This OEM Hex Nut is a gold colored, metal, 3/8 x 16 part, sold individually. It is installed with a wrench, or socket and torque wrench, by torquing to the manufacturer specfications, and is used to secure parts in place.
You will know it is broken when you see the nut has damaged threads or rounded off edges, which can happen due to fa...Read moretgiue. If it is damaged, it should be replaced.
This part can have different uses and different degrees of difficulty depending on the part the hex nut is securing, but generally the replacement of this part is an easy job.
This is an OEM part sourced directly from the manufacturer which was specifically designed for use with Ridgid vacuums. These 12-16 gallon fabric filters are used to catch and trap fine particles. This package contains two (2) filter bags. Please make sure to check the appropriate diagrams of your model for the correct location and application of this item.