360-LOC™
Reversible Prevailing-Torque Locknut
The 360-LOC™ is an all-metal fastener designed to provide a secure and vibration-resistant connection across various applications. This locknut features a 360° locking element that creates frictional thread interference from the top of the nut to its bearing surface, ensuring a reliable locking mechanism.
The 360-LOC™ locknut is engineered to maintain joint integrity under conditions involving continuous heavy vibration, shock, extreme temperatures, and numerous loading cycles. The prevailing-torque mechanism ensures that the nut remains securely fastened without the need for additional locking devices, making it crucial in applications where consistent clamping force is essential for safety and performance.
Application
The 360-LOC™ locknut is suitable for a wide range of applications, including:
- Automotive Industry: Securing components subject to constant vibration and dynamic loads.
- Machinery and Equipment: Maintaining the integrity of assemblies in industrial machines operating under harsh conditions.
- Construction: Providing reliable fastening solutions in structures exposed to dynamic forces and environmental stressors.
Specifications
Sizes
Available in various sizes, including special light or heavy torque versions, to accommodate different application requirements.
Materials
Manufactured from steel grades 2, 5, and 8, Monel, brass, bronze, aluminum alloys, and stainless steel to suit different environmental conditions and strength needs.
Threads
Offered in American Standard and Metric, including hex-finished, jam, heavy, and hi nuts, to accommodate diverse threading standards.
Finishes
Options include plain, zinc, cadmium, and other platings and coatings to meet specific corrosion resistance needs.
