New Star Industries manufactures 12 Point Nuts, also known as Star Nuts, designed for applications where high torque needs to be applied in tight, restricted spaces. The twelve-point (double hex) profile gives a wrench or socket twice as many engagement points as a standard hex nut, which means it can be turned in half the swing arc — a small but critical advantage when working in cramped assembly conditions.
A standard hex nut needs a full 60-degree swing to reposition a wrench between turns — a 12 point nut only needs 30 degrees, thanks to its twelve engagement flats. This makes it the preferred choice wherever high-torque tightening has to happen in a confined space. We manufacture our 12 point nuts in grades 8 and 10, strictly as per the customer's own drawing, in sizes from M18 to M45.
✓ Reduced Swing Arc: The twelve-point profile allows a wrench to be repositioned in half the arc needed for a standard hex nut, making it easier to work in tight, obstructed spaces.
✓ High Torque Capacity: Manufactured in grades 8 and 10, our 12 point nuts are built to handle the high clamping forces typically required in heavy machinery and structural assemblies.
✓ Precision Fit: Produced strictly as per customer drawing, ensuring the twelve-point profile matches the mating socket or spanner exactly, without slippage or rounding under high torque.
✓ Heavy-Duty Size Range: Available from M18 to M45, covering the larger diameters typically specified for demanding structural and mechanical connections.
✓ Consistent Batch Quality: Every batch is manufactured under controlled processes, ensuring uniform flat dimensions and thread quality across the full production run.
12 point nuts from New Star Industries are used in heavy machinery, structural steel connections, and mechanical assemblies where high torque needs to be applied in confined or hard-to-reach spaces — situations where a standard hex nut would require more swing clearance than the assembly allows.
Since 12 point nuts are almost always specified for a particular tooling or torque requirement, New Star Industries manufactures them strictly as per customer drawing, matching size, grade, and profile to your exact application. Share your drawing with our team, and we'll manufacture to your precise requirement.
For bulk orders, technical drawings, or grade selection guidance, get in touch with our team directly.
