| Threads Per Inch: | 20 |
| Bolts Diameter: | 1/2" |
| Bolts Material: | A2 Stainless Steel |
| Head Type: | Hex Head |
| Thread Type: | Imperial - UNF |
Sometimes written as lock nuts, they also go by various other names, including half nuts, jam nuts and thin nuts.
Locknuts are used to lock a full nut in position to prevent it from working loose as a result of vibration or other factors.
Locknuts are often mixed up with Nyloc nuts, which are different. Nyloc nuts are self-locking nuts that feature a nylon collar in the top portion of the nut that locks the nut in place.