China Suppliers Factory DIN 985 Refined Nylon Lock Nut - Grade 4.8, 8.8, 10.9, 12.9, Various Materials and Treatments
Basic concepts
productsThe working principle of a nut is to use the frictional force between the nut and the bolt for self-locking. However, the reliability of this self-locking will decrease under dynamic loads. In some important occasions, we will take some anti loosening measures to ensure the reliability of nut locking. Lock checking nuts are one of the anti loosening measures.
Usage
productsTechnical Specifications
data sheet| Thread size | M3 | M4 | M5 | M6 | M7 | M8 | M10 | M12 | M14 | M16 | M18 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pitch | Coarse teeth | 0.5 | 0.7 | 0.8 | 1 | 1 | 1.25 | 1.5 | 1.75 | 2 | 2 | 2.5 |
| Fine teeth 1 | / | / | / | / | / | 1 | 1 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 2 | |
| Fine teeth 2 | / | / | / | / | / | / | 1.25 | 1.25 | / | / | 1.5 | |
| minimum | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | |
| maximum | 3.45 | 4.6 | 5.75 | 6.75 | 7.75 | 8.75 | 10.8 | 13 | 15.1 | 17.3 | 19.5 | |
| minimum | 4.6 | 5.9 | 6.9 | 8.9 | 9.6 | 11.6 | 15.6 | 17.4 | 20.5 | 22.5 | 24.9 | |
| minimum | 6.01 | 7.66 | 8.79 | 11.05 | 12.12 | 14.38 | 18.9 | 21.1 | 24.49 | 26.75 | 29.56 | |
| Maximum = Nominal value | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 7.5 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18.5 | |
| minimum | 3.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 5.7 | 7.14 | 7.64 | 9.64 | 11.57 | 13.3 | 15.3 | 17.66 | |
| minimum | 2.4 | 2.9 | 3.2 | 4 | 4.7 | 5.5 | 6.5 | 8 | 9.5 | 10.5 | 13 | |
| minimum | 1.65 | 2.2 | 2.75 | 3.3 | 3.85 | 4.4 | 5.5 | 6.6 | 7.7 | 8.8 | 9.9 | |
| Maximum = Nominal value | 5.5 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 17 | 19 | 22 | 24 | 27 | |
| minimum | 5.32 | 6.78 | 7.78 | 9.78 | 10.73 | 12.73 | 16.73 | 18.67 | 21.67 | 23.67 | 26.16 | |
| 1,000 pieces weigh kg | 0.5 | 1 | 1.4 | 2.4 | 3 | 5.1 | 10.6 | 17.2 | 26 | 34 | 45 | |
| Thread size | M20 | M22 | M24 | M27 | M30 | M33 | M36 | M39 | M42 | M45 | M48 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pitch | Coarse teeth | 2.5 | 2.5 | 3 | 3 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 4 | 4 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 5 |
| Fine teeth 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | |
| Fine teeth 2 | 1.5 | 1.5 | / | / | / | / | / | / | / | / | / | |
| minimum | 20 | 22 | 24 | 27 | 30 | 33 | 36 | 39 | 42 | 45 | 48 | |
| maximum | 21.6 | 23.7 | 25.9 | 29.1 | 32.4 | 35.6 | 38.9 | 42.1 | 45.4 | 48.6 | 51.8 | |
| minimum | 27.7 | 29.5 | 33.2 | 38 | 42.7 | 46.6 | 51.1 | 55.9 | 60.6 | 64.7 | 69.4 | |
| minimum | 32.95 | 35.03 | 39.55 | 45.2 | 50.85 | 55.37 | 60.79 | 66.44 | 72.09 | 76.95 | 82.6 | |
| Maximum = Nominal value | 20 | 22 | 24 | 27 | 30 | 33 | 36 | 39 | 42 | 45 | 48 | |
| minimum | 18.7 | 20.7 | 22.7 | 25.7 | 28.7 | 31.4 | 34.4 | 37.4 | 40.4 | 43.4 | 46.4 | |
| minimum | 14 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 22 | 25 | 27 | 29 | 32 | 36 | |
| minimum | 11 | 12.2 | 13.2 | 14.8 | 16.5 | 18.2 | 19.8 | 21.5 | 23.1 | 24.8 | 26.5 | |
| Maximum = Nominal value | 30 | 32 | 36 | 41 | 46 | 50 | 55 | 60 | 65 | 70 | 75 | |
| minimum | 29.16 | 31 | 35 | 40 | 45 | 49 | 53.8 | 58.8 | 63.8 | 68.1 | 73.1 | |
| 1,000 pieces weigh kg | 65 | 75 | 100 | 162 | 212 | 317 | 415 | 499 | 628 | 771 | 998 | |
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQQ:What are the common alternative names for lock nuts?
Lock nuts are also widely known as Root Nuts, Anti loosening Nuts, or Nazis depending on the industry and region.
Q:How do nylon lock nuts achieve their anti-loosening effect?
The anti-loosening performance relies primarily on the interaction and friction force between the nut and bolt engagement threads. Under dynamic loads, standard nuts can lose their self-locking capabilities, making nylon inserts necessary to maintain constant tension.
Q:What is the correct manual installation method for a nylon lock nut?
First, insert the nut into the thread and turn it by hand without force. Tighten it against the material, and then tighten a second nut onto the lock nut so that its teeth bite the thread of the bolt, locking it securely in place.
Q:Can power tools be used to tighten nylon lock nuts?
Yes, power tools can be used, but the torque must be carefully adjusted. Over-tightening can damage the nylon insert or strip the threads, leading to fastening failure.
Q:How can the thread interaction force of lock nuts be improved?
Methods to improve thread interaction force include modifying the thread structure (such as using a Schbiler nut), roughening the nylon nut material, or applying specialized surface treatments to the thread.
Q:What is the weight specification for standard M10 and M20 lock nuts?
According to the technical specifications, 1,000 pieces of M10 lock nuts weigh approximately 10.6 kg, while 1,000 pieces of M20 lock nuts weigh approximately 65 kg.








