A captive nut is a fastener that is designed to remain attached to a specific component, preventing it from becoming lost or misplaced during assembly or maintenance. It is typically used in applications where space is limited or where ease of access is necessary, such as in machinery, electronics, or automotive parts. Captive nuts facilitate quick installation and removal, enhancing efficiency in assembly processes.
Tagalog translation of captive: bihag
A captive helicopter is a helicopter which is tethered to the ground with a rope, as with a captive balloon. Captive helicopters can be used for the same purposes as captive balloons. They are easier to steer than a regular helicopter.
A nut that is used to secure another nut is called a jam nut.
hazel nut
A jam nut is a thinner nut that is used to secure another nut in place, while a hex nut is a standard nut with six sides. A jam nut is typically used when there is limited space or when a nut needs to be locked in place. A hex nut is used in most general applications where a standard nut is required.
A jam nut locks another nut from backing off.
The type of nut commonly used to secure screws in place is a hex nut.
Ground nut or peanut
A retaining nut could be the packing gland nut on a valve stem or the nut used on a flare or compression fitting
Captive Bolt Gun
A becuiba nut is the nut of a Brazilian tree, Myristica bicuhyba, which yields a variety of balsam oil used for rheumatism.
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