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This section provides an overview for plastic lock nuts as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 11 plastic lock nut manufacturers and their company rankings.
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A plastic lock nut is a fastening nut crafted from plastic materials, notably nylon or polypropylene.
It serves the same purpose as its metal counterparts, securing bolts or screws in place. However, its plastic composition offers distinct advantages, such as significant weight reduction and superior corrosion resistance. This makes it an ideal choice for applications where long-term durability in outdoor or moisture-rich environments is required. Its inherent non-conductive properties also offer the benefit of electrical insulation.
The unique characteristics of materials like nylon or polypropylene are leveraged to enhance friction upon tightening, effectively preventing the loosening of bolts or screws under conditions of vibration or shock. Consequently, plastic lock nuts are frequently utilized in scenarios with a high likelihood of movement or vibration, including automotive components, machinery, furniture, and electronic devices.
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KD Fasteners, Inc. was founded in 1987 and headquartered in Addison, Illinois. The company is a fastener manufacturer and distributor, specializing in custom fasteners from such materials as steel, brass, silicon bronze, and other non-ferrous metals, supplying over 100,000 different fastener components. The company has 3 product segments: standard fasteners, standard metric fasteners, and custom fasteners. Custom fastener varieties include studs, washers, machine screws, flange bolts, and many other varieties. The company also offers many plating varieties including zinc, black oxide, waxing, and Magni 565 and 560.
Vinay Engineering Co, founded in India in 1976, is a manufacturer of a wide range of precision engineering products and parts. The company's product portfolio includes fasteners, fittings, valves, precision engineering fasteners, and precision engineering fittings, and precision-tuned parts. Its products are manufactured as per the industry standards and widely used in various industries such as engineering, construction, automobile, and chemical as well as per the industry specific requirements of the clients.
Caliber Enterprises is a manufacturer specialized in nuts established in 2005 in Mumbai, India. The firm offers a wide range of items in their product catalogue. It produces various kinds of bolts, nuts, peek fasteners, rivet guns, parallel connectors, and more. In addition, it manufactures and supplies fasteners materials like stainless, alloy, duplex and carbon steel. The firm holds various PED and ISO 9001:2018 certificates. Its bolts fasteners also meet International Quality Standards (IQS).
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*Including some distributors, etc.
*Including some distributors, etc.
| Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
|---|---|---|
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India
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3 | 60.0% |
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United States of America
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1 | 20.0% |
China
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1 | 20.0% |
