The Tufnut Works

Tufnut Security Nuts & Tamper Proof Fasteners



Tufnut Hardware

Security Nuts
Anti Theft Nuts
Tamper Proof Nuts

Security Nuts, Anti Theft Nuts, Tamper Proof Nuts
Tufnut Security Nuts have sloped sides, and are made of case hardened steel, which makes them impossible to grasp with hand tools. The tamperproof nuts are available in standard USS and Metric sizes.

Our patented fastening technique lets you fasten the Tufnuts with your regular tools, or you can use our new Tufnut Speedwrench.

The Tufnut security nut can be installed as tightly as desired but is removeable for maintenance, and is REUSEABLE. You don't need to replace it each time you maintain a sign.

Tufnut Specifications


Since we provide specialty security fasteners, our prices are pretty high compared to regular nuts & bolts. Our value to you is in what we can do for you out there on the road. We think if you try our stuff you'll find that it doesn't cost much to keep your problem signs where they belong, compared to the cost of having them missing. You can often cut the cost of securing your signs by using just one security nut per sign post, which prevents removing the reachable fastening.

Our customers say . . .
"If these Tufnuts are installed properly, you will find that sign theft will drop drastically.
The only problem we have now is vandalism or theft of signs and post together."
John Bunton, Caddo Parish Commission


Breakaway Nuts are used when the 1" square base of the Tufnut is too broad to fit the fastening surface. They are available in zinc, aluminum, or steel, and can be installed with regular tools, including socket wrenches.

Tri-groove Nuts are used when the nuts need to be fastened AND removed from the top. They are installed with a special wrench that also removes the nut for maintenance.



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Tufnut Security Nuts

Tufnut Security Nuts

Tufnut Security Nuts

Tufnut Steel Security Nuts are fastened with regular tools. They can be installed as tightly as desired but are removable for maintenance, and are REUSABLE. Tufnut tamper proof nuts are fully adjustable, to give you complete control over how tightly your property is secured.

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Part #

Name

Price

TN10

Tufnut Security Nut - 3/16" - 100 ea

$58.76

TN25

Tufnut Security Nut - 1/4-20 - 100 ea

$60.23

TN31

Tufnut Security Nut - 5/16-18 -100 ea

$62.54

TN37

Tufnut Security Nut - 3/8-16 - 100 ea

$66.63

TN50

Tufnut Security Nut - 1/2-13 - 100 ea

$85.71



Tufnut Metric Tamperproof Nuts

Tufnut Metric
Tamperproof Nuts

Tufnut Metric Tamperproof Nuts

Tufnut Metric Tamperproof Nuts are fastened with regular tools. These tamper proof nuts can be installed as tightly as desired but are removable for maintenance, and are REUSABLE. Tufnut anti-theft nuts are fully adjustable, to give you complete control over how tightly your property is secured.

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Part #

Name

Price

TNM6

Tufnut Tamperproof Nut - M6 - 100 ea

$60.23

TNM8

Tufnut Tamperproof Nut - M8 - 100 ea

$62.54

TNM10

Tufnut Tamperproof Nut - M10 - 100 ea

$66.63

TNM12

Tufnut Tamperproof Nut - M-12 - 100 ea

$85.71



Tufnut Speedwrench

Tufnut Speedwrench

Tufnut Speedwrench

The Tufnut Speedwrench speeds Installation time. You just run the Tufnut onto the bolt, finger-tight. Spin the wrench onto the bolt until it meets the nut. Turn to tighten, then spin the speed wrench off.

The Speedwrench is used only for installing the nuts, and is usually used with high volume projects. The Tufnut is removed using the standard two-nut method.

Trial order Speedwrenches are 1/2 Price with 500 nuts, or FREE with 1,000 nuts. Please order offline.

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Part #

Name

Price

SR25

Tufnut Speedwrench for TN25

$40.00

SR31

Tufnut Speedwrench for TN31

$40.00

SR37

Tufnut Speedwrench for TN37

$40.00

SR50

Tufnut Speedwrench for TN50

$42.00

SRM8

Tufnut Speedwrench for M8

$40.00

SRM10

Tufnut Speedwrench for M10

$40.00



Breakaway Nuts

Vandlgard Breakaway Nuts

Breakaway Nuts

Vandlgard breakaway nuts are used when the 1" square base of the Tufnut is too broad to fit the fastening surface. Vandal guard tamper proof nuts are available in zinc, aluminum, or steel, and can be installed with regular tools, including socket wrenches. Upon tightening, the hex head shears off, leaving the 5/8" wide conical nut base to protect your property.

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Part #

Name

Price

VNA38

Vandlgard Nuts 3/8-16
- Aluminum - 100 ea

$71.42

VNA31-L

Vandlgard Nuts 5/16-18
- Aluminum - 100 ea - Low torque for signs

$67.55

VNA31-H

Vandlgard Breakaway Nuts 5/16-18
- Aluminum - 100 ea - High torque

$67.55

VNA25

Vandlgard Breakaway Nuts 1/4-20
- Aluminum - 100 ea

$55.11

VNA10

Vandlgard Breakaway Nuts 3/16-24
- Aluminum - 100 ea

$39.06

VNZ50

Vandlegard Break away Nuts 1/2-13
- Zinc - 100 ea

$84.04

VNZ38

Vandlegard Break away Nuts 3/8-16
- Zinc - 100 ea

$63.00

VNZ31

Vandlegard Break away Nuts 5/16-18
- Zinc - 100 ea

$55.93

VNS31-L

Vandlguard Breakaway Nuts 5/16-18
- Steel - 100 ea - Low torque for signs

$67.91

VNS31-H

Vandlguard Breakaway Nuts 5/16-18
- Steel - 100 ea - High torque

$67.91

VGAM10

Vandal guard Breakaway Nuts M10
- Aluminum - 100 ea

$71.42

VGAM8

Vandal guard Breakaway Nuts M8
- Aluminum - 100 ea

$67.38

VGAM6

Vandal guard Breakaway Nuts M6
- Aluminum - 100 ea

$55.11

VGAM5

Vandal guard Breakaway Nuts M5
- Aluminum - 100 ea

$39.06



Tri-Groove Security Nuts

Tri-Groove Security Nuts

Tri-Groove Security Nuts

Tri-groove security nuts are installed, removed and reused with a special wrench that permits access to recessed mountings or deep channels. They can be used when there is no access to the fastening from the side.

These nuts are the original 1018 steel tri groove nuts that cannot be shattered with a hammer blow like many zinc die-cast nuts.

Be sure to order a socket for each size security nut you need. The smaller TGSS socket works with both the #10 or 1/4" tri groove nut, while the larger TGSM works on 5/16" or 3/8" tri-groove nuts.

Sockets can only be purchased with tri-groove security nut orders, or by exisiting tri-groove customers.
These wrenches are not sold separately.


If you need a driver for the socket, we offer a screwdriver and power drill adapter below.

Part #

Name

Price

TG1024

Tri-Groove Security Nuts 10-24 - 100 ea

$61.70

TG1032

Tri-Groove Security Nut 10-32 - 100 ea

$61.70

TG25

Tri-Groove Nut 1/4-20 - 100 ea

$63.24

TG31

Tri-Groove Nuts 5/16-18 - 100 ea

$65.66

TG38

Tri-Groove Tamper proof Nut 3/8-16 - 100 ea

$69.96

TG50

Tri-Groove Tamperpruf Nuts 1/2-13 - 100 ea

$89.99

TGSS

Tri-Groove Socket for 10 and 1/4 nuts

$18.00

TGSM

Tri-Groove Socket for 5/16 and 3/8 nuts

$20.40

TGSL

Tri-Groove Socket for 1/2 nuts

$22.80

TGD38

Tri-Groove Driver Handle for Sockets

$8.00

TGDA38

Drill Adapter for Sockets

$6.00





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Updated:July 2010