Keps nut

"K-lock nut" redirects here. For k-nut, see jet nut.
Keps nuts

A Keps nut, (also called a k-lock nut[1] or washer nut), is a nut with an attached, free-spinning washer.

It is used to make assembly more convenient. Common washer types are star-type lock washers, conical, and flat washers.[1]

'Keps' trademark

Keps is a trademark of ITW Shakeproof. The name comes from "kep" in ShaKEProof, and the "s" is because usually more than one are purchased.[2]

References

Notes

  1. ^ a b McMaster, p. 3125.
  2. ^ Glossary of Terminology Related to Nuts and Bolts, retrieved 2008-11-25.

Bibliography

  • McMaster-Carr catalog (114th ed.), McMaster-Carr.


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