Value Collection 30645 Hex Lock Nut 316 Ss 10-32 50-pack

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 30645 is a #10-32 UNC hex lock nut with a nylon insert locking mechanism, manufactured from Grade 316 stainless steel. The nylon insert creates prevailing torque that resists loosening under vibration and dynamic loads without requiring adhesives or secondary locking hardware. At 0.25 inches tall with a 0.375-inch width across flats, this fastener is sized for compact assemblies in marine, chemical, food processing, and industrial environments where Grade 316 corrosion resistance is required. Licensed tradespeople and assembly technicians install these in applications demanding reliable thread retention and resistance to chloride-rich or high-humidity conditions.

This package contains 50 hex lock nuts, making it suitable for production runs, maintenance stock, or service kits. The right-hand thread direction and inch-measurement system conform to standard UNC fastener conventions. Grade 316 stainless steel offers superior corrosion resistance compared to Grade 304, particularly in saltwater and chemical-exposure environments. These nuts are appropriate for general mechanical assembly wherever a #10-32 prevailing-torque lock nut is specified.

Key Features

• Grade 316 stainless steel construction for superior corrosion and chloride resistance
• Nylon insert locking style provides prevailing torque without adhesives
• Thread size #10-32 UNC, right-hand thread direction
• Height of 0.25 inches and width across flats of 0.375 inches
• Inch measurement system, standard UNC fastener specification
• Sold in a pack of 50 for production and stocking convenience

Compatibility

Designed as a standard UNC #10-32 hex lock nut compatible with any #10-32 externally threaded fastener or stud following inch-system UNC thread conventions.

Installation Notes

Installation requires a wrench or nut driver sized for a 0.375-inch hex flat. Nylon insert lock nuts are single-use by design; replace with a new nut if the nylon insert is deformed or the nut has been removed from the mating fastener. When installing in corrosion-sensitive assemblies, ensure mating hardware is also Grade 316 or a compatible alloy to prevent galvanic reactions. Torque to values specified by the assembly or equipment manufacturer for #10-32 hardware.