SELF-LOCK Thread Form | 02/28/2017
Unique self -locking thread form
Self Lock™ Taps
Various Styles
SELF-LOCK™ is an ideal screw connection for high-stress situations with a unique preload locking internal (female) thread form that's exceptionally resistant to transverse vibration—the primary cause of thread loosening. In cases where there is a standard external thread in an EMUGE SELF-LOCK internal thread, the internal thread yields a self-locking screw connection that can be used repeatedly. The special profile of the SELF-LOCK thread allows an even distribution of stress over the entire thread length and therefore eliminates slippage. SELF-LOCK is ideally suited for threaded part applications subjected to heavy shock and vibration, extreme temperatures, long hours of strenuous operation, and millions of loading cycles without the opportunity for retightening. SELF-LOCK threaded holes and nuts accept standard male fasteners and eliminate the need for other locking devices, and substantially reduce the potential for fatigue failure when compared to standard threads.
Features
- The thread locking feature is integrated in the internal thread
- Modified profile with ramp surface in the direction of stress
- 30˚ ramp surface provides self-locking effect
- No assembly errors possible (forgetting the locking device)
- Use of standard external threads (screws) with tolerance class “medium”
- Even distribution of stress over the entire thread length
- Economically efficient locking system, no additional components are necessary
- Constant, maximum holding power even under dynamic stress
- Repeated loosening and re-tightening without loss of function
- Internal threads can be produced with EMUGE taps, cold forming taps or thread mills
- Larger thread hole diameters – increased tool life for threading tools
- The SELF-LOCK thread profile is an Emuge standard. Thread gaging is accomplished with Emuge thread gages
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