Value Collection R52001653 Hex Lock Nut Nylon Insert Grade 2

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION R52001653 is a nylon insert hex lock nut designed to resist loosening under vibration and torque loads. Manufactured from Grade 2 steel with a zinc-plated finish for basic corrosion resistance, this fastener follows inch-system UNC thread standards and features a right-hand thread direction. At 9/64 inches high with a 5/16-inch width across flats, it is a compact, low-profile nut suited to light-duty mechanical and structural assemblies. The nylon insert deforms around the mating thread to create a prevailing torque that holds the nut in place without additional locking hardware.

This nut is used in general mechanical assembly, light structural work, and equipment fabrication where vibration resistance is required but heavy-duty or military-grade fastener specifications are not. Typical applications include HVAC equipment panels, electrical enclosures, plumbing fixture mounting, and light industrial equipment frames. It is installed by maintenance technicians, assemblers, and trade professionals working with standard UNC-threaded fasteners in inch-measurement systems.

Key Features

• Nylon insert locking style resists loosening under vibration without secondary locking hardware
• Grade 2 steel construction provides adequate strength for light-duty applications
• Zinc-plated finish offers basic corrosion resistance for indoor and protected outdoor use
• Right-hand UNC thread direction compatible with standard inch-system fasteners
• Low-profile at 9/64 inches high, suitable for tight clearance assemblies

Compatibility

Designed as a standard UNC inch-system hex lock nut compatible with Grade 2 or higher UNC-threaded bolts and studs in light-duty mechanical and structural assemblies.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by hand and finished with a standard open-end or combination wrench sized to the 5/16-inch across-flats dimension. Because the nylon insert provides prevailing torque resistance, slightly more rotational force is required compared to a standard hex nut. The nylon insert is a single-use locking feature and may not provide full locking performance if the nut is removed and reused. Ensure the mating fastener threads are clean and free of damage before installation.