Center Lock Nut

Center lock nuts are low cost one piece all metal prevailing torque hex lock nuts with chamfered beveled corners.

Center lock nut.

Our patent pending center locking system consists of an additional reverse threaded cap which prevents it from backing out and tightens the center locking nut as a safety feature. Also known as reversible locknuts they can be threaded on from either end. Our leading center locking system is widely available in multiple bolt patterns. Lock nuts are hex nuts with a nylon lock nuts are hex nuts with a nylon insert.

Center lock distorted thread locknuts grade 8 these locknuts tighten when turned to the left. The locking action is created by two or three equally spaced rectangular or round indentations centered in the flats sides of the nuts that slightly distort the threads. More product details close. This design minimizes vibration corrosion and helps to prevent loosening.

They have an irregularly shaped thread in the middle of the nut that grips the bolt for a stronger hold than nylon insert locknuts. This center lock system is identical to those used on the world s most exotic race cars and motorsports. As a result the locking of the mating part occurs in the center of the nut. Center lock nuts are similar to elliptical offset nuts except that they are distorted in the middle of the nut.

The small locking impression adds security to the application without distortion to the flange nut dimensions. We have designed and engineered our adapters and locking nut from aerospace grade forged steel for its strength and durability. Two way reversible lock nuts are considered two way because they can be installed in either orientation top up top down these nuts are also referred to as center lock nuts and are ideal for production and automated assembly. A distorted thread locknut is a type of locknut that uses a deformed section of thread to keep the nut from loosening from vibrations or rotation of the clamped item.

Center lock nuts are are distorted in the middle of the nut. The flat side of the lock nut should sit flush with the material once tightened. Center lock flange nuts are reliable very versatile and low cost.