Self Locking Nut Types

Fasteners can be used in other panel materials not listed here if specified.

Self locking nut types.

A locknut also known as a lock nut locking nut self locking nut prevailing torque nut stiff nut or elastic stop nut is a nut that resists loosening under vibrations and torque. This type of nut is used on the hubs and bottom brackets of bicycles to lock any nuts just loose enough to. Most locknuts are available from stock for fast delivery with non standard sizes and specials available to order. The first type used fiber instead of nylon and was invented in.

In the friction method either an additional nut called lock nut or a spring washer is used to lock the nut. Still in some applications that may not be a problem. Resistant to vibration torque available in stainless steel and other finishes. Elastic stop nuts and prevailing torque nuts are of the particular type where some portion of the nut deforms elastically to provide a locking action.

In stock and ready to ship. The positive methods of locking make use of a split pin or a screw or a lock plate or a tab washer to lock the nut. 3 see page 19 for information on nasm25027 as applied to pem self clinching self locking nuts. Free running types often rely upon an additional component such as a lock washer or jam nut.

Fastenright supply a wide range of self locking nuts for various applications. 6 nylon locking element temperature limit is 250 f 120 c. The thread locking performance of types lk lka and lks pemhex self clinching fasteners with md finish is equivalent to applicable nasm25027 specifications. 4 meets torque requirements for nasm25027 through five cycles.

The self clinching feature is the same tried and proven design preferred and appreciated for fast simple assembly. Nut type pem self clinching nut selector guide 1 describes best practice for typical applications. The second nut is held still with a wrench and then the first nut is backed up with another wrench to press tightly against the second nut achieving a locked position on the bolt and also backing the first nut into its desired position. Prevailing torque types however are designed to create friction.

Sl self locking nuts are designed with a unique and economical tri dent locking feature meeting 3 cycle locking performance requirements page 7. The simplest method of locking a nut using a split pin is shown in the figure. Choose from our selection of self locking hex nuts including over 1 600 products in a wide range of styles and sizes. A philidas industrial nut is an all metal locking hexagon nut designed to have a friction grip between the nut and bolt threads.