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  2. Positive locking device - Wikipedia

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    A positive locking device is a device used in conjunction with a fastener in order to positively lock the fastener. This means that the fastener cannot work loose from vibrations. The following is a list of positive locking devices: [1] A split beam nut; A castellated nut and a split pin; A hex nut or cap screw and a tab washer

  3. Split pin - Wikipedia

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    A split pin (UK usage) / cotter pin (UK/USA usage) holding a rod in place with a washer. A split pin, also known as a cotter pin, or cotter key in the US, [1] is a metal fastener with two tines that are bent during installation, similar to a staple or rivet.

  4. Captive fastener - Wikipedia

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    E-Ring makes the fastener captive on this battery compartment screw captive screw on a Selfie stick E-Ring on the bold of a camera belt. A captive fasteners is an engineered fastener designed for a permanent hold within a target assembly or housing, including upon servicing. They provide a secure joining, and avoid fastener loss or damage that ...

  5. Nut (hardware) - Wikipedia

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    A threaded fastener for joining two male threads, most commonly a threaded rod,[1][2] but also pipes Flange nut: Collar nut Has a wide flange at one end that acts as an integrated washer HARDLOCK Nut [3] Eccentric Double Nut A self-lock nut. Improvement of the double nut that uses a wedge principal, eliminating space between threads. Insert nut

  6. Washer (hardware) - Wikipedia

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    Wave washers A washer with a "wave" in the axial direction, which provides spring pressure when compressed. Wave washers, of comparable size, do not produce as much force as Belleville washers. In Germany, they are sometimes used as lock washers but they are less effective than other choices. [a] [8] Split washer or spring lock washer

  7. List of screw and bolt types - Wikipedia

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    In 1913, Woolley and Meredith defined them like Anthony, but gave the following dimensions: hex head cap screws up to and including 7 ⁄ 16 inch (11.1125 mm) have a head that is 3 ⁄ 16 inch (4.7625 mm) larger than the shank diameter; screws greater than 1 ⁄ 2 inch (12.7 mm) in diameter have a head that is 1 ⁄ 4 inch (6.35 mm) larger than ...

  8. Transit bolt - Wikipedia

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    Transit bolts are a type of bolt used to secure part of a mechanical appliance during transit.They are typically 4 to 12 in (100 to 300 mm) in length, although any size is possible as it depends on the type of device being transported.

  9. Direct tension indicator - Wikipedia

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    DTIs are a function of induced tension. As a fastener assembly is tightened, the arch-like protrusions are compressed, and the change in distance between the base of the protrusions of the DTI washer and the protrusion apex correlates to a value of tensile force induced into the fastener.