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Posted: 1/10/2026 4:59:47 PM EDT
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Here is a picture of a Flex locking nut that is 8-32 in size. I am looking for the manufacturer of this nut. I have not been able to find the specific nut design via google image searching "Flex lock nuts". Do any of you have an idea on who the manufacturer is? thanks for any help.  |
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This was Grok’s answer. The nut in your photo is a decorative thumb nut (also called a knurled or hand-tightening nut) with a distinctive flower-petal or lobed/star-like outer shape (featuring 6 prominent curved segments/lobes) and a black finish, threaded for 8-32 (common in electronics, panels, knobs, antique restoration, or light fixtures). This exact style isn’t a standard mass-produced hex, wing, or simple round knurled nut — the petal/segmented design makes it more specialized and decorative. Standard knurled thumb nuts are usually cylindrical with straight diamond knurling, not this floral/lobed appearance. Likely Manufacturer / Source No single famous manufacturer dominates this exact black 6-lobed 8-32 design from common industrial catalogs (McMaster-Carr, Grainger, etc.), but these are often produced by specialty fastener companies or imported generic suppliers for decorative/hardware markets. •Most probable origin: Chinese or Asian OEM manufacturers (very common for this type of decorative black thumb nut sold on Amazon, eBay, AliExpress, or industrial suppliers like Fastener SuperStore / specialty brass/steel houses). •Some similar lobed or fluted thumb nuts appear under brands like Unicorp, Hammond Manufacturing (for enclosure hardware), or generic lines from The Nutty Company, Grand Brass, or Everbilt/Hillman — but they tend toward round knurled rather than distinctly petaled. •The black finish is likely black oxide (on steel) or black-dyed/anodized (if aluminum/nylon), popular for a matte, corrosion-resistant, vintage/steampunk/antique look. Here are some visually similar examples of decorative lobed or multi-segment thumb nuts (often sold in small packs for DIY/knob/handle use): 0 “LARGE” 2 “LARGE” 5 “LARGE” If this came from a specific product (e.g., guitar knob, vintage electronics, lamp part, or firearm accessory), that context could pinpoint the exact maker. Otherwise, it’s a generic decorative fastener — probably not from a premium brand like PEM or Nyloc, but from a bulk hardware importer. If you have more details (where you got it, or measurements like diameter/height), I can narrow it further! |
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Originally Posted By OverScoped: What firearm did it come from? The AI guys have been useless so far. I know its a Flex Lock Nut but i am looking for the specific cosmetic design. |
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