{"product_id":"m3-0-5-a2-18-8-stainless-steel-semi-flanged-knurled-head-thumb-nut","title":"M3-0.5 A2 \/ 18-8 Stainless Steel Semi-Flanged Knurled-Head Thumb Nut","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eM3 × 0.5 stainless thumb nut for hand-adjusted printer hardware.\u003c\/strong\u003e A compact semi-flanged knurled-head nut with an \u003cstrong\u003e8 mm head diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e, made from A2 \/ 18-8 stainless steel for corrosion-resistant, tool-free adjustment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy use this over a hex nut?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTool-free grip:\u003c\/strong\u003e the knurled outer head is made to turn by hand, useful for covers, brackets, tensioners, fixtures, and parts that come on and off often.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall footprint:\u003c\/strong\u003e thumb nuts fit tighter spaces than wing nuts while still giving more finger purchase than a standard M3 hex nut.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSemi-flanged face:\u003c\/strong\u003e the raised shoulder\/flange gives a broader bearing surface than the knurled body alone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA2 \/ 18-8 stainless:\u003c\/strong\u003e suitable for damp shop environments and printer enclosures where plain steel hardware can rust.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThread: \u003cstrong\u003eM3 × 0.5 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e, right-hand internal thread\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHead style: knurled thumb nut with semi-flanged\/shouldered face\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHead diameter: \u003cstrong\u003e8 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMaterial: \u003cstrong\u003eA2 \/ 18-8 stainless steel\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSold as: single thumb nut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIntended use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse anywhere a 3D-printer mod, fixture, cover, or small assembly needs an M3 nut that can be loosened and tightened by hand instead of with a wrench.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGotchas\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThis is a \u003cstrong\u003enut\u003c\/strong\u003e, not a screw or bolt; pair it with an M3 screw, stud, or threaded rod.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIt is stainless, not black oxide and not brass.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIt is not a locking nut; use threadlocker or a locknut where vibration resistance is required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"dfh.fm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44399693398238,"sku":null,"price":1.69,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0556\/9767\/0313\/files\/IMG_52792_934b8d9c-f34e-4dee-aca7-3cc01e7f07be.png?v=1697008469","url":"https:\/\/formosissima.myshopify.com\/products\/m3-0-5-a2-18-8-stainless-steel-semi-flanged-knurled-head-thumb-nut","provider":"dfh.fm","version":"1.0","type":"link"}