{"id":8320,"date":"2020-10-20T08:19:34","date_gmt":"2020-10-20T08:19:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/monroeengineering.com\/blog\/?p=8320"},"modified":"2024-12-04T15:55:51","modified_gmt":"2024-12-04T15:55:51","slug":"flat-vs-lock-washers-what-you-should-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/monroeengineering.com\/blog\/flat-vs-lock-washers-what-you-should-know\/","title":{"rendered":"Flat vs Lock Washers: What You Should Know"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"162\" src=\"https:\/\/monroeengineering.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/washers-1531051_640-300x162.jpg\" alt=\"An assortment of washers\" class=\"wp-image-8321\" srcset=\"https:\/\/monroeengineering.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/washers-1531051_640-300x162.jpg 300w, https:\/\/monroeengineering.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/washers-1531051_640.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Consisting of a disc-shaped piece of material with a hole in the middle, washers are often used with bolts. They are typically used to distribute a bolt&#8217;s load more evenly to protect the joined workpiece from damage. Prior to driving a bolt into a workpiece, a washer is placed at the top of the bolt&#8217;s shaft where it meets the head. The washer will then absorb the compression forces of the bolt as it&#8217;s driven into the workpiece.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are many different types of washers, however. Some washers are classified as flat, whereas others are classified as lock washers. What&#8217;s the difference between flat and lock washers exactly?<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Is a Flat Washer?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The most common type of washer is a flat washer. They receive their namesake from flat design. Flat washers aren&#8217;t curved, nor do they protrude. Rather, they are completely flat on both sides. This flat design makes them highly effective at distributing loads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Without a washer, the compressive forces of a bolt will be applied to the underside of the bolt&#8217;s head. A flat washer absorbs these compressive forces while subsequently distributing them more evenly.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Common materials in which flat washers are made include the following:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Stainless steel<\/li><li>High-carbon steel<\/li><li>Brass<\/li><li>Copper<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Is a Lock Washer?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Also known as a split washer, a lock washer is a special type of washer that&#8217;s designed to create tension so that the bolt doesn&#8217;t loosen or otherwise come out of its installed position. Lock washers aren&#8217;t flat. They feature a semi-coiled design that gradually rises. This design allows lock washers to create tension when installed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lock washers work by preventing the rotational movement of the installed bolt. Nuts are often used for this purpose as well. When placed on the end of a bolt, a nut can protect it from loosening. The problem with nuts is that they are susceptible to vibrations. When exposed to vibrations, a nut may loosen. If a nut loosens too much, it may fail to secure the bolt in the workpiece&#8217;s threaded hole. With a lock washer, however, the bolt won&#8217;t come out. A lock washer will &#8220;lock&#8221; the bolt in the workpiece&#8217;s threaded hole.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">In Conclusion<br><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Flat and lock washers are two of the most common types of washers. A flat washer is a basic washer that&#8217;s flat on both sides. 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