Paulin 106-016 106 Jam Nut

Jam nuts are typically used in the automotive and aerospace industries for machinery and electronics. They are used to lock or "jam" another nut in place on a threaded rod or bolt which prevents the primary nut from loosening due to vibration or torque. They are about half the size of a regular nut.

• They enhance the overall stability of the assembly as the tension between the jam nut and primary nut helps prevent loosening caused by vibrations
• They are commonly used in the automotive and aerospace industries to industrial machinery