Still in some applications that may not be a problem.
Self locking nut types.
Free running types often rely upon an additional component such as a lock washer or jam nut.
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.
Choose from our selection of self locking hex nuts including over 1 600 products in a wide range of styles and sizes.
Most locknuts are available from stock for fast delivery with non standard sizes and specials available to order.
Once initially loosened however they offer no further resistance to loosening which is their main disadvantage.
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.
Fastenright supply a wide range of self locking nuts for various applications.
The simplest method of locking a nut using a split pin is shown in the figure.
3 see page 19 for information on nasm25027 as applied to pem self clinching self locking nuts.
In the friction method either an additional nut called lock nut or a spring washer is used to lock the nut.
The thread locking performance of types lk lka and lks pemhex self clinching fasteners with md finish is equivalent to applicable nasm25027 specifications.
Sl self locking nuts are designed with a unique and economical tri dent locking feature meeting 3 cycle locking performance requirements page 7.
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.
Nut type pem self clinching nut selector guide 1 describes best practice for typical applications.
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.
A philidas industrial nut is an all metal locking hexagon nut designed to have a friction grip between the nut and bolt threads.
Prevailing torque types however are designed to create friction.
The first type used fiber instead of nylon and was invented in.
Resistant to vibration torque available in stainless steel and other finishes.
5 locking performance is not affected by the number of on off cycles.
6 nylon locking element temperature limit is 250 f 120 c.
The self clinching feature is the same tried and proven design preferred and appreciated for fast simple assembly.
4 meets torque requirements for nasm25027 through five cycles.
Fasteners can be used in other panel materials not listed here if specified.
