ABOUT HEXAGONS
Why Hexagons and the Hex Nut?
The hexagon is one of the most fascinating polygons in nature and in mathematics. It is a figure organically designed with a unique set of properties, which is the very reason why it was chosen by mother nature, engineers, designers and others alike.
PROPERTIES OF THE HEXAGON
One of only three polygons that tesselate
One of only two polygons that tesselate in 3D
Only polygon with distance to center = length of its sides
Requires least length of wall – strongest and most efficient
6 is the only number that is both the sum and product of its three consecutive natural numbers
1 + 2 + 3 = 6
1 x 2 x 3 = 6
The Hexagon in…
Nature
The hexagon is present in mother nature because of its mathematical, organic and functional properties. Providing an optimum relationship of efficiency and functionality, it has inspired bees to build the most durable structures with no wasted space to deliver the biggest impact – i.e maximising ROI in honey production. Likewise, nature has designed numerous creatures and formations because of these qualities.
Design
Designers, architects, engineers and industrial designers have embraced mother nature and the properties of the hexagon to produce items that leverage the two-dimensional and three-dimensional benefits of this polygon. The hexagonal nut provides optimum and more amount of rotational flexibility, grip and durability than a square nut or a nut with a higher number of sides, hence it has become the fastener of choice.
“The properties of the hex nut represent our work ethic on brand design, with a strong focus on efficiency, efficacy, functionality and durability.”
The hex nut was designed in the 1700’s and is still the fastener of choice in all machines, from your kitchen appliances to Formula 1 cars to the space shuttle.
Optimum performance:
6 sides give it more granularity to reach tight spots
Takes only one sixth of a rotation to reach next side
Provides stronger grip and more torque than more sides would
Stronger corners offer higher durability
