A2 Stainless Steel DIN 917 Cap Nut — Low Profile Thin Pattern
FULLERKREG DIN 917 cap nuts (acorn nuts / dome nuts) are manufactured to the DIN 917 low-profile thin-pattern standard in A2 stainless steel (SUS304). With a passivated and pickled surface finish and A2-70 strength grade, these cap nuts deliver reliable corrosion resistance and a clean, finished appearance for exposed fastening applications across food processing, marine, architectural, and general industrial environments.
Product Specifications
| Attribute |
Detail |
| Standard |
DIN 917 |
| Type |
Low Profile Thin Pattern Cap Nut (Acorn Nut / Dome Nut) |
| Material |
A2 Stainless Steel (SUS304 / 1.4301) |
| Surface Treatment |
Passivated & Pickled (Bright Finish) |
| Strength Grade |
A2-70 |
| Thread Type |
Metric Coarse Thread (ISO 68-1) |
| Size Range |
M3 – M20 |
| Drive Type |
Hexagonal (Wrench / Spanner) |
Dimensional Data (DIN 917 — Low Profile Thin Pattern)
All dimensions in millimeters (mm). Tolerances per DIN 917 / ISO 4759-1.
Thread d |
Pitch p (mm) |
Width Across Flats s (mm) |
Width Across Corners e (mm) |
Total Height m (mm) |
Cap Height h (mm) |
Cap Inner Dia. dk (mm) |
Cap Inner Depth t (mm) |
Unit Weight (g/pc) |
| M3 |
0.5 |
5.5 |
6.01 |
5.5 |
2.4 |
3.4 |
1.8 |
0.6 |
| M4 |
0.7 |
7.0 |
7.66 |
6.5 |
2.8 |
4.5 |
2.2 |
1.2 |
| M5 |
0.8 |
8.0 |
8.79 |
8.0 |
3.5 |
5.5 |
2.8 |
2.0 |
| M6 |
1.0 |
10.0 |
11.05 |
9.0 |
4.0 |
6.5 |
3.2 |
3.5 |
| M8 |
1.25 |
13.0 |
14.38 |
11.0 |
5.0 |
8.6 |
4.0 |
7.5 |
| M10 |
1.5 |
17.0 |
18.90 |
14.0 |
6.0 |
10.6 |
4.8 |
15.0 |
| M12 |
1.75 |
19.0 |
21.10 |
16.0 |
7.0 |
12.6 |
5.6 |
22.0 |
| M14 |
2.0 |
22.0 |
24.49 |
19.0 |
8.0 |
14.6 |
6.4 |
37.0 |
| M16 |
2.0 |
24.0 |
26.75 |
21.0 |
9.0 |
16.6 |
7.2 |
50.0 |
| M20 |
2.5 |
30.0 |
33.53 |
25.0 |
11.0 |
20.6 |
9.0 |
95.0 |
* Unit weights are approximate reference values for A2 stainless steel (density ≈ 7.93 g/cm³). Actual weights may vary slightly by batch.
Selection Guide
| Application Requirement |
Recommended Specification |
| General indoor / light outdoor use |
M3–M8, A2-70, Passivated |
| Food processing / hygienic environments |
M5–M12, A2-70, Passivated & Pickled |
| Architectural / decorative exposed fastening |
M6–M16, A2-70, Bright Finish |
| Marine / coastal moderate exposure |
M6–M20, A2-70 (consider A4 for severe marine) |
| Electrical enclosures / panels |
M3–M10, A2-70, Passivated |
| Machinery guards & covers |
M8–M20, A2-70 |
Standard Reference
DIN 917 specifies low-profile thin-pattern cap nuts with a closed domed top that covers and protects the bolt end. Key standard relationships:
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DIN 917 — Low profile thin pattern cap nut (this product)
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DIN 1587 — High profile cap nut (taller dome, deeper cap)
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ISO 4161 — Hexagon nuts with flange (different geometry)
- Thread tolerance: 6H per ISO 965-1
- Mechanical properties: A2-70 per ISO 3506-2
- Dimensional tolerance: ISO 4759-1 Product Grade A (M3–M16), Grade B (M20)
Product Gallery
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Why FULLERKREG
- 🏭 Direct Manufacturer — Produced in our own facility with full process control from raw material to finished part
- 📐 Strict DIN Compliance — Every batch dimensionally verified against DIN 917 drawings; material certified to A2-70 (ISO 3506-2)
- 🔬 Material Traceability — Mill certificates (MTC) available; SUS304 / 1.4301 composition verified per heat
- 📦 Wholesale & Bulk Ready — Standard packaging in bulk bags or box-of-boxes; custom labeling and kitting available for OEM/distributor orders
- 🌍 Global Export Experience — Regularly shipped to Europe, North America, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East with full export documentation
- ⚡ Fast Lead Times — In-stock sizes available for immediate dispatch; custom sizes and special quantities on short lead time
- 💬 Engineering Support — Technical team available to assist with specification, substitution, and application questions