Key features

• •Size: 3/8-16. Drive Size: 9/16" Socket. Coarse Thread
• •Nylon lock nuts feature a nylon insert this is located in a tapered section at the back of the nut when you install the nylon lock nut onto a bolt or threaded stud the nylon insert wraps around the threads and locks the nut in place this gives a nylon lock nut a distinct advantage over a lock washer when the bolt or threaded stud is subject to vibration
• •The nylon insert featured in these hex nuts provide a locking mechanism that resists vibrations and torque that could cause loosening and a failure of the fastened parts the nylon insert conforms to the threads of the screw on which it is placed. This causes the nylon lock nut to grip better against the threads and reduces the chances of the nut loosening due to the vibration of the screw
• •Also referred to as nyloc and elastic stop nuts once fastened the nylon insert deform elastically over the threads of the bolt or screw creating pressure and friction to keep the nut in place because nylon insert lock nuts generate a large amount of friction and heat during installation If you are experiencing galling slow down installation speed wait for heat to disperse and apply a lubricant
• •Nylon insert lock nuts are generally a one time use fastener since the thread of the bolt or screw deforms the nylon reuse will not have the same hold as the initial installation although these stainless steel lock nuts can be reused in several applications it is still recommended to go for new nuts especially in case of critical fastener connections. Nylon lock nuts are made from high quality stainless steel grade 18-8 which offers a superior level of chemical and corrosion resistance