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    25 Products

    Nylon-Insert Locknuts

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Locknuts. 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.
    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.
    Black-Oxide 18-8 Stainless Steel—Typically chosen for their appearance, these nuts have a dark, matte coating to create a finished look. They resist rust in wet and outdoor environments, but 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
    10-24
    3/8"15/64"22010000000000000000
     
    Black-Oxide 18-8 Stainless Steel
    10-24
    3/8"15/64"22010000000000000000
     
    316 Stainless Steel
    10-24
    3/8"15/64"22010000000000000000
     

    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.
    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.
    Black-Oxide 18-8 Stainless Steel—Typically chosen for their appearance, these nuts have a dark, matte coating to create a finished look. They resist rust in wet and outdoor environments, but 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
    10-24
    3/8"11/64"22010000000000000000
     
    Black-Oxide 18-8 Stainless Steel
    10-24
    3/8"3/16"22010000000000000000
     
    316 Stainless Steel
    10-24
    3/8"11/64"2205000000000000000
     

    Serrated Flange Nuts

    Image of Product. Bottom orientation. Flange Nuts. Serrated Flange Nuts.
    Serrations bite into material for mild vibration resistance while the flange eliminates the need for a separate washer. These nuts are ideal for securing screws in oversized or irregularly shaped holes since the flange covers a larger area than standard nuts. You can use them again and again without sacrificing strength. However, the serrations may mar the surface of your material. Also known as collar nuts.
    Corrosion-Resistant Stainless Steel
    18-8 Stainless Steel—The choice for wet and outdoor environments, these nuts resist rust. However, they won't hold up to the harsh chemicals that 316 stainless steel can.
    Highly Corrosion-Resistant 316 Stainless Steel—Our most corrosion-resistant flange nuts, these hold up in just about any environment, including harsh weather, salt water, and most chemicals.
    Flange
    Thread
    Size
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Dia.
    Thk.
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    18-8 Stainless Steel
    10-24
    3/8"7/32"1/2"0.09"5000000000000000
     
    Highly Corrosion-Resistant 316 Stainless Steel
    10-24
    3/8"7/32"1/2"0.03"2500000000000000
     

    Mil. Spec. Nylon-Insert Locknuts

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Locknuts. Mil. Spec. Nylon-Insert Locknuts.
    These locknuts are manufactured and tested to strict U.S. military standards for material and construction. 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.
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    Certificates with a traceable lot number are available for these products. Download certificates from ORDER HISTORY after your order ships.
    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.
    Mil. Spec.
    Insert Max.
    Temp., ° F
    Specs.
    Met
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    18-8 Stainless Steel
    10-24
    3/8"15/64"MS17830-010C250NASM17830500000000000000
     

    Nylon-Insert Locknut Assortments

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Locknuts. Nylon-Insert Locknut Assortments.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Locknuts. Nylon-Insert Locknut Assortments.
    With a range of sizes on hand, you can use these assortments to fasten a variety of parts. 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.
    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.
    No. of
    Pieces
    Locknuts Included
    Container
    Type
    Each
    18-8 Stainless Steel
    5504-40 (100 Pieces)
    6-32 (100 Pieces)
    8-32 (100 Pieces)
    10-24 (100 Pieces)
    10-32 (100 Pieces)
    1/4"-20 (50 Pieces)
    Plastic Box000000000000000
     

    Nylon-Insert Flange Nuts

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Flange Nuts. Nylon-Insert Flange Nuts.
    A nylon insert grips the screw for a stronger hold than a serrated flange, without damaging threads or marring the surface of your material. However, the insert may become brittle if exposed to high temperatures. These nuts have a flange that distributes pressure evenly across the mounting surface, so you don't need 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. You can reuse them a handful of times, but their holding power will decrease with each use. Also known as collar nuts.
    Corrosion-Resistant Stainless Steel
    18-8 Stainless Steel—The choice for wet and outdoor environments, these nuts resist rust. However, they won't hold up to the harsh chemicals that 316 stainless steel can.
    Black-Oxide 18-8 Stainless Steel—Typically chosen for their appearance, these nuts have a dark, matte coating to create a finished look. They resist rust in wet and outdoor environments, but won't hold up to the harsh chemicals that 316 stainless steel can.
    Flange
    Thread
    Size
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Dia.
    Thk.
    Insert Max.
    Temp., ° F
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    18-8 Stainless Steel
    10-24
    3/8"9/32"0.49"0.07"250500000000000000
     
    Black-Oxide 18-8 Stainless Steel
    10-24
    3/8"9/32"0.49"0.07"25050000000000000
     

    Locknuts with External-Tooth Lock Washer

    Image of Product. Front orientation. ZoomedIn view. Locknuts. Locknuts with External-Tooth Lock Washer.
    To save on assembly time, these locknuts combine a hex nut with a free-spinning lock washer, so you can twist them into place by hand. Once the nut is against your material surface, tighten it down with a wrench or socket to get the teeth to bite. Although these nuts install more quickly than nylon-insert locknuts, they don't hold up as well against vibration and can mar your material. As long as the washer stays intact, you can reuse them. Also known as Keps and K-lock nuts.
    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.
    Washer
    OD
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    18-8 Stainless Steel
    10-24
    3/8"11/64"0.406"100000000000000000
     

    Distorted-Thread Flange Nuts

    Image of Product. Bottom orientation. Flange Nuts. 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.
    Corrosion-Resistant Stainless Steel
    18-8 Stainless Steel—The choice for wet and outdoor environments, these nuts resist rust. However, they won't hold up to the harsh chemicals that 316 stainless steel can.
    Flange
    Thread
    Size
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Dia.
    Thk.
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    18-8 Stainless Steel
    10-24
    3/8"7/32"0.5"0.03"500000000000000
     

    Top-Lock Distorted-Thread Locknuts

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Locknuts. 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.
    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.
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    18-8 Stainless Steel
    10-24
    3/8"1/8"5000000000000000
     
    316 Stainless Steel
    10-24
    3/8"1/8"100000000000000
     

    Flex-Top Locknuts for Heavy Vibration

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Locknuts. Flex-Top Locknuts for Heavy Vibration.
    The top section of these nuts expands to grip the screw on all sides for a stronger hold than both nylon-insert and distorted-thread locknuts. They’re often used 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.
    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.
    Black-Oxide 18-8 Stainless Steel—Typically chosen for their appearance, these nuts have a dark, matte coating to create a finished look. They resist rust in wet and outdoor environments, but won't hold up to the harsh chemicals that 316 stainless steel can.
    Thread
    Size
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    18-8 Stainless Steel
    10-24
    3/8"1/4"500000000000000
     
    Black-Oxide 18-8 Stainless Steel
    10-24
    3/8"1/4"50000000000000
     

    Cap Nuts with Threadlocker

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated, Border. Cap Nuts. Cap Nuts with Threadlocker.
    These nuts not only conceal and protect protruding screw threads, they also resist loosening from mild vibration. They have a nylon patch bonded to their threads that grips screws for a tighter hold than standard cap nuts. They’re reusable a handful of times, but the patch’s holding power decreases with each use. Also known as acorn nuts, they have a smooth, rounded head that creates a finished look.
    Stainless Steel
    18-8 Stainless Steel—The choice for wet and outdoor environments, these nuts resist rust. However, they won't hold up to the harsh chemicals that 316 stainless steel can.
    Highly Corrosion-Resistant 316 Stainless Steel—Our most corrosion-resistant cap nuts, these hold up in just about any environment. They won't degrade from exposure to weather, salt water, and most chemicals.
    Thread
    Size
    Thread
    Dp.
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    18-8 Stainless Steel
    10-24
    3/16"3/8"13/32"5000000000000000
     
    Highly Corrosion-Resistant 316 Stainless Steel
    10-24
    3/16"3/8"13/32"500000000000000
     

    Assortments of Locknuts with External-Tooth Lock Washer

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Locknuts. Assortments of Locknuts with External-Tooth Lock Washer.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. ZoomedIn view. Locknuts. Assortments of Locknuts with External-Tooth Lock Washer.
    With a range of sizes on hand, you can use these assortments to fasten a variety of parts. These locknuts combine a hex nut with a free-spinning lock washer, so you can twist them into place by hand and save on assembly time. Once the nut is against your material surface, tighten it down with a wrench or socket to get the teeth to bite. Although these nuts install more quickly than nylon-insert locknuts, they don't hold up as well against vibration and can mar your material. As long as the washer stays intact, you can reuse them. Also known as Keps and K-lock nuts.
    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.
    No. of
    Pieces
    Locknuts Included
    Container
    Type
    Each
    18-8 Stainless Steel
    6004-40 (100 Pieces)
    6-32 (100 Pieces)
    8-32 (100 Pieces)
    10-24 (100 Pieces)
    10-32 (100 Pieces)
    1/4"-20 (100 Pieces)
    Plastic Box000000000000000
     

    Thin-Profile Flex-Top Locknuts for Heavy Vibration

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Locknuts. Thin-Profile Flex-Top Locknuts for Heavy Vibration.
    About two-thirds the height of standard flex-top nuts, 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 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.
    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
    10-24
    3/8"3/16"5000000000000000
     

    Distorted-Thread Cap Nuts

    Image of Product. Bottom orientation. Cap Nuts. Distorted-Thread Cap Nuts.
    For a stronger hold than nylon-insert cap nuts, these have irregularly shaped threads that grip the screw to resist loosening. The threads prevent the nut from backing out in high-vibration applications, 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. They have a smooth, rounded head that conceals and protects protruding screw threads while creating a finished look. Nuts are not reusable.
    Stainless Steel
    18-8 Stainless Steel—The choice for wet and outdoor environments, these nuts resist rust. However, they won't hold up to the harsh chemicals that 316 stainless steel can.
    Highly Corrosion-Resistant 316 Stainless Steel—Our most corrosion-resistant cap nuts, these hold up in just about any environment. They won't degrade from exposure to weather, salt water, and most chemicals.
    Thread
    Size
    Thread
    Dp.
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    18-8 Stainless Steel
    10-24
    3/16"3/8"13/32"10000000000000000
     
    Highly Corrosion-Resistant 316 Stainless Steel
    10-24
    3/16"3/8"13/32"10000000000000
     

    Self-Aligning Press-Fit Locknuts for Sheet Metal

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Press-Fit Nuts. Self-Aligning Press-Fit Locknuts for Sheet Metal.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Press-Fit Nuts. Self-Aligning Press-Fit Locknuts for Sheet Metal.
    Fasten together unaligned parts and keep screws in place. The threaded hole within these press-fit nuts shifts up to .01" in any direction, so you can fasten together thin panels with off-center holes. The irregularly shaped threads tightly grip screws to prevent them from loosening or backing out under vibration.
    18-8 Stainless Steel—The choice for wet and outdoor environments, these nuts resist rust and mild chemicals.
    Head
    Barrel
    Thread
    Size
    Drill Bit
    Size
    For Min.
    Panel Thk.
    For Maximum Panel
    Hardness
    OD
    Ht.
    Dia.
    Ht.
    PEM® Part
    No.
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Distorted-Thread Locking
     
    18-8 Stainless Steel
    10-24
    13/32"
    0.054"Brinell 125, Rockwell B700.47"0.054"7/32"17/64"LAC-024-2MD5000000000000000
     
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