An interfering thread nut is a type of
locknut that has an undersized root diameter. This creates an interference between the
nut and the fastener,
plastically deforming the
threads
Thread may refer to:
Objects
* Thread (yarn), a kind of thin yarn used for sewing
** Thread (unit of measurement), a cotton yarn measure
* Screw thread, a helical ridge on a cylindrical fastener
Arts and entertainment
* ''Thread'' (film), 2016 ...
on the fastener. Due to this deformation they are usually only used on permanent or semi-permanent installations.
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A variation of this nut is the tapered thread nut. It utilizes a
tapered thread to achieve the interference. The nut goes on easily, because the thread diameter starts at a standard size; as the nut is further threaded on it begins to lock, much like a
distorted thread locknut.
References
Nuts (hardware)
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