Breakaway Nuts
Security Fasteners Designed for Controlled Torque Break-Off and Anti-Tamper Applications
Breakaway Nuts are specialized security fasteners designed to provide controlled installation and tamper resistance. During installation, the designated breakaway section separates after reaching a specified tightening condition, leaving the installed portion secured against ordinary removal. They are commonly used where reducing unauthorized disassembly is important.
Product Overview
Breakaway Nuts, also called torque-off nuts, shear nuts or security nuts, are designed for controlled installation and tamper-resistant fastening. Their installation gripping section separates at the designed breakaway zone after the specified installation condition is reached.
The remaining threaded section continues securing the connection while generally removing the conventional external gripping surface used by ordinary tools. Actual break performance depends on the approved product drawing, material, geometry, installation method and customer specification.
VALTOR supplies Breakaway Nuts for public infrastructure, outdoor equipment, security panels, industrial enclosures and specialized OEM assemblies.
Technical Specifications
Controlled Torque Breakaway Security Function
Material, Structure & Finish Options
Torque Break Performance & Quality Control
Inspection can verify thread size, pitch, mating fit, breakaway-section shape, shear-zone consistency, head geometry, surface condition and manufacturing accuracy. Where required, break performance and installation behavior are tested according to the customer specification, approved test method or product drawing. Agreed documentation may include a Material Certificate, dimensional inspection report or test report.
OEM Security Fastener Supply & Packaging
Customization may include thread specification, breakaway requirement, security geometry, material, finish and special dimensions.
Inner bags, small boxes, export cartons, pallets and customer-labeled packaging may be supplied with batch identification, customer part numbers and project labels where required.
Delivery depends on custom design, material, quantity, testing and packaging requirements; no fixed universal lead time applies.
Applications
Controlled anti-tamper fastening for security-sensitive equipment and infrastructure.
Security fastening for equipment requiring reduced unauthorized access.
Suitable where tamper resistance and environmental exposure are considerations.
Used for equipment covers and panels requiring controlled access.
Applied where preventing casual disassembly is important.
Used in customer-designed products requiring customized security fastening.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does a Breakaway Nut work?
A Breakaway Nut contains a designed separation section. During controlled installation, the section breaks after reaching the specified installation condition, leaving the installed fastener section secured.
Is a Breakaway Nut the same as a Lock Nut?
No. Lock Nuts are designed to resist loosening during service, while Breakaway Nuts are designed mainly for anti-tamper and controlled installation purposes.
Can Breakaway Nuts be removed after installation?
Removal normally requires special tools or destructive methods because the original external gripping section is removed after installation.
Can VALTOR supply custom Breakaway Nuts?
Yes. Breakaway Nuts are often supplied according to customer drawings, security requirements, thread specifications and installation conditions.
What information is required for quotation?
Provide thread size, material, security requirement, installation condition, quantity and any drawing or sample information.
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