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Spiralock Technology
What is Spiralock?
A self-locking female
thread form with a 30o
wedge ramp at the root
of the thread
The wedge ramp allows
the bolt to spin freely until
clamp load is applied. At
that point, the crests of the
standard male thread are
drawn tightly against the
wedge ramp, creating a
continuous spiral line of
contact along the entire
length of the thread
engagement.
Features of Spiralock
Mates with standard male thread
Faster to assemble, reduced operator fatigue
Free spinning
Wedge tightens as clamp load builds
Reusable
No deterioration of lock feature
Resistant to galling
Reduced surface contact minimizes galling
Thread Tolerances
CLEARANCE
60 Thread
Spiralock
Significant radial
clearance designed in
Contributes to thread
fit variations
Primary reason vibration
loosening can occur
Adhesive
Patch bolt
Lock washers
Disk lock - wedge type
Serrations
Jam nuts
Lockwire
Cotter pin
Tab lock
Prevailing torque
All metal
Nylon ring
Interference fit
Vibration Loosening
Junkers Test
Cam driven transverse movement
Most severe condition to accelerate self-loosening
Treats fastener like it is undersized for application
External
Load
Bending
Moment
Contact
Pressure
Variation
Micro-Slip
Between
Threads
Rotation
of the
Nut
Thread Milling
Thread Turning
Industries served
Medical
Diesel & IC
Engines
Aerospace
Military
Farm/Construction
Equipment
Oil, Gas & Power
Generation
Heavy Truck
Automotive
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