Industrial Maintenance Supply Blog

These nuts are designed with locking mechanisms to keep the nut in place. Examples of locking mechanisms include pins, plastic inserts, lock wire, or misshapen threads.CASTLE NUTSThese particular nuts … read more

Non-locking nuts do not include any locking mechanisms, only the basic nut design.ACORN NUTSWith its smooth and discreet design, this nut's covered indentation hides a threaded end, providing both saf … read more

Nearly everything around us–to some extent–was constructed with various types of fasteners. Without them, the world as we know it would not function. But, there is often some uncertainty around what t … read more