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FIIG:  A021A0

Entry Date:  Apr-01-1974

Concept:  1

Status:  A

Applicability:  CK

Type:  0

Definition:  An internally threaded item with a cylindrical and/or square, hexagonal, octagonal, or dodecagonal outer periphery (parallel to the threaded axis) a portion(s) of which may or may not be enlarged, forming a flange(s) and/or shoulder(s). Items not having an enlarged outer portion may be threaded, a part of the full length, or tapped from both ends. Items having an enlarged outer portion (flange(s) or shoulder(s)) may be threaded the full length, threaded a part of the full length, or tapped from both ends. Items tapped from both ends shall have either right-hand threads on both ends or left-hand threads on both ends. For items conforming to any of the above and having a length overall exceeding two times the largest outside diameter or width across flats, use POST, ELECTRICAL-MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT. For items with an outside contour that is the same the full length, having a continuous thread through its entire length, and the length does not exceed two times the diameter or width across the flats use NUT (1), PLAIN (as modified). Excludes: NUT (1), PLAIN, CAP. See also TURNBUCKLE BODY.

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.