Washers are a vital part of the construction industry and they play such a valuable role for a number of reasons. They help to spread the weight of threaded fasteners and nuts that exert pressing against them. This allows for a smooth installation and will prevent the fastener from loosening. They also help to protect and preserve the integrity of the surface where they are installed.
There are other reasons why these little pieces of metal play an extremely important role in making sure that everything stays tight and secure. These are general benefits though; different situations call for different types.
Flat Washers
These are the type that you are going to see most often, as they are the most simple in terms of a spacing component. They do still need to be high-quality in order to do their job effectively. These washers provide many of the key advantages named above.
Sometimes they vary in size depending on how much weight needs to be spread and the other components they are to be paired with. They are also able to give your fastener a flat surface on which to tighten against. This will help you to provide more torque to your fastener and achieve a tighter fit. You will also be able to make adjustments with greater ease.
Lock Washers
A lock washer might refer to any one of a group of washers that all have the purpose of securing a fastener that might otherwise be prone to rotation or loss of friction, and thereby at risk of loosening.
These washers will lock on to the fastener to keep it in place. They can also prevent rotation due to a split in their surface.
They can also bite into the surface that you are tightening. This ensures that the … Read More ...
