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Why are hexagonal headed bolts and nuts usually preferred to square headed bolts and nuts?
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∙ 8y ago
Having 6 points of contact rather than just 4 (for square bolts and nuts) reduces the tendency to damage the nuts by shearing the edges.
Of course, square bolts have an advantage if using an alternative tool (pliers, lock-grips) to hold or turn the bolt, because there is a wider surface to grip than with hex bolts.
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