Product Description
UNF Grade 8 Yellow Zinc Nyloc Lock Nuts
Grade 8 high tensile steel Nyloc lock nuts with UNF imperial fine threads and a yellow zinc plated finish. These NE standard-height nuts incorporate a nylon insert that provides prevailing resistance to turning, helping resist loosening in service.
Specifications
| Product type | Nylon insert hexagon lock nut / Nyloc nut |
|---|---|
| Thread series | UNF – Unified National Fine |
| Material | High tensile steel |
| Grade | 8 |
| Finish | Yellow zinc plated |
| Pattern | NE standard height |
| Locking element | Nylon insert |
| Drive | External hexagon |
Available Thread Sizes
| Nominal Diameter | Threads Per Inch | Thread Designation |
|---|---|---|
| 1/4" | 28 TPI | 1/4"-28 UNF |
| 5/16" | 24 TPI | 5/16"-24 UNF |
| 3/8" | 24 TPI | 3/8"-24 UNF |
| 7/16" | 20 TPI | 7/16"-20 UNF |
| 1/2" | 20 TPI | 1/2"-20 UNF |
| 9/16" | 18 TPI | 9/16"-18 UNF |
| 5/8" | 18 TPI | 5/8"-18 UNF |
| 3/4" | 16 TPI | 3/4"-16 UNF |
| 7/8" | 14 TPI | 7/8"-14 UNF |
| 1" | 12 TPI | 1"-12 UNF |
Key Features
- Grade 8 high tensile steel construction.
- Nylon insert provides resistance to rotation.
- NE standard-height hexagon pattern.
- UNF fine threads across ten imperial sizes.
Selection and Installation
Match both the diameter and TPI to the bolt or stud. Ensure the mating thread engages fully through the nylon insert and tighten to the assembly specification. Check suitability where heat or chemicals may affect the nylon locking element.
Pack Sizes
Available individually or in packs of 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 250, 500 or 1000. Select the required thread size and quantity from the options above.
Standards
Thread reference: ASME B1.1 – Unified inch screw threads, UNF series. No specific nut dimensional or mechanical test standard has been verified for this listing.
