Value Collection CLNI20430-100BX Hex Lock Nut 7/16-14

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION CLNI20430-100BX is a distorted-thread hex lock nut designed to resist loosening under vibration and dynamic loads without requiring a secondary locking element such as a washer or adhesive. Sized at 7/16-14 UNC/UNF, it carries a Grade 2 steel construction with a zinc-plated finish for basic corrosion resistance in general-duty applications. The nut measures 3/8 inches in height with a width across flats of 11/16 inches and features a right-hand thread direction. It is suited for mechanical assemblies, structural connections, and maintenance tasks across a range of trade and industrial environments.

This hex lock nut is used in residential and light commercial applications wherever a reliable, cost-effective thread-locking solution is needed without additional hardware. Common install scenarios include equipment mounting, bracket fastening, and general mechanical assembly work in HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and general contracting trades. The distorted-thread locking style provides prevailing torque that resists back-off without damaging mating threads when properly installed.

Key Features

• Distorted-thread locking style provides prevailing torque without secondary locking hardware
• 7/16-14 thread size covers UNC and UNF fastener standards
• Grade 2 steel construction suitable for general-duty mechanical applications
• Zinc-plated finish offers basic corrosion resistance
• Right-hand thread direction for standard installation
• Two-way lock nut design allows installation in either orientation

Compatibility

Designed as a general-purpose replacement or new-install hex lock nut compatible with 7/16-14 UNC and UNF threaded fastener applications meeting inch-system measurement standards.

Installation Notes

Install using a standard open-end or box wrench sized for 11/16 inches across flats. De-energize and depressurize any system before replacing fasteners on live equipment. Apply the nut by hand to confirm thread engagement before driving with a wrench to avoid cross-threading. Torque to the value specified by the equipment manufacturer or applicable code for the joint class and grade.