Yichang Scaffold Nut - Manufacturer Supply - Construction Nut - Price - Application [Yichang Linhai Construction Equipment Rental Co., Ltd.] Scaffold nuts are essential connecting components that link various parts of steel pipe scaffolding. Below is a detailed introduction to scaffold nuts: I. Definition and Classification of Nuts Nuts generally refer to intermediate connecting parts that connect two components, commonly used in construction for fixing steel pipes with an outer diameter of Φ48mm. Nuts can be classified in various ways, mainly into the following three types based on their application: 1. Right-angle nuts (cross nuts and directional nuts): Used for connecting two perpendicular intersecting steel pipes, such as the connection between the vertical rod and the horizontal rod, or the horizontal rod and the diagonal rod. 2. Swivel nuts (movable nuts and universal nuts): Used for connecting two steel pipes that intersect at any angle. 3. Socket nuts (slotted nuts and straight nuts): Used for connecting two pipes that are directly opposite each other. II. Performance Characteristics of Nuts: Scaffold nuts have various performance characteristics that ensure their reliability and safety in actual use: 1. High deformation resistance: Compared to ordinary steel plate stamped nuts, the improved manufacturing process allows nuts to be up to 5mm thick, ensuring they do not deform during use. 2. Strong anti-slip performance: The anti-slip property of the nuts ensures a flush surface between the steel pipe and the nut, with a large contact area, overcoming the disadvantages of cast iron nuts that only have point or line contact with the steel pipe, effectively reducing errors and safety accidents during construction. 3. Strong anti-corrosion ability: The entire nut is treated with passivation and galvanizing to prevent corrosion, resulting in a long service life. 4. Easy maintenance: The nuts are not prone to rust or damage, making them easy to maintain after use, reducing maintenance difficulty and costs.