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The extended body lets two separate rod ends wind in from opposite sides and meet centrally inside the nut, turning two lengths of studding into a single rigid, in-line run.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe extra length compared with a standard hex nut gives significantly more thread engagement than a standard nut of the same diameter, spreading the load over a longer run of thread and increasing the tensile capacity of the joint. The nut body is manufactured from steel in property class 6 and finished in bright zinc plating (BZP), giving general-purpose corrosion resistance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hexagon profile allows tightening from either end with a standard open-end or socket spanner, so two rod ends can be wound in from opposite sides and torqued up against one another inside the nut, or a single continuous length of studding can be joined mid-run. In effect, a single coupling nut does the job that would otherwise need a full-length replacement rod, letting a shorter offcut or a second length of the same threaded rod be pressed into service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDIN 6334 hexagon coupling nut, also known as a long nut, extension nut or connecting nut, for joining threaded rod of the same metric diameter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtended body length of three times the nominal thread diameter (3d) from M6 to M24 (25mm on the M5), giving significantly more thread engagement than a standard hex nut of the same size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel construction in property class 6\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBright zinc plated (BZP) finish for general-purpose corrosion resistance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull hexagon profile allows tightening from either end with a standard open-end or socket spanner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull-length internal thread lets two rod ends be wound in from opposite sides to meet centrally, or joins a continuous run of studding mid-length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNine sizes from M5 up to M24 for metric threaded rod used in construction and engineering, in packs of 2, 5, 10, 25, 50 or 100\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoosing the Right Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatch the coupling nut to the nominal diameter of the threaded rod being joined: an M10 rod needs an M10 coupling nut, and so on. Use the width across flats figure in the table below to check which spanner or socket size you will need before starting work, and the length figure to confirm the nut will fit the available space if the rod is being joined inside a confined void, duct or ceiling grid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eThread size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eThread pitch\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWidth across flats\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLength\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.8mm (0.03in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8mm (0.31in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25mm (0.98in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.0mm (0.04in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10mm (0.39in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18mm (0.71in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.25mm (0.05in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13mm (0.51in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24mm (0.94in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.5mm (0.06in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e17mm (0.67in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30mm (1.18in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM12\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.75mm (0.07in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e19mm (0.75in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e36mm (1.42in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM14\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.0mm (0.08in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22mm (0.87in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e42mm (1.65in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM16\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.0mm (0.08in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24mm (0.94in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e48mm (1.89in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM20\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.5mm (0.10in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30mm (1.18in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60mm (2.36in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM24\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.0mm (0.12in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e36mm (1.42in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e72mm (2.83in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstallation Guidance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSelect the coupling nut that matches the nominal diameter of the threaded rod or stud being joined; thread size and pitch must match on both pieces of rod for the joint to draw up correctly. The internal thread runs the full length of the nut, so each rod is wound in from its own end until the two meet centrally inside the nut body; because the nut body is three times the thread diameter in length (25mm on the M5), there is enough working length to wind each rod in comfortably before the joint is fully engaged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAim for at least one full diameter of thread engagement on each side of the joint for a secure, load-bearing connection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply a thread-locking compound before assembly if a permanent joint is required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTighten using a standard open-end or socket spanner across the hex flats; the nut can be held or turned from either end\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen joining two separate lengths of studding, wind both rods in evenly so the joint sits centrally inside the nut rather than loaded to one end\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTypical Applications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtending threaded rod (studding) runs in suspended ceiling grids where a single length doesn’t reach the required drop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCable tray, containment and basket systems where threaded drop rods need to be lengthened or joined mid-run\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHVAC pipe and duct hangers, joining sections of support rod to reach the required suspension height\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJoining anchor bolts, tie rods and fixings in steel fabrication and racking assemblies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeneral engineering, machinery guarding and adjustable furniture assembly wherever a rigid, in-line connection between two lengths of the same threaded rod is required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeeping a range of sizes on hand as a general-purpose spare for ad-hoc studding repairs and extensions on site\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is a coupling nut?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA coupling nut, also called a long nut, extension nut or connecting nut, is an elongated hexagon nut threaded along its full length. Two lengths of the same metric threaded rod or stud wind in from opposite ends and meet inside it, joining them into one straight run.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat sizes are available?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNine sizes (thread diameter x length): M5 x 25mm, M6 x 18mm, M8 x 24mm, M10 x 30mm, M12 x 36mm, M14 x 42mm, M16 x 48mm, M20 x 60mm and M24 x 72mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat pack sizes are available?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePacks of 2, 5, 10, 25, 50 or 100 in every size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat size spanner do I need?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMeasured across the flats: 8mm for M5, 10mm for M6, 13mm for M8, 17mm for M10, 19mm for M12, 22mm for M14, 24mm for M16, 30mm for M20 and 36mm for M24.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre extension nuts and connecting nuts the same as coupling nuts?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, these are different names for the same 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