What is the difference between a cap nut and an acorn nut?

Cap nuts are available in variants made of plated steel, brass and stainless steel (commonly used for decorative projects). Acorn nuts are usually made of plated steel or stainless steel. Both kinds are frequently polished to a bright finish. Both nuts are available in coarse & fine thread options, but cap nuts may be less expensive than the larger-sized acorn nuts.

What drive style is compatible with these nuts and caps?

The driving style of a fastener determines the tool used to tighten it. These nuts are compatible with the external hex driving style, which means they can be tightened with a ratchet, wrench or female hex driver.

What is the difference between internal and external drive styles?

Internal drives allow excellent gripping and have deeper grooves to drive better & take less force to tighten. External drives take even less force to tighten as they can be fastened with a socket or wrench. Compared to internal drives, external drives are simpler to loosen when painted over / rusty / dirty, since there is no notch to collect gunk.

Which is better - external hex or external square drive?

A hex drive distributes the force over a greater number of points than a square drive. Thus, the external hex drive style is better than the square drive style.

How do tire beads work?

The main objective of tire beads is to firmly fasten the tire to the outside of the wheel. It accomplishes this by firmly moulding the rubber to the frame of the wheel and utilising the pressure applied by the wires. The bead enables more effective transmission of forces when the vehicle travels, creating an airtight seal against the wheel.

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Wheel Nuts And Caps

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Wheel nuts and caps are suitable for securing tire rims to axles for automotive & construction equipment. They include cap nuts, end caps, wheel nuts / lug nuts, skirt nuts, sleeve nuts,...Read more

DORMAN -

Wheel Nuts

Style	Model	Dia./Thread Size	Finish	Length	Type	Width	Price (ex. VAT)
A	611-075	M12 x 1.5	Chrome	24.5mm	Hex Cap Nut	19mm	€220.48
B	611-138	M12 x 1.5	Chrome	35mm	Hex Cap Nut	19mm	€62.45
C	611-167	M12 x 1.5	Chrome	47mm	Hex Cap Nut	21mm	€21.71
D	611-181	M12 x 1.5	Chrome	43.1mm	Hex Cap Nut	19mm	€25.49
E	611-108	M12 x 1.5	Chrome	42.5mm	Hex Cap Nut	21mm	-	RFQ
F	611-172	M12 x 1.75	Zinc	22.5mm	Hex Flange	19mm	€29.67

AME INTERNATIONAL -

Cap Nuts

Style	Model	Price (ex. VAT)
A	GL-1002	€4.07	RFQ
A	GL-2001	€2.59	RFQ
A	GL-1001	€3.10	RFQ
A	GL-2002	€2.72	RFQ

THOMAS & BETTS -

End Caps

Style	Model	Price (ex. VAT)
A	KN10-10R-D	€1.54	RFQ
B	KN10-6F-D	€1.54	RFQ

EARNEST -

Wheel Nut, Hex Nut, 1/2-20 Thread Size, 5/8 Inch Length, 500Pk

Model	Item	Price (ex. VAT)
611-016	AF2REN	€768.61

DAYTON -

Hex Wheel Nut, M22 x 1.5 Thread Size, Zinc Plated Finish, Steel, Right Hand, 20PK

Model	Item	Price (ex. VAT)
1631	CH6TKL	€394.44

OIL SAFE -

Blind End Cap, 1 Inch Size

Model	Item	Price (ex. VAT)
FF21180	CD9VMP	€54.57	RFQ

NORD-LOCK -

Wheel Nut, M22 x 1.50 Thread Size, Class 10, 20PK

Model	Item	Price (ex. VAT)
1631	CG8YFV	€373.90	RFQ

Wheel Nuts And Caps

Wheel nuts and caps are suitable for securing tire rims to axles for automotive & construction equipment. They include cap nuts, end caps, wheel nuts / lug nuts, skirt nuts, sleeve nuts, rib nuts and bead breakers as replacement pressure nuts. Raptor Supplies offers a wide array of nuts & caps from brands like Dorman, Oil Safe, Earnest, Dayton, Thomas & Betts, Esco Tire Toolsand AME.

Features

These wheel nuts and caps feature steel / stainless steel construction with zinc / chrome / yellow zinc finish for additional strength and protection against harsh external conditions.
These units allow imperial & metric measurements and are available in lengths ranging from 9/16 to 1-15/16 inch (imperial) and 22.5 to 47 mm (metric).
28705 bead breakers from Esco Tire Tools are designed to separate tires from rims.
Dorman wheel nuts, also referred to as lug nuts, are used to secure pneumatic wheels and are open-ended to accommodate threads of various lengths. Selected models of these medium strength nuts feature Grade 5 specification and are made from tempered & quenched medium carbon steel.
Cap nuts are designed to cover exposed bolt ends and provide a smooth appearance.