What are the sizes of lock nuts?
Usually given in mm, standard sizes for locking nut widths include 5.5mm, 6mm, 7mm, 8mm, 11mm, 12mm, and 13mm.
What is the difference between a hex nut and a lock nut?
Nylon insert lock nuts—also known as nylon nuts and stop nuts—are a prevailing torque, locking nut that resists loosening caused by vibration and normal use. Unlike free spinning hex nuts, lock nuts make use of a deforming elastic or metal material to stay in position against torque and shock.
Can a lock nut ever be undone?
Lock nuts can be very difficult to remove. A lock nut will not loosen, even under intense vibrations. They are different on each side, making them very difficult to get off. Lock nuts come in various sizes for many different applications and are most often used by mechanics and engineers to hold wheels in place.
What is a Binx nut?
Prevailing Torque Binx Nuts Binx Nuts are all metal, prevailing torque type self-locking nuts with the locking action provided by two slots cut into the side of the nut. The locking action of this locknut works on the diameter and the thread pitch, which counters loosening via stress or via vibrations.
What is KM lock nut?
KM Locking Nuts are often referred to as bearing nuts, shaft nuts of withdrawal nuts. They are commonly used in conjunction with suitable tab washers to securely locate bearings and other components onto a shaft. They can also be utilised when mounting taper bore bearings onto shafts.
What is a Stover nut?
Stayloc nuts, or often referred to as Stover nuts, are self-locking. They are prevailing torque, type of hexagon lock nuts. Stover nuts are easy to install as they’re simply screwed on to a thread.
How do Nylock nuts work?
Nyloc nuts feature a nylon collar in the top portion of the nut that locks the nut in place by essentially squeezing the threads of the bolt as the nut is tightened. In scientific terms, the friction that is created by the radial compressive force of the nut turning against the thread prevents it from loosening.