NUTS

United Steel supplies a variety of nuts used in the tracks and structural areas.  Nuts are furnished in light, medium and heavy patterns and are available in hex, square, and slotted nuts.  Above nuts are manufactured in low carbon, medium carbon and alloy steel or heat treated to grade 5 and 8 specifications.  Available in 3/8” through 4-1/2” both in course and fine threads.

Locknuts  
There are three types of locknuts.  Two way locknuts, top locknuts and nylon insert locknuts.  Locknuts are furnished in light and heavy patterns as well.

Coupling nuts  
United Steel  furnishes many types and sizes of coupling nuts in various materials including low carbon, medium carbon, alloy and in stainless steel as well.  Available in ¼” thread diameter up to 2”

Rail lock nuts
United Steel & Fasteners has designated a special lock nut for use in rigid track applications.  A special nylon insert locking device will absorb maximum vibrations and will prevent track bolts, frog and switch bolts from becoming loose and off the tracks.  These particularly designed nuts are a high volume and low cost production item and could be fastened with standard wrenches now in use throughout the USA and Canadian railroad systems.  Manufactured from C-1045 steel in extra thick patter to meet all A.R.E.A. requirements.

Cap nuts  
United Steel furnishes two sizes of cap nuts used on rail braces 7/8” and 1” capnuts are hot forged from SAE 1045 steel therefore achieving a greater strength and rigidity.