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Crimp Hex Nuts

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Bagman2524

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Jul 14, 2005
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Can anyone explain how they work?
 
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Are you talking about self locking nuts?

Basically they have a deformed thread that interferes with the mating stud and locks the nut in place.
 
I don't think that's it. I believe some type of plier-like tool is used to squeeze (crimp) the nut to lock it in place.
 
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