Summary Information (click on this NSN number for detailed information: 5310-00-001-9833)
Definition:
Nut, also referenced with federal logistics item name code 1857:
A nut, flat on top and bottom having 6 flat sides. for items which have internal tapered or straight (parallel) pipe threads, specific electrical conduit size designation, and which when installed, provide a method of tightening to lock the connection, see locknut, electrical conduit. see also locknut, tube fitting. for items having a thickness (or height) exceeding two times the width across the flats, use post, electrical-mechanical equipment. (when height or thickness and/or width across the flats is designated as a tolerance dimension, the maximum dimension will be used to determine compliance.)
