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    Heavy-Profile Nylon-Insert Locknuts

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Locknuts. Heavy-Profile Nylon-Insert Locknuts.
    About 10% wider and taller than standard-profile locknuts, these handle heavier loads by distributing them over a larger area. The nylon insert grips the screw to prevent loosening from moderate vibration without damaging threads. However, the insert may become brittle if exposed to high temperatures. These locknuts are reusable a handful of times, but the holding power decreases with each use.
    High-Strength Steel
    Rated Grade 8, Grade C, or Class 10, these locknuts are about 25% stronger than medium-strength steel nuts. To avoid stripped threads during installation, make sure your screw has a comparable strength rating.
    Zinc-Yellow-Chromate-Plated Steel—With a more durable finish than clear zinc plating, these nuts are suitable for most wet and outdoor environments. However, they won't hold up to the harsh chemicals that stainless steel can.
    Black-Oxide Steel—Typically chosen for their appearance, these nuts have a dark, matte coating to create a finished look. They offer minimal corrosion resistance, so they're best for dry environments.
    Steel—Best for dry environments since moisture will cause these nuts to rust.
    Thread
    Size
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Fastener Strength
    Grade/Class
    Insert Max.
    Temp., ° F
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Zinc-Yellow-Chromate-Plated Steel
    1"-8
    1 5/8"1 9/32"SAE Grade 8
    220100000000000000
    1 1/4"-7
    2 1/64"1 41/64"SAE Grade 8
    220100000000000000
    1 1/2"-6
    2 25/64"1 59/64"SAE Grade 8
    220100000000000000
     
    Black-Oxide Steel
    1"-8
    1 5/8"1 9/32"SAE Grade 8
    22010000000000000
    1 1/4"-7
    2 1/64"1 41/64"SAE Grade 8
    220100000000000000
    1 1/2"-6
    2 25/64"1 59/64"SAE Grade 8
    220100000000000000
     
    Steel
    1"-8
    1 5/8"1 9/32"SAE Grade 8
    22010000000000000
    1 1/2"-6
    2 25/64"1 59/64"SAE Grade 8
    220100000000000000
     
    Low-Strength Steel
    Rated Grade 2, Class 6, or lower, these locknuts are about half as strong as medium-strength steel nuts. Use them with screws that have a similar strength rating to avoid stripping threads during installation.
    Zinc-Plated Steel—A step up from plain steel, the zinc plating withstands occasional exposure to moisture.
    Thread
    Size
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Insert Max.
    Temp., ° F
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Zinc-Plated Steel
    1/4"-20
    1/2"3/8"250100000000000000000
    5/16"-18
    9/16"7/16"25010000000000000000
    3/8"-16
    11/16"35/64"2505000000000000000
    7/16"-14
    3/4"39/64"Not Rated2500000000000000
    1/2"-13
    7/8"45/64"2502500000000000000
    5/8"-11
    1 1/16"55/64"2501000000000000000
    3/4"-10
    1 1/4"1"25050000000000000
    7/8"-9
    1 7/16"1 1/8"250500000000000000
    1"-8
    1 5/8"1 17/64"25010000000000000
    1 1/4"-7
    2"1 41/64"25010000000000000
    1 1/2"-6
    2 3/8"1 59/64"250100000000000000
     
    Corrosion-Resistant Stainless Steel
    18-8 Stainless Steel—The choice for wet and outdoor environments, these locknuts resist rust. However, they won't hold up to the harsh chemicals that 316 stainless steel can.
    316 Stainless Steel—Our most corrosion-resistant nuts, these hold up in just about any environment. They won't degrade from exposure to weather, salt water, and most chemicals.
    Thread
    Size
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Insert Max.
    Temp., ° F
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    18-8 Stainless Steel
    1/4"-20
    1/2"3/8"2501000000000000000
    5/16"-18
    9/16"7/16"25050000000000000
    3/8"-16
    11/16"35/64"25050000000000000
    1/2"-13
    7/8"45/64"25010000000000000
    5/8"-11
    1 1/16"55/64"25010000000000000
    3/4"-10
    1 1/4"1"250100000000000000
    7/8"-9
    1 7/16"1 9/64"Not Rated100000000000000
    1"-8
    1 5/8"1 5/16"Not Rated100000000000000
     
    316 Stainless Steel
    3/8"-16
    11/16"35/64"250100000000000000
    1/2"-13
    7/8"45/64"25010000000000000
    5/8"-11
    1 1/16"55/64"250100000000000000
    3/4"-10
    1 1/4"1"250100000000000000
     

    Heavy-Profile Flex-Top Locknuts for Heavy Vibration

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Locknuts. Heavy-Profile Flex-Top Locknuts for Heavy Vibration.
    About 10% wider and taller than standard flex-top nuts, these handle heavier loads by distributing them over a larger area. The top section expands to grip the screw on all sides for a stronger hold than both nylon-insert and distorted-thread locknuts. As a result, they're suitable for use in equipment with constant, vigorous vibration, such as engines. These locknuts are reusable a handful of times, but the holding power decreases with each use.
    Steel
    These locknuts have equivalent strength to Grade 8 and Class 10 steel nuts. To avoid stripped threads during installation, make sure your screw has a comparable strength rating.
    Cadmium-Plated Steel—These locknuts have good lubricity to thread on smoothly and ease installation. The plating also creates a barrier against rust that's comparable to zinc-yellow-chromate plating.
    Thread
    Size
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Cadmium-Plated Steel
    1/4"-20
    1/2"19/64"10000000000000000
    5/16"-18
    9/16"21/64"1000000000000000
    3/8"-16
    5/8"25/64"1000000000000000
    1/2"-13
    13/16"1/2"500000000000000
    5/8"-11
    1"41/64"10000000000000
    3/4"-10
    1 1/8"49/64"10000000000000
    7/8"-9
    1 5/16"57/64"100000000000000
    1"-8
    1 1/2"1 1/64"100000000000000
     
    Corrosion-Resistant Stainless Steel
    18-8 Stainless Steel—The choice for wet and outdoor environments, these locknuts resist rust. However, they won't hold up to the harsh chemicals that 316 stainless steel can.
    Thread
    Size
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    18-8 Stainless Steel
    1/4"-20
    1/2"19/64"1000000000000000
    5/16"-18
    9/16"21/64"100000000000000
    3/8"-16
    5/8"25/64"100000000000000
    7/16"-14
    3/4"29/64"100000000000000
    1/2"-13
    13/16"1/2"100000000000000
     

    Heavy-Profile Steel-Insert Locknuts for Extreme Vibration

    Image of Product. Bottom orientation. Locknuts. Heavy-Profile Steel-Insert Locknuts for Extreme Vibration.
    Nearly 10% wider and taller than standard steel-insert locknuts, these handle heavier loads by distributing them over a larger area. They also have the most secure hold of all the heavy-profile locknuts we offer. The tab on the insert stops the nut from rotating, even under extreme vibration. These locknuts are ideal for equipment with constant motion or jarring starts and stops, including conveyors, shakers, and compactors. In fact, they're so secure that they're even used to fasten components on roller coasters. These locknuts are also reusable, but their holding power decreases after the first use, so you should use a new nut for the strongest possible hold.
    High-Strength Steel
    Rated Grade 8, Grade C, or Class 10, these locknuts are about 25% stronger than medium-strength steel nuts. To avoid stripped threads during installation, make sure your screw has a comparable strength rating.
    Zinc-Yellow-Chromate-Plated Steel—With a more durable finish than clear zinc plating, these nuts are suitable for most wet and outdoor environments. However, they won't hold up to the harsh chemicals that stainless steel can.
    Steel—Best for dry environments since moisture will cause these nuts to rust.
    Thread
    Size
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Fastener Strength
    Grade/Class
    Each
    Zinc-Yellow-Chromate-Plated Steel
    1/2"-13
    7/8"19/32"SAE Grade 8
    00000000000000
    5/8"-11
    1 1/16"47/64"SAE Grade 8
    0000000000000
    3/4"-10
    1 1/4"57/64"SAE Grade 8
    0000000000000
    1"-8
    1 5/8"1 11/64"SAE Grade 8
    00000000000000
     
    Steel
    3/8"-16
    11/16"13/32"SAE Grade 8
    0000000000000
    1/2"-13
    7/8"37/64"SAE Grade 8
    0000000000000
    5/8"-11
    1 1/16"47/64"SAE Grade 8
    0000000000000
    3/4"-10
    1 1/4"7/8"SAE Grade 8
    0000000000000
    7/8"-9
    1 7/16"1 1/32"SAE Grade 8
    00000000000000
    1"-8
    1 5/8"1 11/64"SAE Grade 8
    00000000000000
    1 1/8"-7
    1 13/16"1 17/64"SAE Grade 8
    00000000000000
    1 1/4"-7
    2"1 13/32"SAE Grade 8
    00000000000000
    1 1/2"-6
    2 3/8"1 11/16"SAE Grade 8
    00000000000000
    1 3/4"-5
    2 3/4"2 1/32"SAE Grade 8
    000000000000000
     
    Medium-Strength Steel
    These Grade 5 or Class 8 nuts are your go-to for fastening most machinery and equipment. To avoid stripped threads during installation, make sure your screw has a comparable strength rating.
    Steel—Best for dry environments since moisture will cause these nuts to rust.
    Thread
    Size
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Fastener Strength
    Grade/Class
    Each
    Steel
    1/2"-13
    7/8"9/16"SAE Grade 5
    00000000000000
    5/8"-11
    1 1/16"45/64"SAE Grade 5
    0000000000000
    3/4"-10
    1 1/4"27/32"SAE Grade 5
    0000000000000
    7/8"-9
    1 7/16"63/64"SAE Grade 5
    0000000000000
    1"-8
    1 5/8"1 1/8"SAE Grade 5
    00000000000000
     
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