Keps nut

Keps nuts

A Keps nut, (also called a k-lock nut 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.

'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.[additional citation(s) needed]

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Notes

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

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