Stanley Engineered Fastening now offers its self-locking Spiralock thread form - which is designed to be resistant to shock, vibration and temperature induced loosening - in a full range of corrosion-resistant, stainless steel, fractional and metric hex flange nuts. These are available with same day shipping from inventory stock.
The Spiralock thread form is designed to solve thread loosening and joint integrity issues by changing the physics of how the threads interact. "In traditional 60° threads, the gap between the upper edges of the male and female threads can lead to shock, vibration or temperature-caused thread loosening," said a company spokesperson. "Stress concentration and fatigue at the first few engaged threads is also a problem, particularly with softer metals. The unique profile of Spiralock threads closes the gap that causes loosening, improving the integrity and reliability of threaded joints.
"Spiralock threaded nuts accept standard male fasteners, eliminate the need for other locking devices, minimize galling since it is free spinning until clamp load is applied, and substantially reduce the potential for fatigue failure compared to standard threads.
"Any industry concerned about corrosion, such as food service, medical, pharmaceutical, marine, transportation, aerospace and industrial processing, will benefit from the corrosion protection delivered by the nuts' Grade 316 austenitic stainless steel composition, which can be used instead of lower grades of stainless steel."
For more information contact:
Stanley Engineered Fastening
4 Corporate Drive, Suite 395
Shelton, CT 06484
877-364-2781 / 203-925-2260
www.stanleyengineeredfastening.com