Value Collection 1-N-2C Hex Lock Nut Nylon Insert 18-8 Ss

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 1-N-2C is a hex lock nut with a nylon insert locking mechanism, manufactured from 18-8 stainless steel with a bright uncoated finish. It is designed to resist loosening under vibration and dynamic loads by compressing the nylon insert against mating threads when fully seated. This fastener follows the UNC thread standard with a right-hand thread direction. It measures 0.143 inches in height with a width across flats of 0.243 to 0.251 inches and a width across points of 0.268 inches. Electricians, plumbers, HVAC technicians, and general tradespeople use this nut wherever corrosion resistance and reliable thread locking are required in a compact form factor.

This nut is suited for residential and light commercial mechanical, electrical, and plumbing applications where stainless steel hardware is specified for corrosion resistance. The 18-8 stainless steel grade performs well in humid, wet, or mildly corrosive environments. The nylon insert provides a prevailing-torque locking action that does not require thread-locking compounds. Typical install scenarios include equipment panels, enclosures, piping supports, and structural connections where a 1/4 inch UNC fastener is called out and vibration resistance is a factor.

Key Features

• Nylon insert locking style resists loosening from vibration without chemical thread-lock compounds
• 18-8 stainless steel construction provides corrosion resistance in wet and humid environments
• Bright uncoated finish suitable where a clean metallic appearance is required
• UNC thread standard with right-hand thread direction for broad compatibility with standard inch fasteners
• Compact profile at 0.143 inches height fits tight clearance applications

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement or standard-stock hex lock nut for 1/4 inch UNC threaded fastener applications requiring an 18-8 stainless steel nylon insert nut.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by hand-threading the nut onto the mating bolt or stud and torquing with an appropriately sized wrench or socket driver. Power down and de-energize any equipment before servicing fasteners on electrical enclosures or panels per applicable NEC requirements. The nylon insert is a single-use locking element and may lose prevailing torque if the nut is removed and reused; replace with a new nut after removal when locking performance is critical. Do not exceed the torque range appropriate for the fastener size and material grade.