At Ananka Fasteners Pvt Ltd, we engineer, manufacture, and supply premium Free-Cutting Brass C36000 (UNS C36000) Heavy Hex Nut built for demanding service. The benchmark free-machining brass (100% machinability rating) for high-volume precision-turned components. This technical datasheet covers the precise dimensional tolerances per ASME B18.2.2 and the material requirements dictated by ASTM F467 Gr C36000 and ASTM B16.
A Free-Cutting Brass C36000 Heavy Hex Nut provides a larger bearing surface and wrenching area than a standard hex nut, and is typically paired with heavy hex bolts and stud bolts in piping and pressure-boundary joints. The tables below provide the principal dimensions, equivalent material grades, chemical composition and mechanical properties covered by the technical data for this product.
Our heavy hex nuts are manufactured in standard and custom configurations, ensuring a precise fit for demanding structural, piping, and chemical-process applications.
| Product Name | Free-Cutting Brass C36000 Heavy Hex Nut | Material Category | Copper Alloy |
| Material Grade | Free-Cutting Brass C36000 (UNS C36000) | Fastener Spec | ASTM F467 Gr C36000 |
| Dimension Spec | ASME B18.2.2 | Material Spec | ASTM B16 |
| Thread Standard | ASME B1.1 (UNC, UNF, 8UN) | Thread Tolerance | Class 2B / 3B (Internal) |
The ASME B18.2.2 specification governs the physical geometry of this product. The tolerances below ensure a secure, reliable mate under service loads. Heavy hex nuts provide a larger bearing surface and greater thickness for high-load joints.
| Nominal Size (in) | Width Across Flats (Max – Min) | Width Across Corners (Max) | Thickness (Max – Min) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/2″ | 0.875 – 0.850 | 1.010 | 0.504 – 0.464 |
| 5/8″ | 1.062 – 1.031 | 1.227 | 0.631 – 0.587 |
| 3/4″ | 1.250 – 1.212 | 1.443 | 0.758 – 0.710 |
| 7/8″ | 1.438 – 1.394 | 1.660 | 0.885 – 0.833 |
| 1″ | 1.625 – 1.575 | 1.876 | 1.012 – 0.956 |
| 1-1/8″ | 1.812 – 1.756 | 2.093 | 1.139 – 1.079 |
| 1-1/4″ | 2.000 – 1.938 | 2.309 | 1.251 – 1.187 |
The heavy hex nut thread is manufactured to match the corresponding heavy hex bolt or stud thread series and class. Buyers should confirm the required nominal size, thread series and thread class against the purchase drawing or applicable standard before ordering.
The UNS C36000 Heavy Hex Nut is manufactured from Free-Cutting Brass C36000, a copper alloy. The equivalent designations below assist with cross-referencing this material against European, British and other national standards.
| US / UNS | Werkstoff Nr. (DIN) | European (EN) | British Standard (BS) | Other / AFNOR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C36000 | 2.0375 (CuZn36Pb3) | CuZn36Pb3 | CZ124 | U-Z36 Pb3 (AFNOR) |
This section details the chemical composition limits and minimum mechanical properties governing Free-Cutting Brass C36000 (UNS C36000) fasteners, as dictated by ASTM F467 Gr C36000 (chemistry & mechanicals) and the raw bar/rod standard ASTM B16.
| Element | Composition, % |
|---|---|
| Copper | 60.0–63.0 |
| Lead | 2.5–3.7 |
| Zinc | Balance |
| Iron, max | 0.35 |
| Condition / Temper | Tensile Strength min, psi (MPa) | Yield Strength min, psi (MPa) | Elongation min, % | Hardness |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Half-hard bar | 55 000 (380) | 25 000 (170) | 20 | – |
| Annealed bar | 49 000 (340) | 18 000 (125) | 30 | – |
Our Free-Cutting Brass C36000 heavy hex nuts are specified across the following industries and service conditions, drawing on the material’s core strengths:
For applications exposed to highly aggressive acids or elevated temperature service, the material selection should be reviewed with the project engineer rather than choosing this alloy solely on its corrosion resistance.
Every batch of Heavy Hex Nuts produced undergoes rigorous internal and third-party testing to ensure zero-defect delivery. We supply complete traceability with our global shipments.
For technical documentation and quotations, buyers can also review the Ananka Fasteners manufacturing and supply range or contact the team through the fastener enquiry and technical support page.
This datasheet references ASME B18.2.2 for dimensional requirements and ASTM F467 Gr C36000 for material and fastener requirements. The applicable standard edition and purchase requirements should be confirmed for every project.
For ASME standards information, see the ASME standards catalogue. For ASTM International material and fastener specifications, see the ASTM International standards catalogue. These external references are provided for standards identification; the purchaser should verify the current edition applicable to the order.
A Free-Cutting Brass C36000 Heavy Hex Nut is a heavy-series hex nut with a larger width-across-flats than a standard hex nut manufactured from Free-Cutting Brass C36000 (UNS C36000). The product combines the ASME B18.2.2 dimensional geometry with the ASTM F467 Gr C36000 material and fastener requirements.
The dimensional information in this datasheet is based on ASME B18.2.2, which governs the physical geometry of this product. The table above provides the principal dimensions listed for the Free-Cutting Brass C36000 product range.
Free-Cutting Brass C36000 is identified as UNS C36000. The equivalent designations listed in this datasheet include Werkstoff Nr. 2.0375 (CuZn36Pb3), EN CuZn36Pb3, British Standard CZ124, U-Z36 Pb3 (AFNOR).
Free-Cutting Brass C36000 is a copper alloy known for good corrosion resistance combined with favourable machinability or fatigue performance. For applications exposed to highly aggressive acids or elevated temperature service, the material selection should be reviewed with the project engineer rather than choosing this alloy solely on its corrosion resistance.
The product information supports standard and custom configurations. For a quotation, provide the required material grade, nominal size, dimensional requirement, quantity, standard and any inspection or certificate requirements.
Need a Free-Cutting Brass C36000 Heavy Hex Nut for an industrial project? Send the required size, quantity, standard and certification requirements to Ananka Fasteners. Our team can review the requirement and provide technical and commercial information for standard or custom configurations.
Recommended RFQ details: Free-Cutting Brass C36000 / UNS C36000, nominal size, ASME B18.2.2 requirement, quantity, inspection requirements and EN 10204 certificate requirements where applicable.
