What is a KEPS nut used for?

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.

How does a KEPS nut work?

Keps K lock nuts are nuts that have a free spinning serrated washer attached to them. These nuts are made to create tension against the material when installed onto a bolt. Once we have tightened the bolt very lightly you can see the teeth have extended out to create tension against the object.

What is a K lock nut?

K-lock nuts feature a built-in external tooth lock washer that is free spinning. The teeth on the lock washer can bite into the surface and help lock the nut into place. They can be more convenient than using a standard hex nut along with a separate external tooth lock washer.

What is the main difference between a KEPS nut and a Nylock nut?

The #8-32 Keps nuts have a ring of attached metal prongs which keeps the nut from loosening when the nut is tightened. The #8-32 Nylock Nuts have a nylon insert which a screw can cut threads into and this keeps the nut from loosening.

How do you check a nut?

To install, the user must slide the check nut over the shaft of the bolt or stud and turn it in a clockwise direction until the nylon inset on the inside of the nut catches the first thread. It will be clear when it has done this because the user will feel some resistance and will no longer be able to turn it by hand.

What is a prevailing torque lock nut?

A locknut, also known as a lock nut, locking nut, self-locking nut, prevailing torque nut, stiff nut or elastic stop nut, is a nut that resists loosening under vibrations and torque.

Do you need a washer with a lock nut?

Lock washers are almost always used with a flat washer as well. The nut is also often smaller in profile than the bolt head. Not always, but often. The washer helps distribute the pressure that the nut places on the surface of the fastened objects.

How many times can you use a Nylock nut?

They provide desirable reusability and can be used assuredly up to fifteen times after an initial fastening.

Can you remove Nylock nuts?

Lock nuts can be very difficult to remove. A lock nut will not loosen, even under intense vibrations. They are different on each side, making them very difficult to get off. Lock nuts come in various sizes for many different applications and are most often used by mechanics and engineers to hold wheels in place.

How many times can you use a lock nut?