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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-Plated Steel—A step up from plain steel, the zinc plating withstands occasional exposure to moisture.
    Thread Size
    Wd.,
    mm
    Ht.,
    mm
    Fastener Strength
    Grade/Class
    Insert Max.
    Temp., ° F
    Specs. Met
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Zinc-Plated Steel
    M8 × 1 mm138Class 10220DIN 985, ISO 105111094645A111000000
    M10 × 1 mm1710Class 10220DIN 985, ISO 105112594645A2130000
    M10 × 1.25 mm1710Class 10220DIN 985, ISO 105111094645A11200000
    M12 × 1.25 mm1912Class 10220DIN 985, ISO 105111094645A11300000
    M12 × 1.5 mm1912Class 10220DIN 985, ISO 105111094645A2290000
    M14 × 1.5 mm2214Class 10220DIN 985, ISO 10511594645A11500000
    M16 × 1.5 mm2416Class 10220DIN 985, ISO 10511194645A1160000
    M18 × 1.5 mm2718Class 10220DIN 985, ISO 10511194645A1170000
    M20 × 1.5 mm3020Class 10220DIN 985, ISO 10511194645A1180000
    M20 × 2 mm3020Class 10220DIN 985, ISO 10511194645A11900000
    M22 × 1.5 mm3222Class 10220DIN 985, ISO 10511194645A12100000
    M24 × 1.5 mm3624Class 10220DIN 985, ISO 10511194645A12200000
    M24 × 2 mm3624Class 10220DIN 985, ISO 10511194645A12300000
    M30 × 2 mm4630Class 10220DIN 985, ISO 10511194645A12400000
    M36 × 3 mm5536Class 10220DIN 985, ISO 10511194645A12500000
     
    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-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-Corrosion-Resistant-Coated Steel—These nuts combine a finished appearance with the rust resistance of stainless steel. The coating has been tested to extreme standards, including 1,000 hours of salt spray resistance, to hold up in wet and outdoor environments. Also known as black luster.
    Thread Size
    Wd.,
    mm
    Ht.,
    mm
    Fastener Strength
    Grade/Class
    Insert Max.
    Temp., ° F
    Specs. Met
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Zinc-Yellow-Chromate-Plated Steel
    M3 × 0.5 mm5.54Class 8220DIN 985, ISO 1051110090576A811000000
    M4 × 0.7 mm75Class 8220DIN 985, ISO 1051110090576A81200000
    M5 × 0.8 mm85Class 8220DIN 985, ISO 1051110090576A81300000
    M6 × 1 mm106Class 8220DIN 985, ISO 1051110090576A81400000
    M8 × 1.25 mm138Class 8220DIN 985, ISO 1051110090576A81500000
    M10 × 1.5 mm1710Class 8220DIN 985, ISO 105115090576A81600000
    M12 × 1.75 mm1912Class 8220DIN 985, ISO 105112590576A81700000
    M14 × 2 mm2214Class 8220DIN 985, ISO 105112590576A81800000
    M16 × 2 mm2416Class 8220DIN 985, ISO 105111090576A8190000
    M18 × 2.5 mm2718.5Class 8220DIN 985, ISO 10511590576A8210000
    M20 × 2.5 mm3020Class 8220DIN 985, ISO 10511590576A8220000
    M22 × 2.5 mm3222Class 8220DIN 985, ISO 10511590576A82300000
    M24 × 3 mm3624Class 8220DIN 985, ISO 10511590576A82400000
     
    Zinc-Plated Steel
    M3 × 0.5 mm5.54Class 8220DIN 985, ISO 1051110090576A1020000
    M4 × 0.7 mm75Class 8220DIN 985, ISO 1051110090576A1030000
    M5 × 0.8 mm85Class 8220DIN 985, ISO 1051110090576A1040000
    M6 × 1 mm106Class 8220DIN 985, ISO 1051110090576A1150000
    M7 × 1 mm117.5Class 8220DIN 985, ISO 105112590576A2120000
    M8 × 1 mm138Class 8220DIN 985, ISO 105112590576A1160000
    M8 × 1.25 mm138Class 8220DIN 985, ISO 1051110090576A11700000
    M10 × 1 mm1710Class 8220DIN 985, ISO 105112590576A1310000
    M10 × 1.25 mm1710Class 8220DIN 985, ISO 105112590576A13200000
    M10 × 1.5 mm1710Class 8220DIN 985, ISO 105115090576A1180000
    M12 × 1 mm1912Class 8220DIN 985, ISO 105111090576A1370000
    M12 × 1.25 mm1912Class 8220DIN 985, ISO 105112590576A14100000
    M12 × 1.5 mm1912Class 8220DIN 985, ISO 105112090576A14400000
    M12 × 1.75 mm1912Class 8220DIN 985, ISO 105115090576A11900000
    M14 × 1.5 mm2214Class 8220DIN 985, ISO 105111090576A1470000
    M14 × 2 mm2214Class 8220DIN 985, ISO 105112590576A12000000
    M16 × 1.5 mm2416Class 8220DIN 985, ISO 105111090576A15200000
    M16 × 2 mm2416Class 8220DIN 985, ISO 105112590576A12200000
    M18 × 1.5 mm2718.5Class 8220DIN 985, ISO 105111090576A10600000
    M18 × 2.5 mm2718.5Class 8220DIN 985, ISO 105111090576A12300000
    M20 × 1.5 mm3020Class 8220DIN 985, ISO 10511590576A17200000
    M20 × 2 mm3020Class 8220DIN 985, ISO 10511190576A1550000
    M20 × 2.5 mm3020Class 8220DIN 985, ISO 105111090576A12500000
    M22 × 1.5 mm3222Class 8220DIN 985, ISO 10511590576A29900000
    M22 × 2.5 mm3222Class 8220DIN 985, ISO 10511590576A16200000
    M24 × 1.5 mm3624Class 8220DIN 985, ISO 10511190576A3260000
    M24 × 2 mm3624Class 8220DIN 985, ISO 10511190576A3040000
    M24 × 3 mm3624Class 8220DIN 985, ISO 10511590576A12900000
    M27 × 1.5 mm4127Class 8220DIN 985, ISO 10511190576A3520000
    M27 × 2 mm4127Class 8220DIN 985, ISO 10511190576A3420000
    M27 × 3 mm4127Class 8220DIN 985, ISO 10511190576A1400000
    M30 × 2 mm4630Class 8220DIN 985, ISO 10511190576A36600000
    M30 × 3.5 mm4630Class 8220DIN 985, ISO 10511190576A1500000
    M33 × 2 mm5033Class 8220DIN 985, ISO 10511190576A38400000
    M33 × 3.5 mm5033Class 8220DIN 985, ISO 10511190576A16300000
    M36 × 3 mm5536Class 8220DIN 985, ISO 10511190576A45200000
    M36 × 4 mm5536Class 8220DIN 985, ISO 10511190576A16400000
    M39 × 3 mm6039Class 8220DIN 985, ISO 10511190576A52300000
    M42 × 3 mm6542Class 8220DIN 985, ISO 10511190576A53100000
    M45 × 3 mm7045Class 8220DIN 985, ISO 10511190576A54400000
    M48 × 3 mm7548Class 8220DIN 985, ISO 10511190576A72600000
    M48 × 5 mm7548Class 8220DIN 985, ISO 10511190576A16600000
     
    Black-Corrosion-Resistant-Coated Steel
    M4 × 0.7 mm75Class 8220DIN 985, ISO 10511590819A11100000
    M5 × 0.8 mm85Class 8220DIN 985, ISO 10511590819A11200000
    M6 × 1 mm106Class 8220DIN 985, ISO 10511590819A11300000
    M8 × 1.25 mm138Class 8220DIN 985, ISO 10511590819A11400000
    M10 × 1.5 mm1710Class 8220DIN 985, ISO 10511590819A11500000
    M12 × 1.75 mm1912Class 8220DIN 985, ISO 10511190819A1160000
    M14 × 2 mm2214Class 8220DIN 985, ISO 10511190819A1170000
     

    Thin-Profile Nylon-Insert Locknuts

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Locknuts. 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.
    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.,
    mm
    Ht.,
    mm
    Insert Max.
    Temp., ° F
    Specs.
    Met
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Zinc-Plated Steel
    M3 × 0.5 mm5.53.9245ISO 105112590453A111000000
    M4 × 0.7 mm75245ISO 105112590453A1120000
    M5 × 0.8 mm85245ISO 105112590453A1130000
    M6 × 1 mm106245ISO 105111090453A1140000
    M8 × 1.25 mm136.8245ISO 10511590453A1150000
    M10 × 1.5 mm168.6245ISO 10511590453A1160000
    M12 × 1.75 mm1810.3245ISO 10511590453A1170000
    M14 × 2 mm2111.4245ISO 10511590453A1180000
    M16 × 2 mm2412.5245ISO 10511190453A1190000
    M18 × 2.5 mm2613245ISO 10511190453A1210000
    M20 × 2.5 mm3014.9245ISO 10511190453A1220000
    M24 × 3 mm3617.8245ISO 10511190453A12300000
     
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