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When shopping for nuts, you may come across cap nuts. They typically feature the same hexagonal threaded interior — just like traditional nuts. Cap nuts, however, don’t have an open design. They are known as “cap nuts” because they are capped. For a better understanding of cap nuts and how they work, keep reading.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Are Cap Nuts?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Cap nuts are threaded fasteners with a dome-shaped cap. Also known as acorn nuts, they are used in conjunction with a bolt. You can hand-twist a cap nut onto the end of a bolt. The cap will simply cover the end of the bolt so that it’s no longer exposed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cap Nuts vs Traditional Nuts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Cap nuts differ from traditional nuts with their capped design. You can find them in different materials and sizes. All cap nuts, though, feature a cap on top.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The cap encapsulates the nut’s threaded interior. Rather than being open, cap nuts have a closed top. Traditional nuts, on the other hand, have a completely open design without a cap or cover.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Common features of cap nuts include the following:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n