{"id":13719,"date":"2022-01-14T09:16:11","date_gmt":"2022-01-14T09:16:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/monroeengineering.com\/blog\/?p=13719"},"modified":"2022-01-20T20:42:46","modified_gmt":"2022-01-20T20:42:46","slug":"what-are-fender-washers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/monroeengineering.com\/blog\/what-are-fender-washers\/","title":{"rendered":"What Are Fender Washers?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"93\" src=\"https:\/\/monroeengineering.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/flat-washers2.jpg\" alt=\"Fender washers by Monroe\" class=\"wp-image-13720\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Washers are commonly used to protect parts from damage. They work by distributing the load of a threaded fastener. Driving a treaded fasteners directly into a part may damage it. With a washer, the fastener&#8217;s load will be evenly distributed across the surface of the part, thus protecting it from damage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Washers can also be used for spacing purposes. Multiple washers can be placed on the back of a fastener before affixing the fastener with a nut. While most washers serve these same purposes, they are available in different types. Fender, for example, is a common washer type. What are fender washers exactly?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Overview of Fender Washers <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Also known as penny washers, fender washers are characterized by a flat design and a large outer diameter related to the inner diameter. The outer diameter is the ring of solid material that goes <em>around<\/em> a cylindrical fastener. The inner diameter is the center that&#8217;s open and devoid of any solid material. A cylindrical fastener will go <em>through<\/em> the inner diameter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fender is essentially a type of flat washer. Fender washers have a large outer diameter. All washers, of course, have an outer diameter. The outer diameter is what allows them to distribute the load of a fastener. Fender washers simply have a larger outer diameter than most other types of washers. The outer diameter of a fender washer covers more surface area than that of other types.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Benefits of Fender Washers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You might be wondering what benefits fender washers offer? With their large outer diameter, they offer a higher level of protection against damage than other types of washers. They will distribute the fastener&#8217;s load across a large surface area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fender washers can also be used to secure fasteners in parts that have rusted or corroded.  If the surface of a part is rusted, a fastener may go straight through it without &#8220;catching.&#8221; Fastener heads are designed to catch on the surface of the parts or objects in which they are installed. The presence of rust or corrosion, though, may result in a large hole that prevents the fastener&#8217;s head from catching.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even if a part is rusted or corroded, you may be able to use a fender washer with it. Placing a fender washer over the part&#8217;s pilot hole will allow the fastener&#8217;s head to catch on it. Fender washers have a wide outer diameter. The outer diameter will create a solid surface for the fastener&#8217;s head.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Washers are commonly used to protect parts from damage. They work by distributing the load of a threaded fastener. Driving a treaded fasteners directly into a part may damage it. 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