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NL10

This is the left-hand thread version of our N00 locknut series.  NL00 locknuts are most commonly used where positive locking is required for high speed counter-rotating shafts in axles or equipment drives, or where ease of installation is required on opposite ends of a shaft.

Features and benefits

  • Simple and reliable fastening element.
  • Comprehensive size range.
  • Simple installation and removal.
  • Standard Locknut sets the industry locknut standard


  • Locknuts have four, equally spaced slots around their circumference to accommodate a hook or impact spanner.
  • NL00 through NL18 locknuts are commonly used with 12, 13, 222, 223, and 232 series spherical roller bearings.
  • Can be mounted directly to the shaft or via an adapter sleeve.
  • NL locknuts can be reused, provided they are not damaged. A new lockwasher or locking plate should be used each time the corresponding lock nut is installed.
  • Lockwashers are available for thread 0.391 to 8.628 in. (sizes 00 to 44)
  • NL locknuts have tighter operational and installation clearances, higher installed accuracy, and lower rotating imbalance loads than hexagonal or square locknuts.
  • Conform with ABMA, SAE and ABEC standards for bearing and power transmission applications.  Bearing face to thread pitch diameter runout will not exceed .002 inches for sizes 00 through 06,.004 inches for sizes 07 through 22, and .006 inches for sizes above 22.
  • Unless otherwise specified, manufactured from AISI grade 1000 or 1200 series steel.
  • Bearing face surface finish will not exceed 100 microinches for sizes 00-10, and 120 microinches for sizes 11-18.
  • Manufactured with ANSI Class 3 threads.
  • Most suitable for applications using cams, clutches, gears, pulleys, sprockets, and other general industry power transmission applications.
  • Use with series W series lockwashers.
Dimensions
C 2.693 INCH Outside Diameter
E 2.438 INCH Face Diameter
D 0.51 INCH Width
G 0.24 INCH Slot Width
d 1.967 INCH Thread Major Diameter
K1 18 INCH No. Threads per Inch
Weight 0.351 LB