Screws onto the threaded end of a bolt to help tighten the bolt.- Most common are hex and square nuts, also called full nuts.
- Wing and knurled nuts are used where frequent adjustment or disassembly is necessary.
- The locknut type has a self-locking feature that allows it to be locked into position without additional lock washers, cotter pins or locking wire.
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