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FIIG:  A021A0

Entry Date:  Apr-01-1974

Concept:  1

Status:  A

Applicability:  AG

Type:  0

Definition:  A nut, flat on top and bottom having 6 flat sides. For items which have internal tapered or straight (parallel) pipe threads, specific electrical conduit size designation, and which when installed, provide a method of tightening to lock the connection, see LOCKNUT, ELECTRICAL CONDUIT. See also LOCKNUT, TUBE FITTING. For items having a thickness (or height) exceeding two times the width across the flats, use POST, ELECTRICAL-MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT. (When height or thickness and/or width across the flats is designated as a tolerance dimension, the maximum dimension will be used to determine compliance.).

Basic INC:  70194

Basic Name:  NUT

Description:  1. A fastening device of various shapes having an internal thread or an aperture of lugs or prongs designed to mate with an external thread for the purpose of securely holding threaded members brought into engagement therewith.