A lock nut is a type of nut that resists loosening when properly threaded onto a bolt. Nut-and-bolt fasteners are extremely common in industry and home applications. You can learn more in our complete
locking nuts guide.
Lock nuts fall into one of two groups:
● Prevailing Torque Lock Nuts - Prevailing torque is the amount of torque needed to run a nut down a thread on nuts that are designed to resist self-loosening under vibratory forces.
● Surface bearing lock nuts – surface bearing - a free spinning nut that requires tightening against a bearing surface in order for the locking mechanism to function.