This is the most widely used
anti-loosening method. This method generates a positive pressure between
the thread pairs that does not follow the external force, so as to
generate a friction force that can restrain the relative rotation of the
thread pairs. This positive pressure can be achieved by pressing the
thread pair axially or simultaneously in two directions. For example,
elastic washers, double nuts, self-locking nuts and nylon insert lock
nuts are adopted. This kind of anti-loosening method is more convenient
for disassembly of the nut, but in the environment of impact, vibration
and variable load, the pre-tightening force of the bolt will be reduced
due to slack at the beginning. As the number of vibrations increases,
the lost pre-tightening force is dull. The increase will eventually lead
to the loosening of the nut and the failure of the threaded connection.