A Keps nut, is a nut with an attached, free-spinning washer. It is used to make assembly more convenient. Common washer types are star-type lock washers, conical, and flat washers.

What is a KEPS hex nut?

A Keps Type Hex Nut (also called a K-Nut or a Washer Nut) is a hex nut with an attached free-spinning washer. Keps type hex nuts are used to make assembly more convenient, alongside our threaded fasteners.

What is the main difference between a KEPS nut and a Nylock nut?

The #8-32 Keps nuts have a ring of attached metal prongs which keeps the nut from loosening when the nut is tightened. The #8-32 Nylock Nuts have a nylon insert which a screw can cut threads into and this keeps the nut from loosening.