Types of Nuts
Types of Nuts:
There are various kinds of nuts explained below:
1.
Hexagonal Nut
2.
Square Nut
3.
Ring Nut
4.
Cap Nut
5.
Slotted Nut
6.
Cylindrical or Capstan Nut
7.
Dome Nut
8.
Wingnut or Thumb Nut
1.
Hexagonal Nut:
Hexagonal Nut |
This is the most common form of nut used for the general
fastening purpose in conjunction with a hexagonal-headed bolt.
2.
Square Nut:
Square Nut |
A square nut is used in conjunction with a square-headed bolt.
The spanner used for the nut can have a better hold on a square nut than on
hexagonal nut.
3.
Ring Nut:
Ring Nut |
It is the form of a ring provided with slots in the curved surface
for a special c-spanner. These nuts are generally used in parts, one nut acting
as a lock nut the other.
4.
Cap Nut:
Cap Nut |
It is a hexagonal nut provided with a cylindrical cap at the top
to protect the end from corrosion. It also prevents leakage through the
threads. Cap nuts commonly used in smoke-boxes locomotives.
5.
Slotted nut:
Slotted Nut |
Slotted nuts are
designed and constructed such that they can form a locking mechanism with a
cotter pin or a safety wire.
6.
Cylindrical or Capstan Nut:
This nut is cylindrical in shape and has holes drilled in the
curved surface for turning it with a tommy bar.
7.
Dome Nut:
Dome Nut |
It forms the cap nut having a special dome at the top as
shown in the figure.
8.
Wingnut or Thumb Nut:
Wing or Thumb Nut |
A wing nut can be easily operated by the thumb and a finger and
is used where it is required to be adjusted frequently.
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