Hexagon Slotted Self-locking Nut

A nut having a flat bearing surface and 6 flat sides with slots in its upper portion. An integral feature is incorporated for locking on the threads of a mating member. The slots, when used in conjunction with a solid or split (cotter) pin, act as an extra "fail safe", feature in critical applications. Excludes nut (1), self-locking, castellated, octagon.