locknut

(redirected from locknuts)
Also found in: Thesaurus, Encyclopedia.

lock·nut

also lock nut  (lŏk′nŭt′)
n.
1. A usually thin nut screwed down on another nut to prevent it from loosening.
2. A self-locking nut.
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright © 2016 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

locknut

(ˈlɒkˌnʌt)
n
1. (Mechanical Engineering) a supplementary nut screwed down upon a primary nut to prevent it from shaking loose
2. (Mechanical Engineering) a threaded nut having a feature, such as a nylon insert, to prevent it from shaking loose
Collins English Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged, 12th Edition 2014 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1994, 1998, 2000, 2003, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2014
ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun1.locknut - supplementary nut that is screwed down on a primary nut to prevent it from loosening
safety nut
nut - a small (usually square or hexagonal) metal block with internal screw thread to be fitted onto a bolt
Based on WordNet 3.0, Farlex clipart collection. © 2003-2012 Princeton University, Farlex Inc.
Translations
Spanish / Español
Select a language:

locknut

[ˈlɒknʌt] N → contratuerca f
Collins Spanish Dictionary - Complete and Unabridged 8th Edition 2005 © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1971, 1988 © HarperCollins Publishers 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 2000, 2003, 2005
Mentioned in ?
References in periodicals archive ?
Continental Aero is a distributor of all-metal and purple nylon insert locknuts operating out of Alsip, Illinois and Lyndhurst, New Jersey.
Tramec Acquires Kansas, US Plastics Manufacturer
If you haven't already heard, a production error caused some FMTVA1P2 LTAS 6X6 (3-axle variant) trucks within the serial number range of 720,001-744,192 and M1095 trailers within the serial number range of 720,038-759,324 to roll off the line with improperly tightened torque rod nylon insert locknuts, NSN 5310-01-434-0078.
Loose torque rod locknuts cause deadlines
The cable entry plates range in overall size from 44 to 75mm diameter and hexagon locknuts are also provided for positive clamping and IP66 sealing at the point of assembly in the bulkhead entry aperture
Multi - cable entry plates
These include; ATP Advanced Technology Products, FAR Riveting Tools, Hozelock Hose Reels, Ludecke Claw Couplings, ODE Solenoid Valves, Protect-Air Fuses and Compressed Air Safety Products, Reelcare Hose Reels, Rust-Oleum Paints and Coatings, Sico-Air Ring Main Systems, Sirai Solenoid Valves, Steiner Hose and Cable Reels, Suprabeam Torches, Tricoflex Tubing & 1 lose, Wika Pressure Gauges and Winstanley Locknuts.
Tom Parker's new product catalogue
Bettencourt told a military investigator that Hickey was a rogue employee who "on his own volition, purchased and obtained substandard locknuts for a Department of Defense contract for Bell Kiowa helicopters," the FBI agent wrote.
Coos Bay family denies it defrauded military
27 -- Bridgeport Fittings has launched the Mighty-Bond enclosure grounding connectors and couplings, constructed with precision-machined brass bodies, steel locknuts and stainless steel screws for optimum performance and a professional installation appearance.
MC Series Connectors & Couplings Facilitate In Bonding Of Grounding Electrode Conductor To An Enclosure
PEM self-clinching prevailing torque locknuts provide solutions to prevent mating hardware from loosening in service due to vibration or other application-related factors.
Self-clinching locknuts
What was worse was when I found Halfords sold sockets to remove locknuts for pounds 9.99, and even cheaper ones on the internet.
Letter: Car theft shock
The system uses zinc-plated grade 5 bolts with a limited thread engagement design to prevent over-tightening of the matching serrated flange locknuts for secure connections.
Easy-to-configure bolted rack

Dictionary browser ?
Full browser ?