Self-locking keeps tools like screw jacks from unwinding under load. Acme Screw Thread Profile by Wizard191 CC-BY-SA 3.0 Screw thread profiles can be modified from the standard V profile for ...

PEM self-locking fasteners with a nylon insert provide a reusable, nonmetallic prevailing torque thread lock that prevents threaded mating hardware from loosening due to vibration or other ...

Researchers recently shared details on creating foldable, self-locking structures by using multi-material 3D printing. These origami-inspired designs can transition between flat and three-dimension… ...