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
editKeps 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
editNotes
edit- ^ a b McMaster, p. 3125.
- ^ Glossary of Terminology Related to Nuts and Bolts, retrieved 2008-11-25.
Bibliography
edit- McMaster-Carr catalog (114th ed.), McMaster-Carr.
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