What is BS EN 3015 - Self-locking shank nuts about?
BS EN 3015 is a European standard on aerospace series which covers shank nuts, self-locking, serrated, in heat resisting steel FE-PA2601.
BS EN 3015 specifies the characteristics of self-locking serrated shank nuts in FE-PA2601, for aerospace applications.
Note: FE-PA2601 is the new designation for FE-PA92HT, see TR 3900
Who is BS EN 3015 - Self-locking shank nuts for?
BS EN 3015 on self-locking shank nuts is useful for: 
- Manufacturers of aerospace equipment and components
- Self-locking shank nuts manufacturers
Why should you use BS EN 3015 - Self-locking shank nuts?
A Locknut (self-locking nut, locking nut), is a nut which resists loosening through vibration and normal use. This trait makes them essential hardware for a multitutde of applications. Unlike free spinning nuts, lock nuts make use of a deforming elastic or metal material to stay in position against torque and shock.
Shank nuts are high temperature, high tensile strength nuts that are used primarily in aircraft engine applications. Shank nuts are self-locking, self-retaining, self-wrenching nuts installed by flaring the nut shank with a conical tool.
Heat resistant steels are solid solution strengthened alloy steels for use at temperatures above 500 deg C and upto 750 deg C. As these steels are used over a certain broad temperature ranges, they are normally strengthened by the hardening mechanism of heat treatment, solid solution, and precipitation.
When it comes to the manufacturing and use of aerospace components, reliability and consistent performance are crucial. Hence BS EN 3015 walks you through the characteristics of self-locking serrated shank nuts in FE-PA2601. This ensures safety and reliability in your organization and in turn increases the efficiency of work.
