Product overview Jam nuts are thin hex locking nuts installed against a standard nut to lock the assembly in place. They provide additional axial resistance to help prevent loosening under vibration or dynamic loads and are commonly used in industrial and mechanical assemblies.
Key features
Available in coarse (UNC) and fine (UNF/UNS) threads
Materials: zinc-plated mild steel and 18-8 stainless steel options
Hex form factor with multiple sizes covering small to large diameters (1/4-28 to 1-1/2-12)
Used as a locking element with a standard nut for secure fastening in assemblies
Available parts and part numbers Mild Steel, Fine Thread
1/4-28 UNF — 14639
3/8-24 UNF — 14651
1/2-20 UNF — 14664
3/4-16 UNF — 14687
1-12 UNF — 14702
1-14 UNF — 14703
1 1/4-12 UNF — 14708
1 1/2-12 UNF — 14711
Mild Steel, Coarse Thread
1/4-20 UNC — 14636
3/8-16 UNC — 14649
1/2-13 UNC — 14661
5/8-11 UNC — 14676
3/4-10 UNC — 14686
1-8 UNC — 14701
1-1/4-7 UNC — 14707
Stainless Steel, Fine Thread
1/4-28 UNF — 14640
1/2-20 UNF — 14665
3/4-16 UNF — 14688
Stainless Steel, Coarse Thread
3/8-16 UNC — 14653
1/2-13 UNC — 14662
5/8-11 UNC — 14680
3/4-10 UNC — 14690
Technical specifications
Function: Thin jam nuts used in combination with standard nuts to lock and prevent loosening by providing extra axial resistance.
Thread types: Coarse (UNC) and fine (UNF/UNS) thread series.
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