RS PRO A4 Stainless Steel Self Locking Nut

RS PRO A4 Stainless Steel Locking Nut
From the trusted RS PRO brand, these lock nuts contain a nylon insert for safe and secure fastening. They are designed to remain secure despite conditions of severe vibration. The nut is made from A4 stainless steel with a bright zinc plating, for durability and environmental resistance over a long period of use. As it is A4 graded, it is even suitable for use in challenging environments.
There are various metric sizes available:
• 767-804 is an M3 A4 stainless steel self-locking nut
Applications
Unlike conventional fasteners, lock nuts, sometimes known as self-locking nuts, contain a plastic insert that deforms to the thread of the fastener and prevents loosening without the aid lock threading adhesive. As such, they are often used where security in fastening is required. They are useful when joining soft materials such as wood and plastics where high surface pressure might damage the material, or when there is a short clamp load. However, their principal advantage is in applications where there is a high degree of vibration. Locking nuts resist loosening over time in dynamic load conditions. As such they are often used in;
• Domestic appliances such as washers and dryers
• Industrial machinery
• Automotive industry