locking nut
Vibration-resistant fastener hardware
A locking nut is a nut designed to resist loosening from vibration or torque.
Some types use nylon inserts, deformed threads, or castellated tops with cotter pins; others lock against a second nut.
Also called a lock nut.
Make sure to use a locking nut on anything that vibrates.
- locknutSelf-securing threaded fastener
- fastenerSecures things together
- machine screwThreaded fastener for pre-tapped holes
- threadedPassed through an opening
- torqueRotational force measurement
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