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    Nylon-Insert Locknuts

    Versatile yet economical, these are the most commonly used locknuts. 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
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Locknuts. Nylon-Insert Locknuts.
    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"-14
    1 7/16"1 3/64"SAE Grade 8
    220100000000000000
     
    Black-Oxide Steel
    1"-14
    1 7/16"1 3/64"SAE Grade 8
    22010000000000000
     
    Steel
    1"-14
    1 7/16"1 3/64"SAE Grade 8
    22010000000000000
     
    Medium-Strength Steel
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Locknuts. Nylon-Insert Locknuts.
    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.
    Zinc-Plated Steel—A step up from plain steel, the zinc plating withstands occasional exposure to moisture.
    Thread
    Size
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Fastener Strength
    Grade/Class
    Insert Max.
    Temp., ° F
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Zinc-Plated Steel
    1"-14
    1 7/16"1 3/64"SAE Grade 5
    2205000000000000000
     
    Low-Strength Steel
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Locknuts. Nylon-Insert Locknuts.
    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"-14
    1 7/16"1 3/64"2205000000000000000
     
    Corrosion-Resistant Stainless Steel
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Locknuts. Nylon-Insert Locknuts.
    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"-14
    1 7/16"1 3/64"220100000000000000
     
    316 Stainless Steel
    1"-14
    1 7/16"1 3/64"220100000000000000
     

    Thin-Profile Nylon-Insert Locknuts

    About half the height of standard-profile locknuts, these fit in spaces with low clearance. You can also use them as jam nuts by threading them against a hex nut to hold it in place. 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
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Locknuts. Thin-Profile Nylon-Insert Locknuts.
    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.
    Zinc-Plated Steel—A step up from plain steel, the zinc plating withstands occasional exposure to moisture.
    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.
    Thread
    Size
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Fastener Strength
    Grade/Class
    Insert Max.
    Temp., ° F
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Zinc-Yellow-Chromate-Plated Steel
    1"-14
    1 7/16"35/64"SAE Grade 8
    250100000000000000
     
    Zinc-Plated Steel
    1"-14
    1 7/16"35/64"SAE Grade 8
    22010000000000000
     
    Black-Oxide Steel
    1"-14
    1 7/16"35/64"SAE Grade 8
    25010000000000000
     
    Medium-Strength Steel
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Locknuts. Thin-Profile Nylon-Insert Locknuts.
    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.
    Zinc-Plated Steel—A step up from plain steel, the zinc plating withstands occasional exposure to moisture.
    Thread
    Size
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Fastener Strength
    Grade/Class
    Insert Max.
    Temp., ° F
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Zinc-Plated Steel
    1"-14
    1 7/16"35/64"SAE Grade 5
    220100000000000000
     
    Low-Strength Steel
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Locknuts. Thin-Profile Nylon-Insert Locknuts.
    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"-14
    1 7/16"35/64"220100000000000000
     
    Corrosion-Resistant Stainless Steel
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Locknuts. Thin-Profile Nylon-Insert Locknuts.
    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.
    Insert Max.
    Temp., ° F
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    18-8 Stainless Steel
    1"-14
    1 7/16"35/64"2201000000000000000
     

    Top-Lock Distorted-Thread Locknuts

    Irregularly shaped threads at the top of these locknuts grip the screw for a stronger hold than nylon-insert locknuts. Although the threads prevent the nut from backing out due to vibration, they also increase the effort to install and remove. To get these nuts off, you may need special tools, such as an impact wrench or propane torch. Nuts are not reusable.
    High-Strength Steel
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Locknuts. Top-Lock Distorted-Thread Locknuts.
    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.
    Zinc-Plated Steel—A step up from plain steel, the zinc plating withstands occasional exposure to moisture.
    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.
    Fastener Strength
    Grade/Class
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Zinc-Yellow-Chromate-Plated Steel
    1"-14
    1 1/2"55/64"ASTM Grade C
    100000000000000
     
    Zinc-Plated Steel
    1"-14
    1 1/2"55/64"ASTM Grade C
    500000000000000
     
    Cadmium-Plated Steel
    1"-14
    1 1/2"55/64"ASTM Grade C
    500000000000000
     
    Medium-Strength Steel
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Locknuts. Top-Lock Distorted-Thread Locknuts.
    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.
    Zinc-Plated Steel—A step up from plain steel, the zinc plating withstands occasional exposure to moisture.
    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.
    Thread
    Size
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Fastener Strength
    Grade/Class
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Zinc-Plated Steel
    1"-14
    1 1/2"15/16"SAE Grade 5
    1000000000000000
     
    Black-Oxide Steel
    1"-14
    1 1/2"15/16"SAE Grade 5
    10000000000000
     

    Center-Lock Distorted-Thread Locknuts

    Also known as reversible locknuts, these thread on from either side, so you don't have to worry about fastening them incorrectly and damaging your screw. The irregularly shaped threads in the middle grip the screw for a stronger hold than nylon-insert locknuts. Although the threads prevent the nut from backing out due to vibration, they also increase the effort to install and remove. To get these nuts off, you may need special tools, such as an impact wrench or propane torch. Nuts are not reusable.
    High-Strength Steel
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Locknuts. Center-Lock Distorted-Thread Locknuts.
    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.
    Thread
    Size
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Fastener Strength
    Grade/Class
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Zinc-Yellow-Chromate-Plated Steel
    1"-14
    1 1/2"55/64"SAE Grade 8
    1000000000000000
     
    Black-Oxide Steel
    1"-14
    1 1/2"55/64"SAE Grade 8
    100000000000000
     
    Low-Strength Steel
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Locknuts. Center-Lock Distorted-Thread Locknuts.
    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.
    Fastener Strength
    Grade/Class
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Zinc-Plated Steel
    1"-14
    1 1/2"55/64"SAE Grade 2
    5000000000000000
     
    Corrosion-Resistant Stainless Steel
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Locknuts. Center-Lock Distorted-Thread Locknuts.
    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
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    Wd.
    Ht.
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    18-8 Stainless Steel
    1"-14
    1 1/2"55/64"100000000000000
     

    Locknuts for use with Cotter Pins

    Use these locknuts to secure rotating parts subjected to mild vibration, such as the wheels on carts and hand trucks. They’re not recommended for use on parts exposed to high vibration because the pin can shear under prolonged stress. These nuts are reusable, but you'll need a new cotter pin (not included) with each use.
    Medium-Strength Steel
    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Locknuts. Locknuts for use with Cotter Pins.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Locknuts. Locknuts for use with Cotter Pins.
    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.
    Zinc-Plated Steel—A step up from plain steel, the zinc plating withstands occasional exposure to moisture.
    Thread
    Size
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Fastener Strength
    Grade/Class
    For Cotter
    Pin Dia.
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Zinc-Plated Steel
    1"-14
    1 1/2"55/64"SAE Grade 5
    3/16"100000000000000
     
    Low-Strength Steel
    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Locknuts. Locknuts for use with Cotter Pins.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Locknuts. Locknuts for use with Cotter Pins.
    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.
    Steel—Best for dry environments since moisture will cause these nuts to rust.
    Thread
    Size
    Wd.
    Ht.
    For Cotter
    Pin Dia.
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Zinc-Plated Steel
    1"-14
    1 1/2"55/64"3/16"5000000000000000
     
    Steel
    1"-14
    1 1/2"55/64"3/16"10000000000000
     

    Thin-Profile Flex-Top Locknuts for Heavy Vibration

    About two-thirds the height of standard steel-insert locknuts, these fit in spaces with low clearance and offer the most secure hold of all our thin-profile locknuts. You can also use them as jam nuts by threading them against a hex nut to hold it in place. 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.
    Steel
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Locknuts. Thin-Profile Flex-Top Locknuts for Heavy Vibration.
    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.
    Steel—Best for dry environments since moisture will cause these nuts to rust.
    Thread
    Size
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Cadmium-Plated Steel
    1"-14
    1 7/16"37/64"100000000000000
     
    Steel
    1"-14
    1 7/16"37/64"10000000000000
     

    Bearing Locknuts

    Image of System. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Bearing Nuts. Bearing Locknuts.
    Image of Product. Carbon Steel. Front orientation. Bearing Nuts. Bearing Locknuts, Chamfered Face, Carbon Steel.
    Image of Product. 303 Stainless Steel. Front orientation. Bearing Nuts. Bearing Locknuts, Chamfered Face, 303 Stainless Steel.

    Carbon Steel

    303 Stainless

    Steel

    With a nylon insert that grips your threaded shaft or spindle without damaging its threads, these locknuts—also called shaft nuts—hold bearings, bushings, gears, and pulleys prone to vibration tightly in place. They come as one piece, so you can easily clamp them onto your shaft or spindle. But, since they aren’t made entirely of metal, they don’t stand up to heat as well as all-metal locknuts. Slots in their sides mean you can tighten and loosen them with a spanner wrench or spanner socket. Their face is also chamfered to help keep the size and weight of your assembly at a minimum. All meet international standards for bearing locknut dimensions.
    Carbon Steel—All carbon steel locknuts are strong and resist wear, though they don’t stand up to corrosion as well as 303 stainless steel locknuts.
    303 Stainless Steel—303 stainless steel locknuts resist corrosion better than carbon steel locknuts but aren’t as strong. They withstand washdowns and chemicals.
    Thread Spacing—When choosing your thread spacing, consider the precision of your application. The finer the threads, the more control you have when making adjustments.
    Thread
    Carbon Steel
    303
    Stainless Steel
    Sockets
    Size
    Spacing
    OD
    Wd.
    Insert Max.
    Temp., ° F
    Specs. Met
    Each
    Each
    Each
    Chamfered Face
    0.391"-32
    Extra Fine
    3/4"9/32"160ANSI/ABMA 8.20000000000000000000000000000000000000000
    0.469"-32
    Extra Fine
    7/8"3/8"160ANSI/ABMA 8.20000000000000000000000000000000000000
    0.586"-32
    Extra Fine
    1"3/8"160ANSI/ABMA 8.20000000000000000000000000000000000000
    0.664"-32
    Extra Fine
    1 1/8"13/32"160ANSI/ABMA 8.20000000000000000000000000000000000000
    0.781"-32
    Extra Fine
    1 3/8"13/32"160ANSI/ABMA 8.200000000000000000000000000000000000000
    0.969"-32
    Extra Fine
    1 9/16"15/32"160ANSI/ABMA 8.200000000000000000000000000000000000000
    1.173"-18
    Extra Fine
    1 3/4"15/32"160ANSI/ABMA 8.200000000000000000000000000000000000000
    1.312"-18
    Extra Fine
    2 1/16"1/2"160ANSI/ABMA 8.200000000000000000000000000000000000000
    1.376"-18
    Extra Fine
    2 1/16"1/2"160ANSI/ABMA 8.200000000000000000000000000000000000000
    1.563"-18
    Extra Fine
    2 1/4"1/2"160ANSI/ABMA 8.200000000000000000000000000000000000000
    1.767"-18
    Extra Fine
    2 17/32"1/2"160ANSI/ABMA 8.200000000000000000000000000000000000000
    1.967"-18
    Extra Fine
    2 11/16"9/16"160ANSI/ABMA 8.200000000000000000000000000000000000000
    2.157"-18
    Extra Fine
    2 31/32"9/16"160ANSI/ABMA 8.200000000000000000000000000000000000000
    2.360"-18
    Extra Fine
    3 5/32"19/32"160ANSI/ABMA 8.200000000000000000000000000000000000000
    2.548"-18
    Extra Fine
    3 3/8"5/8"160ANSI/ABMA 8.200000000000000000000000000000000000000
    2.751"-18
    Extra Fine
    3 5/8"5/8"160ANSI/ABMA 8.2000000000000000000000000000000000000000
    2.933"-12
    Extra Fine
    3 7/8"21/32"160ANSI/ABMA 8.2000000000000000000000000000000000000000
    3.137"-12
    Extra Fine
    4 5/32"5/8"160ANSI/ABMA 8.20000000000000000000000000———0
    3.340"-12
    Extra Fine
    4 13/32"23/32"160ANSI/ABMA 8.20000000000000———0———0
    3.527"-12
    Extra Fine
    4 21/32"25/32"160ANSI/ABMA 8.20000000000000———0———0
    3.730"-12
    Extra Fine
    4 15/16"13/16"160ANSI/ABMA 8.20000000000000———00000000000000000
    3.918"-12
    Extra Fine
    5 3/16"13/16"160ANSI/ABMA 8.2000000000000000000000000000000000000000000
    4.325"-12
    Extra Fine
    5 23/32"15/16"160ANSI/ABMA 8.200000000000000———0———0
    4.716"-12
    Extra Fine
    6 1/8"15/16"160ANSI/ABMA 8.20000000000000———0———0
     

    Distorted-Thread Flange Nuts

    The strongest hold of all the flange nuts we offer, these have irregularly shaped threads that grip the screw to resist loosening. The threads prevent the nut from backing out due to high vibration, but they also increase the effort to install and remove. To get these nuts off, you may need special tools, such as an impact wrench or propane torch, so they are not reusable. Nuts have a flange that distributes pressure evenly across the mounting surface without the need for a separate washer. They are ideal for securing screws in oversized or irregularly shaped holes since the flange covers a larger area than standard nuts. Also known as collar nuts.
    Medium-Strength Steel
    Image of Product. Bottom orientation. Flange Nuts. Distorted-Thread Flange Nuts.
    Rated Grade 5, Grade F, or Class 8, these 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.
    Zinc-Plated Steel—A step up from plain steel, the zinc plating withstands occasional exposure to moisture.
    Flange
    Thread
    Size
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Dia.
    Thk.
    Fastener Strength
    Grade/Class
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Zinc-Plated Steel
    1"-14
    1 1/2"29/32"2 1/16"0.13"SAE Grade 5
    100000000000000
     
    High-Strength Steel
    Image of Product. Bottom orientation. Flange Nuts. Distorted-Thread Flange Nuts.
    Rated Grade 8, Grade G, or Class 10, these are about 25% stronger than medium-strength steel nuts. They are commonly used to fasten components in valves, pumps, and motors. To avoid stripped threads during installation, make sure your screw has a comparable strength rating.
    Black Phosphate-Coated Steel—The dark coating creates both a finished appearance and a barrier against rust that's more durable than clear zinc plating.
    Flange
    Thread
    Size
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Dia.
    Thk.
    Fastener Strength
    Grade/Class
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Black Phosphate-Coated Steel
    1"-14
    1 1/2"57/64"2 1/16"0.13"ASME Grade G
    5000000000000000
     
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