Square Nut

Name/Title

Square Nut

Entry/Object ID

MW.0154

Description

Steel square nut, some surface corrosion.

Use

Compared to standard hex nuts, square nuts have a greater surface in contact with the part being fastened, and therefore provide greater resistance to loosening (though also greater resistance to tightening).

Context

Barkey's collection features several tools and hardware, as well as pieces of machinery, which came without context.

Collection

Fred Barkey Collection

Material

Steel