Washers And Its Types

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Washers are a type of Fastener that has a shape of a Disc (thin Plate) and a hole in the middle. Washers are used for Load Distribution. Washers Protect the Surface from damage during installation. It prevents the fastener from corroding. The Outer Diameter of Washers is double the Inner diameter, which is used to distribute the load over which it is fastened such as Screw or nut. Washers can also be used in a Bearing

How is Washer made?
Steel is the most common element used in making washers. Copper, Brass, Aluminum, Bronze, Iron are some of the Metal Elements used for making Washer.

Types of Washers
Various type of washers is available in the Market. Each washer is used for different applications and is selected as per their function and Requirements.
· Plain Washer
· Spring Washer
· Internal Washer
· External Washer

Plain Washer: A Plain Washer is used to distribute load relatively at a larger area and it prevents damage to the Surface. Plain Washers are made of Ferrous or nonferrous metal, plastic or other materials. Other uses are ...
... as a spacer, spring washer, wear pad, preload indicating device, locking device, and to reduce vibration (rubber washer).

Types of Plain Washer
· Flat Washer
· Fender Washer
· C-Washer
· Shoulder Washer

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Spring Washer: Spring washer is also known as Locker washers and is the most commonly used part to prevent elements from loosening. In Simple terms, Spring Washers are used to Prevent fastening or loosing of materials which happen due to vibrations.

Types of Spring Washer
· Finger Spring Washer
· Curved Spring Washer
· Conical Spring Washer
· Wave Spring Washer

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External Star Washer: External Star Washer works best with larger head screws as it prevents a nut & bolts from loosening. External Star Washer has a tab located on the outer diameter which provides superior locking capabilities and making them ideal or application that requires continuous attention.

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Internal Star Washer: As we all know that washer is used for preventing the surface from getting damage which happens due to shock and vibrations. Internal Star Washer prevents a nut or bolt head from loosening.

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