







Hammer nut is a fastener with a special head shape, named after its head resembling a hammer. The following provides a detailed description of its appearance, structure, material properties, working principle, application scenarios, selection points, installation and maintenance
Appearance structure
• Head design: The head is shaped like a hammer, and compared to ordinary nuts, it is usually wider, flatter, and has a certain curvature or angle. This unique shape not only facilitates grip and external force application, but also provides better operational convenience and fastening effect in specific installation scenarios. For example, the protrusions or textures on the edge of its head can increase friction with tools such as wrenches, hammers, etc., preventing slipping.
• Threaded part: The threaded part is similar to a regular nut, with internal threads, used to match with bolts or screws to achieve a tight connection. The specifications of the thread (such as nominal diameter, pitch, etc.) need to be matched with the corresponding bolt or screw to ensure the safety and reliability of the connection.
Material performance
• Common materials
Carbon steel: Low cost, high strength and hardness, suitable for routine fastening needs in general machinery, construction and other fields. For example, in some ordinary steel structure frame connections, carbon steel hammer nuts can meet basic fastening requirements.
Stainless steel: It has good corrosion resistance and can be used for a long time in harsh environments such as humidity and corrosive gases. Commonly used in situations where high corrosion resistance is required, such as food processing equipment and marine engineering.
Alloy steel: By adding alloying elements, the strength, toughness, and wear resistance of nuts can be further improved, making it suitable for scenarios that can withstand large loads and frequent vibrations, such as high-end manufacturing fields such as aerospace and automotive engines.
• Performance characteristics
High strength: The special material and processing technology make it have high tensile strength and yield strength, able to withstand large tensile and compressive forces, ensuring the firmness of the connection.
Good toughness: When subjected to impact or vibration, it can absorb a certain amount of energy and is not easily broken, improving the reliability of the connection.
Wear resistance: It can effectively resist friction and wear between bolts or other components during long-term use, extending the service life.
Working principle
The working principle of a hammer nut is similar to that of a regular nut, both of which are fastened and connected by threading. When the nut is matched with the bolt or screw, rotating the nut causes it to move along the axial direction of the bolt, thereby applying pressure to the connecting piece and tightly fixing two or more components together. The special head design of the hammerhead nut can also be assisted in tightening with external force (such as hammering) in certain situations, especially in situations where space is limited, conventional tools cannot be used, or quick tightening is required. By tapping the hammerhead, the nut can be further tightened to improve tightening efficiency.