Nylon Lock Nut
A nylon lock nut comes with a nylon insert that conforms to the threads of the screw on which it is placed.
Nylon lock nut. More product details close. Nylon lock nuts differ from a standard hex nut in that they have a nylon insert secured within the nut. A nyloc nut also referred to as a nylon insert lock nut polymer insert lock nut or elastic stop nut is a kind of locknut with a nylon collar that increases friction on the screw thread. Several different nut shapes fit a variety of application and installation requirements.
When you install the nylon lock nut onto a bolt or threaded stud the nylon insert wraps around the threads and locks the nut in place. The screw thread does not cut into the nylon insert however the. Sometimes the nylon will simply be displaced or ejected as the nut is run down the external threads fig 3. This design minimizes vibration corrosion and helps to prevent loosening.
Lock nuts are hex nuts with a nylon lock nuts are hex nuts with a nylon insert. This causes the nylon lock nut to grip better against the threads and reduces the chances of the nut loosening due to the vibration of the screw. About 25 stronger than medium strength steel locknuts these nuts are made of high strength class 10 steel. For pricing and availability.
The nylon collar insert is placed at the end of the nut with an inner diameter id slightly smaller than the major diameter of the screw. The nylon insert is located in a tapered section located at the back of the nut. A nylon insert keeps metric bolt threads from coming loose due to vibration wear and temperature swings. The flat side of the lock nut should sit flush with the material once tightened.
While some dry nylon insert lock nuts are simply difficult to install others experience nylon rings extruding pushing out fig 1 or chipping after installation fig 2. Nylon insert flange lock nut locking insert. For example a locking nut may have an internal nylon patch or distorted threads to resist loosening. Project pak 25 count 3 8 in zinc plated standard sae nylon insert lock nuts.
Purple or white nylon 250 f max.