Nylon SAE Fasteners for Hobby Building

Nylon fasteners in SAE sizing fill a specific need on the workbench: places where a builder wants the holding power of a threaded fastener without the weight, corrosion, or electrical conductivity of metal. For RC and general hobby projects, that combination solves problems metal screws sometimes create.

Where Nylon Fasteners Help

Because nylon is light and does not conduct electricity, these fasteners suit spots near electronics, wiring, or delicate parts where a metal screw could add unwanted weight or risk a short. They also resist rust, which makes them useful in damp conditions.

SAE sizing follows the inch-based thread standard, so these fasteners match hardware and drilled holes measured in fractional inch dimensions rather than metric. Keeping a small assortment of the common thread sizes on hand saves trips to the workshop drawer in the middle of a build and helps a project move along smoothly.

Browse the nylon SAE fasteners below for your next project.