Value Collection CLNI20370-050B Hex Lock Nut 3/8-16 50 Pack

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION CLNI20370-050B is a distorted-thread hex lock nut designed to resist loosening under vibration without requiring a separate locking insert or nylon element. The locking action comes from a deliberately deformed thread profile that creates interference fit when engaged, providing reusable prevailing torque. Sized at 3/8-16 UNC/UNF thread with a 21/64 inch height and 9/16 inch width across flats, this nut is manufactured from Grade 2 steel with a zinc-plated finish for basic corrosion resistance. It is sold in a minimum order quantity of 50 pieces per order.

This nut is suited for general mechanical assembly, structural fastening, and equipment maintenance applications where vibration resistance is required without the temperature limitations of nylon-insert lock nuts. Typical installations include HVAC equipment frames, electrical panel enclosures, plumbing supports, and light industrial fabrication. The right-hand thread and UNC/UNF standard fastener compatibility make it straightforward to source matching hardware. Grade 2 steel is appropriate for non-critical load applications in residential and light commercial settings.

Key Features

• Distorted-thread locking style provides prevailing torque without inserts or patches
• Two-way lock nut design allows installation from either side
• 3/8-16 thread size, right-hand direction, UNC/UNF standard
• Grade 2 steel construction for general-purpose fastening
• Zinc-plated finish for basic corrosion protection
• Sold in multiples of 50 pieces per order

Compatibility

Designed as a standard 3/8-16 UNC/UNF hex lock nut suitable for general mechanical and structural fastening applications where a distorted-thread prevailing-torque nut is specified.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed with a standard 9/16 inch wrench or socket. Always verify thread engagement is clean and free of debris before driving the nut. Because the distorted thread creates interference, slightly higher installation torque is normal compared to a standard hex nut. Reuse is possible, but prevailing torque performance should be verified if the nut has been removed and reinstalled multiple times.