Machine Design
Taper on the cotter and slot is provided

On one side only
On none of the sides
On both the sides
May be provided anywhere

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Machine Design
Castle nut is a locking device in which

A slot is cut partly is middle of nut and then slot reduced by tightening a screw
One smaller nut is tightened over main nut and main nut tightened against smaller one by loosening, creating friction jamming
A hard fibre or nylon cotter is recessed in the nut and becomes threaded as the nut is screwed on the bolt causing a tight grip
Through slots are made at top and a cotter pin is passed through these and a hole in the bolt, and cotter pin spitted and bent in reverse direction at other end

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