Lock Nut

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Lock Nuts are essential self-locking fasteners engineered to prevent loosening in assemblies subject to severe vibration, dynamic loading, and thermal shock. Unlike standard nuts that rely solely on clamping force, these nuts employ a prevailing torque mechanism—either via a Nylon Insert (Nylock) or an All-Metal Distorted Thread design—to create permanent friction against the mating bolt. While nylon inserts are limited by temperature, our All-Metal Inconel Lock Nuts withstand extreme heat up to 1000°C without losing their locking capability. Manufactured to standards like DIN 980, DIN 985, and IFI 100/107, our lock nuts are forged from high-fatigue alloys like Inconel 718, Inconel 625, and . This makes them indispensable for securing turbine blades, vibrating pumps, and aerospace engine components where fastener failure is not an option.

Detailed Specifications

Size Range
M3 to M64 Metric #10 to 3-1/2" Imperial
Lock Nut Configuration
Nylon Insert (Nylock) All-Metal (Top Lock) Distorted Thread Flex-Top
Type of Threads
Metric Coarse Metric Fine UNC UNF UNEF (Extra Fine)
Dimensional Standards
DIN 985 (Nylon Insert) DIN 980 (All-Metal) ISO 7040 IFI 100/107
Type of Manufacturing
Cold Forging (Standard) Machined from Bar Stock Hot Forging (Large Sizes)
Raw Material Origin
Indian Origin European Origin Japanese Origin US Origin Korean Origin
Finish Part Origin
Made in India Custom Origin per Request
Surface Coating (Critical)
Silver Plating (High Temp) Molybdenum Disulfide (MoS2) Cadmium Waxed (For Torque Control) Xylan / PTFE
Marking
Manufacturer Logo Grade ID Heat Trace Code
Heat Treatment Details
Solution Annealing Age Hardening Precipitation Hardening
Delivery Terms
Ex-Works (EXW) FOB CIF CFR DDP
Packing Type
Carton Boxes Wooden Pallets VCI (Rust Preventative) Export Worthy Packing
Payment Methods
L/C (Letter of Credit) T/T (Wire Transfer) Western Union
Certifications
ISO 9001:2015 MTC EN 10204 3.1 ROHS Compliance (Nylon)
Additional Certifications
Prevailing Torque Test Report Proof Load Test Certificate Third Party Inspection (TPI)
Mandatory & Additional Requirements
Positive Material Identification (PMI) Vibration Test (Optional) Dimensional Inspection

Dimensions Chart (DIN 985 Nylon Insert Lock Nut)

Nominal Size (d) Pitch (P) Width Across Flats (s)
(Wrench Size)
Total Height (h)
(Max)
Thread Height (m)
(Min)
M3 0.5 5.5 mm 4.0 mm 2.4 mm
M4 0.7 7 mm 5.0 mm 2.9 mm
M5 0.8 8 mm 5.0 mm 3.2 mm
M6 1.0 10 mm 6.0 mm 4.0 mm
M8 1.25 13 mm 8.0 mm 5.5 mm
M10 1.5 17 mm 10.0 mm 6.5 mm
M12 1.75 19 mm 12.0 mm 8.0 mm
M16 2.0 24 mm 16.0 mm 10.5 mm
M20 2.5 30 mm 20.0 mm 14.0 mm
M24 3.0 36 mm 24.0 mm 15.0 mm
M30 3.5 46 mm 30.0 mm 19.0 mm
M36 4.0 55 mm 36.0 mm 25.0 mm

Chemical Composition (Inconel Grades)

Grade Ni (Nickel) Cr (Chromium) Fe (Iron) Mo (Molybdenum) Nb (Niobium) Ti (Titanium) Other Elements
Inconel A286 (Gr. 660) 24.0 - 27.0% 13.5 - 16.0% Balance 1.0 - 1.5% - 1.9 - 2.35% V 0.1 - 0.5%, Al 0.35%
Inconel X-750 70.0% Min 14.0 - 17.0% 5.0 - 9.0% - 0.7 - 1.2% 2.25 - 2.75% Al 0.4 - 1.0%
Inconel 718 50.0 - 55.0% 17.0 - 21.0% Balance 2.8 - 3.3% 4.75 - 5.5% 0.65 - 1.15% Al 0.2 - 0.8%
Inconel 625 58.0% Min 20.0 - 23.0% 5.0% Max 8.0 - 10.0% 3.15 - 4.15% 0.4% Max Al 0.4% Max
Inconel 825 38.0 - 46.0% 19.5 - 23.5% 22.0% Min 2.5 - 3.5% - 0.6 - 1.2% Cu 1.5 - 3.0%
Inconel 600 72.0% Min 14.0 - 17.0% 6.0 - 10.0% - - - Mn 1.0%, C 0.15%

Mechanical Properties (Lock Nuts)

Grade Tensile Strength
(MPa / N/mm²) Min
Yield Strength
(0.2% Offset) Min
Elongation
(%) Min
Hardness
(HRC / HB)
Inconel A286 (Gr. 660) 895 - 1000 585 - 750 15% 24 - 35 HRC
Inconel X-750 1100 700 15% 30 - 40 HRC
Inconel 718 1275 1035 12% 36 - 44 HRC
Inconel 625 827 414 30% 145 - 220 HB
Inconel 825 586 241 30% 135 - 165 HB
Inconel 600 550 240 30% 65 - 85 HRB

DIN Standards for Bolts

Comprehensive list of dimensional standards for industrial fasteners.

Series 100 - 900
  • DIN 186
  • DIN 188
  • DIN 261
  • DIN 444
  • DIN 479
  • DIN 580
  • DIN 601
  • DIN 603
  • DIN 604
  • DIN 605
  • DIN 610
  • DIN 787
  • DIN 797
  • DIN 931
  • DIN 933
  • DIN 933 SZ
Nuts & Precision
  • DIN 431
  • DIN 439 A/B
  • DIN 466
  • DIN 467
  • DIN 508
  • DIN 547
  • DIN 548
  • DIN 555
  • DIN 557
  • DIN 562
  • DIN 582
  • DIN 798
  • DIN 917
  • DIN 934
  • DIN 935
  • DIN 936
  • DIN 937
Studs & Washers
  • DIN 525
  • DIN 835
  • DIN 938
  • DIN 939
  • DIN 940
  • DIN 976
  • DIN 125 A/B
  • DIN 126
  • DIN 127 A/B
  • DIN 433
  • DIN 440 R/V
  • DIN 6796
  • DIN 7980
  • DIN 9021
Extended & Heavy Series
DIN 3570
DIN 7968
DIN 7969
DIN 7990
DIN 7992
DIN 70613
DIN 70614
DIN 80705
DIN 6331
DIN 6334
DIN 6915
DIN 6924