







RN type locking nut is a nut with unique structure and excellent anti loosening performance, widely used in fields with high anti loosening requirements such as machinery, automotive, aerospace, etc. The following will introduce it in detail from multiple aspects:
• Structural features
Ring groove design: The RN type locking nut has multiple ring grooves machined on the upper end of the nut body, which give the upper part of the nut a certain degree of elasticity in the radial direction. After the nut is tightened, the slotted part undergoes elastic deformation due to stress, which exerts a clamping force on the bolt, increases the friction between the threads, and prevents the nut from loosening.
Special thread shape: The internal thread shape of the nut is specially designed, and compared with standard threads, it has a tighter meshing with the bolt thread, with smaller fitting tolerances. When subjected to vibration or impact, it can effectively suppress the rotation of the nut relative to the bolt, further enhancing the anti loosening effect.
Materials and surface treatment: High strength alloy steel, such as chromium molybdenum alloy steel, is usually used for manufacturing, and the strength and toughness are improved through heat treatment processes such as quenching and tempering; To enhance rust prevention and wear resistance, surface treatments such as galvanizing and nickel plating will also be carried out.
• Working principle
During installation, screw the RN type locking nut into the bolt. As the tightening process progresses, the annular groove on the upper part of the nut gradually undergoes elastic deformation due to compression, shrinks inward, and tightly grips the bolt, causing significant friction between the threaded pairs. This friction force can resist external forces such as vibration, impact, and alternating loads that cause the nut to loosen, thereby achieving reliable locking function.
• Performance advantages
Excellent anti loosening performance: Compared with ordinary nuts, RN type locking nuts can maintain a tight state for a long time under extreme working conditions, effectively avoiding equipment failures and safety hazards caused by loose nuts.
Reusability: Its structural design is reasonable, and it can be reused multiple times under certain conditions, while still maintaining good locking performance, reducing maintenance and replacement costs.
Wide applicability: It can adapt to various specifications of bolts and is widely used in different types of mechanical equipment and engineering structures.
• Application areas
Automotive manufacturing: used for bolted connections of key parts such as engines, chassis, suspension systems, etc., to ensure stable connection of components in complex road and driving conditions.
Aerospace: In the assembly of aircraft engines, fuselage structures, and spacecraft components, RN type locking nuts can meet the requirements of high reliability and safety, ensuring flight safety.
Industrial equipment: various types of heavy machinery, machine tools, automated production lines, etc. require long-term stable operation. RN type locking nuts can effectively prevent equipment shutdown and damage caused by loose nuts.