Why Are Bolts And Nuts Hexagonal？

Why are bolts and nuts hexagonal

They turn around easily

The bolts and nuts are designed to be hexagonal because it is easy to turn. For six faces, you only need to turn the fastener one-sixth to reach the next parallel plane. There are six parallel lines on the hex bolt and nut. These parallel lines must be turned over when tightening the hex bolt or nut. Hex fasteners are easier to turn than other types of fasteners because they have six parallel lines.

To better understand how the hex shape increases the ease of turning of bolts and nuts, consider the following example: A square fastener has four sides. In order to tighten a square bolt or nut, you have to turn a quarter at a time to get to the next parallel plane. Hex fasteners, on the other hand, only need one-sixth of a turn to reach the next parallel. In other words, you have to turn a square fastener 90 degrees to "snap" into a parallel plane, while a hex fastener only needs to be rotated 30 degrees to reach the next parallel plane.

If a bolt or nut has more than six faces, it can break or break. Therefore, the hexagon has become the most dominant shape for the manufacture of bolts and nuts.

generally accepted

While the main reason why bolts and nuts are hex is because it is easy to turn, hex has also become a generally accepted standard. Hex Fasteners are used by consumers and businesses around the world. If there are many different shapes of fasteners, they will not be compatible with each other. This has prompted many manufacturers to focus on making hex bolts and nuts.

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