Metal Lock Nut Vs Nylon Lock Nut

This is another reason why i do not use standard nuts.

Metal lock nut vs nylon lock nut. Nyloc nut a nyloc nut or a nylon insert locknut is a nut with a nylon ring on the inside of one end. My opinion is the lower the height of the mirror cell the better. All metal nuts are exactly as they sound. Unlike all metal nuts the nylon insert limits the use at elevated temperatures or when exposed to certain chemicals.

Page 2 of 2 all metal vs nylon lock nuts posted in atm optics and diy forum. Nylon lock nut s thick profile adds to its durability and tenacity in maintain joint integrity. The nylon ring is narrower than the diameter of the bolt but can stretch around the bolt if torqued. A nylon insert keeps metric bolt threads from coming loose due to vibration wear and temperature swings.

Fastener nylon lock nut boasts of a stainless steel construction. When this style of nut is assembled onto the bolt thread the nylon will distort and grip onto the bolt thread. As for whether a locking nut of any short is necessary on a scope i d say yes unless it stays at home and is only moved across even ground. The side without the nylon ring is threaded onto a bolt first.

Because all metal nuts are one material they are very resistant to high temperatures and high chemical exposures. This lock nut comes with a nylon collar which replaces the need for lock washers. This ensures the nut is resistant to chemicals or wear caused by rust. I talked about thin nuts above they do not jam nut well.

Google jam nut for stardard m8 the height of this 13 mm my trio is above 10 mm. Common names for all metal lock nuts are. About 25 stronger than medium strength steel locknuts these nuts are made of high strength class 10 steel. Nylon insert nuts however have a small ring of nylon within the metal outside of the locknut that squeezes the mating threads when the nut is tightened thereby creating the prevailing torque.

For telescope construction there is no need for metal lock nuts which are intended for high heat where nylon lock nuts would melt. They are made of one solid piece of metal.