What is it? A plain washer, also known as a flat washer is a thin ring of material with a hole in the centre. What does it do? A plain washer is used with a threaded fastener such as a screw or bolt. Washers are primarily used for the following; Distributing the load of a threaded fastener for example, screw or nut Preventing damage to the surface it is being fixed to during tightening Provides a smooth surface for the nut or bolt to bear on to Applications Plain washers are utilised whenever a fastener such as a nut or bolt is used. Some of the more common applications would be; Furniture assembly White goods, for example, washing machines Unistrut and support rail systems Steel structures Bridges Types Flat washers are available in different materials, finishes and thicknesses. Depending on application and environment, there are specific attributes that must be considered when selecting the correct component. Material Brass Ceramic Steel Stainless Steel (304 and 316 grades) Finish Bright zinc plated
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The RS PRO locking and anti-vibration washer is
made of TPE material. This washer has a thickness of 5.8mm with an inner diameter of 3.9mm and an outer diameter of 9.62mm.
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RS PRO range of hard rolled metric copper
washers in sizes M3 to M12. This RS PRO range of copper washers are generally used with a machine threaded fastener and nut to spread the load over a greater surface area ...
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RS PRO Stainless Steel Plain WashersFrom the trusted
RS PRO Brand, these stainless steel washers are generally used with a machine threaded fastener and nut to spread the load over a greater surface area when tightening a bolt, screw or ...
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From the trusted RS PRO Brand, these zinc
plated steel washers are generally used with a machine threaded fastener and nut to spread the load over a greater surface area when tightening a bolt, screw or nut. 560-316 is an ...