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About Shaft Collars
Shaft collars are useful for holding and positioning components on a shaft. They can also serve as mechanical stops and stroke limiters.
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About Selecting Shock Absorbers
To select the best shock absorber for your application, you need to find the energy capacity your application requires. Use this formula to calculate the energy capacity required to stop a horizontal-moving load. For example, if you have a 250-lb. load moving at 25 inches per second, your calculation is (250 lbs. ÷ 772) × 252 = 202.4 in.-lbs. energy capacity.
Note: Choose a shock absorber with a higher energy capacity than you calculated. Factors such as driving force or an inclined surface will increase the energy capacity required.
Energy Capacity (in.-lbs.) = (Weight, lbs./772) × Velocity2 (in. per second)
Metric Fine-Thread Medium-Strength Steel Hex Nuts—Class 8
Class 8 nuts are comparable in strength to Class 8.8 bolts and are suitable for fastening most machinery and equipment.
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Thread | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Size | Pitch, mm | Wd., mm | Ht., mm | Specifications Met | Pkg. Qty. | Pkg. | |
Steel—Class 8 | |||||||
| M45 | 3 | 70 | 36 | DIN 934 | 1 | 000000000 | 000000 |
Metric Medium-Strength Steel Hex Nuts—Class 8
Class 8 nuts are comparable in strength to Class 8.8 bolts and are suitable for fastening most machinery and equipment.
Black-oxide steel nuts have a dark surface color and are mildly corrosion resistant in dry environments.
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Metric Extreme-Strength Steel Hex Nuts—Class 12
Class 12 nuts are comparable in strength to Class 12.9 bolts. They're about 20% stronger than high-strength steel nuts and often used in heavy machinery, such as earth-moving equipment.
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Thread | |||||||
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| Size | Pitch, mm | Wd., mm | Ht., mm | Specifications Met | Pkg. Qty. | Pkg. | |
Steel—Class 12 | |||||||
| M45 | 4.5 | 70 | 36 | DIN 934 | 1 | 000000000 | 000000 |
Metric Fine-Thread Medium-Strength Steel Thin Hex Nuts
These nuts are half the height of standard hex nuts, and have closely spaced threads to prevent loosening from vibration. They are not compatible with coarse threads. Use them to fasten most machinery and equipment.
Also known as jam nuts, they can be used in place of standard nuts when height clearances are tight, or threaded together to form a locknut. When fastening threaded rod, you can use two nuts to create a point for tightening the rod into place with a wrench. These nuts have less tensile strength than a standard hex nut when used alone.
All meet ISO or DIN standards for dimensions and material composition to ensure compatibility with other products and tools. DIN 936 and DIN 439B standards are no longer active, but they are commonly referenced globally.
Steel nuts without a plating are best for dry environments, since exposure to moisture and chemicals will cause them to rust.
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| Size | Pitch, mm | Wd., mm | Ht., mm | Specifications Met | Pkg. Qty. | Pkg. | |
Steel—Class 04 | |||||||
| M45 | 3 | 70 | 22.5 | DIN 439B, ISO 4035 | 1 | 000000000 | 000000 |
Metric Extreme-Strength Steel Heavy Hex Nuts—Grade 2H
About 10% wider and taller than standard hex nuts, these metric-sized heavy hex nuts distribute the load over a large area. Grade 2H nuts are comparable in strength to Class 12.9 bolts. They're about 20% stronger than high-strength steel nuts and are used in heavy machinery, such as earth-moving equipment.
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| Size | Pitch, mm | Spacing | Wd., mm | Ht., mm | Specifications Met | Pkg. Qty. | Pkg. | |
Steel—ASTM Grade 2H | ||||||||
| M45 | 4.5 | Coarse | 75 | 45 | ASTM A194 | 1 | 000000000 | 000000 |
Metric Fine-Thread Medium-Strength Steel Nylon-Insert Locknuts—Class 8
Get a grip on metric bolts exposed to vibration, wear, and changes in temperature. These metric locknuts have a nylon insert that holds onto bolts without damaging their threads. They have fine-pitch threads, which are closer together than coarse-pitch threads and less likely to loosen from vibration. Fine threads and coarse threads are not compatible. These locknuts are reusable but lose holding power with each use.
Made of Class 8 steel, these nuts are strong enough for use with most machinery and equipment. A zinc plating prevents rust in wet and damp areas. Combine them with Class 8.8 metric bolts, which are comparable in strength.
These locknuts meet the dimensional and material standards of DIN and ISO that make sure they're compatible with other parts and tools. Although DIN 982 and 985 are no longer active standards, they’re still a common reference point for designers. With only slight differences in tolerance, ISO 7040 and 10511 have replaced the inactive DIN standards.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
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| Size | Pitch, mm | Wd., mm | Ht., mm | Insert Max. Temp., °F | Specifications Met | Pkg. Qty. | Pkg. | |
Zinc-Plated Steel—Class 8 | ||||||||
| M45 | 3 | 70 | 45 | 220° | ISO 10511, DIN 985 | 1 | 000000000 | 000000 |
Metric High-Strength Steel Threaded Rods—Class 10.9
These Class 10.9 steel threaded rods are about 25% stronger than medium-strength steel rods.
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| Lg. | Thread Pitch, mm | Tensile Strength, psi | Hardness | Specifications Met | Each | |
Steel | ||||||
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M45 | ||||||
| 1 m | 4.5 | 150,000 | Rockwell C32 | DIN 976 | 00000000 | 0000000 |
Bearing Retaining Locknuts
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.
When choosing your thread spacing, consider the precision of your application. The finer the threads, the more control you have when making adjustments.
All carbon steel locknuts are strong and resist wear, though they don’t stand up to corrosion as well as stainless steel locknuts. Zinc-plated steel locknuts resist rusting from some moisture, but you shouldn’t use them with salt water or chemicals.
303 stainless steel locknuts resist corrosion better than steel locknuts but aren’t as strong. They withstand washdowns and chemicals.
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Thread | Spanner Sockets | |||||||||
| Size | Pitch, mm | Spacing | OD | Wd., mm | Insert Max. Temp., °F | Specifications Met | Each | Each | ||
Carbon Steel | ||||||||||
Chamfered Face | ||||||||||
| M45 | 1.5 | Extra Fine | 65mm | 13 | 160° | ISO 2982-2 | 00000000 | 000000 | 00000000 | 0000000 |
Zinc-Plated Carbon Steel | ||||||||||
Chamfered Face | ||||||||||
| M45 | 1.5 | Extra Fine | 62mm | 12 | 210° | __ | 0000000 | 00000 | 000000 | 00 |
303 Stainless Steel | ||||||||||
Chamfered Face | ||||||||||
| M45 | 1.5 | Extra Fine | 65mm | 13 | 160° | ISO 2982-2 | 00000000 | 00000 | 00000000 | 000000 |
Bearing Retaining Nuts
Often paired with spring lock washers to strengthen their hold, these retaining nuts—also known as shaft nuts—keep vibration from shifting bearings, bushings, pulleys, and gears on your threaded shaft or spindle. They have slotted sides, so you can tighten and loosen them with a spanner wrench or spanner socket. Made of carbon steel, they’re strong and wear resistant.
Use stepped-face retaining nuts with DIN 462 spring lock washers. You can also use them in pairs or with other bearing retaining nuts as jam nuts. For the nut closer to the bearing, position the stepped face towards the bearing. All meet DIN standards for bearing lockout dimensions.
Chamfered-face retaining nuts weigh less and produce less heat than stepped-face nuts. They meet ISO 2982 (formerly DIN 981), an international standard for bearing locknut dimensions. Their sizes correspond to SKF KM series. Use them with DIN 5406 spring lock washers.
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Bearing Retaining Jam Nuts
Used in pairs or with another bearing retaining nut, these jam nuts—often called shaft nuts—hold bearings, bushings, pulleys, and gears in place on your threaded shaft or spindle. Threading two nuts tightly against each other makes it harder for vibration to loosen your assembly than if you used only one nut. For the nut closer to the bearing, position the stepped face towards the bearing. These jam nuts have holes on the side, so you can tighten and loosen them with a pin spanner wrench. Made of carbon steel, they’re strong and wear resistant. All meet DIN 1816, an international standard for bearing locknut dimensions.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Thread | |||||||
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| Size | Pitch, mm | Spacing | OD, mm | Wd., mm | Specifications Met | Each | |
Carbon Steel | |||||||
Stepped Face | |||||||
| M45 | 1.5 | Extra Fine | 68 | 12 | DIN 1816 | 0000000 | 000000 |
Mounting Nuts for Shock Absorbers
Use Mounting Blocks for Shock Absorbers (not included) to mount and secure threaded-body shock absorbers.
Steel | |||
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| Thread Size | Thread Pitch, mm | Each | |
Round Nut | |||
| M45 | 1.5 | 0000000 | 000000 |