Tag Archives: Washers

Lockwashers offer an easy and effective way to protect fasteners from vibration-related loosening. Over time, vibrations can cause nuts and bolts to loosen. Lock washers, however, feature teeth that grip to prevent loosening. As you tighten the bolt or nut, … Read More

When shopping for washers, you may encounter swing “C” washers. They don’t look like traditional disc-shaped washers with a hollow center. Rather, swing “C” washers feature a C-like shape that allows them to swing open from the fastener or hardware … Read More

Beveled washers offer an effective load-distribution solution for uneven parts. When using a threaded fastener to connect two or more parts, you may need to use a washer as well. As the head of the threaded fastener presses against the … Read More

Washers are commonly used to protect parts from the stress of a threaded fastener. They are designed to distribute the load of a threaded fastener, such as a bolt. When you drive a bolt through a part, you’ll expose the … Read More

When shopping for springs, you may come across bearing disc springs. They don’t feature the same coil design as extension and compression springs. Bearing disc springs are still able to store mechanical energy under a load, but they feature a … Read More

When choosing washers, you should consider the load to which they will be exposed. Washers are fasteners that are used in conjunction with other fasteners. They are typically used to distribute the load of a bolt. For high-stress applications involving … Read More

When connecting two or more objects with threaded fasteners, you may want to use washers. Washers won’t hold the objects together. They will, however, distribute the load of the fasteners across a large surface area so that the objects are … Read More