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Screwed Fastening
A nut and a screw or a bolt comprises what is know as a
screw pair. Such a pair is used for fastening together
Eye Bolt
An Eye Bolt is a small screw with a loop on one end
and threads on the other end
In order to facilitate lifting of heavy machinery, like
electric generators, motors, turbines, etc., eye bolts
are screwed on to their top surfaces. For fitting an eye
bolt, a tapped hole is provided, above the centre of
gravity
Eye Bolt
Fillister head
Countersunk head
Socket head
CAP Nut
It is a hexagonal nut with a cylindrical cap at the top.
This design protects the end of the bolt from corrosion and
also prevents leakage through the threads.
Cap nuts are used in smoke boxes or locomotive and steam
pipe connections
Capstan Nut
This nut is cylindrical in shape, with holes drilled laterally in the curved surface. A
tommy bar may be used in the holes for turning the nut. Holes may also be drilled
in the upper flat face of the nut
Wing Nut
This nut is used when frequent removal is required, such as
inspection covers, lids, etc.
It is operated by the thumb
Friction locking
Locking by lock Nut
Locking by Spring Washer
Positive locking
Locking by split pin
Locking by Castle nut
Wiless Lock nut
Locking by set screw
Grooved nut
Locking by screw
Locking by plate
A corresponding
tapped hole at the
top end of the bolt
is also required for
the purpose.
A locking plate is
grooved such that it
fits a hexagonal nut
in any position, at
intervals of 30 of
rotation.
It is fixed around
the nut, by means of
a machine screw