Fastener Industry: The Application of Washers

Washers are flattened, round, or disc-shaped metal bits with a central hole that are commonly used with threaded fasteners. Before driving a screw or other threaded fastener into a surface, place a washer at the end of the fastener. However, the washer is not driven into the surface, leading many people to question its purpose.

SPACING

Washers may function as spacers. If the threaded fastener is longer than the depth of the item, you won't be able to drive it all the way into the object - at least, not without part of the fastener protruding from the rear of the object. Using washers is a straightforward solution to this issue. By inserting washers through the threaded fastener prior to driving it into the item, padding is created so that the fastener is not driven too deeply.

LOAD DISTRIBUTION

The main function of the majority of washers is to spread the load of the threaded fastener with which they are used. The material into which threaded fasteners are driven is subjected to stress. Washers lessen this danger by uniformly spreading the weight of the fastener over the surface of the material.

VIBRATION ABSORPTION

Some washer types are intended to absorb vibrations. They are composed of a softer material, such as plastic, rubber, or urethane. These softer materials absorb vibrations more effectively than harder materials, such as metal. If a threaded fastener is used to connect two objects, and one of those objects vibrates aggressively, using vibration dampening washers may prevent harm to the other object.

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