut is manufactured in the following materials:
- Steel, strength class 4, which can be additionally coated with zinc
- Stainless steel, grades A2 and A4
Application range of DIN 562 nuts
Fasteners of this type are most commonly used in the machine-building industry. They are used in conjunction with bolts, screws, and studs to ensure a strong connection of parts and their reliable protection against spontaneous loosening, which can lead to an emergency. Products of this shape are used in the assembly of cars, machine tools, industrial equipment, and various machinery. Square-shaped fasteners are an important component of various moving parts and assemblies, and their use increases the reliability of equipment assembly.