Flat Washers

Flat washers, also known as plain washers, are a common type of washer that distribute a load and prevent damage occurring to the surface the flat washer is fixing. Flat washers are also able to offer insulation. Flat washers can be used in two main ways. Firstly, to spread the load of a screwed fastening. Secondly, a flat washer is used when the hole is of a larger diameter than the fixing nut in the application. Flat washers come in a wide variety of sizes, different sized holes and thicknesses. The most common material used in their construction is A2 and A4 stainless steel. Nylon is sometimes used. They are classed by their ISO Metric thread and a number that represents the nominal diameter. Typically, they are produced in standard coarse pitch. Flat washers are widely used in a vast array of applications. As they are available in so many different types and sizes, flat washers are extremely versatile and useful in many industries.

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