"k_fitchgerald" wrote in message
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Just a common nut, steel. Maybe 1cm in length?

The length of the nut (which means number of threads) has to do with the
strength of the nut. With a larger diameter thread, there is typically a lot
of force, unless it's something like an optical instrument or something that
requires a large bore with very little force.

I'm asking because if you can find a common application, you can find a
source.

After googling "M38x1.5" it seems nitrogen springs (self-contained
cylinders) used on stamping dies use that thread. You may be able to find a
nut from www.danly.com or another similar supplier.

HTH.

Regards,

Robin