A nylon lock nut or friction lock nut has a polymer collar inserted into a recess at the top of the nut, which is slightly smaller than the outer thread diameter. This collar deforms elastically when the nut is tightened, causing friction.
A nylon lock nut or friction lock nut has a polymer collar inserted into a recess at the top of the nut, which is slightly smaller than the outer thread diameter. This collar deforms elastically when the nut is tightened, causing friction.
