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| Feature | Commercial Standoff | NAS1829 Standoff | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Requires threadlocker or lock washer. | Built-in prevailing torque (self-locking). | | Stacking accuracy | Variable height tolerance (±0.010" typical). | Tight military tolerance (±0.005" or better). | | Material | Brass, nylon, or low-grade steel. | Corrosion-resistant steel (CRES) or stainless steel passivated. | | Certification | No traceability. | Full material lot traceability & certification. | nas1829 male-female standoffs
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| Thread Size | Typical Hex Width | Standard Lengths (inches) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | #2-56 | 1/8" | 0.250, 0.375, 0.500 | | (Most common) | 3/16" | 0.250 through 1.000 | | #6-32 | 1/4" | 0.500 through 1.500 | | #8-32 | 5/16" | 0.500 through 2.000 | | Tight military tolerance (±0