6-32 Grade 18-8 NM Stainless Steel Nylon Insert Lock Nut

Stainless Steel Nuts

This is a 6-32 Grade 18-8 NM Stainless Steel Nylon Insert Lock Nut. The 18-8 NM grade indicates a corrosion-resistant stainless steel, and the nylon insert provides a locking mechanism. It is used to prevent loosening in applications where vibration or movement is present.

Specifications

Grade	18-8 NM
Thread Size	6-32

About nuts

6-32 Grade 18-8 NM Stainless Steel Nylon Insert Lock Nut is listed under Nuts — hex, nylon-insert, flange, wing, coupling and jam nuts. Nuts are internally threaded fasteners designed to mate with a corresponding externally threaded fastener, typically a bolt or screw, to create a secure joint. Their primary function is to resist axial loads and prevent loosening.

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