Superior Washer & Gasket’s inventory of washers and shims are among the largest and most comprehensive in the industry. With more than 100 high-speed power presses, the company now offers Superior Premium Deliver (SPD). This means it can produce even unique or special washers with a five to seven-day turnaround. What’s more is that Superior’s products…
What are the different types of washers available?
Written by Jody Muelaner A washer is a plate with a hole that allows a fastener to pass through it. The most common shape is a flat disk with a concentric hole. Washers are frequently used to distribute the clamping force from threaded fasteners over a larger area. This prevents bolt heads and nuts…
An inventory of washers from Superior Washer & Gasket
Washers provide a major factor in the performance and longevity of a fastener assembly. These components offer general benefits that include security, support, and easier maintenance of joined parts — but their shape, size, and material will greatly factor into the advantages they offer. Superior Washer & Gasket Corp. provides a sizable inventory of washers…
Kennametal introduces KCS10B for superalloy applications
Kennametal has introduced its latest turning-grade KCS10B, for nickel, cobalt and iron-based superalloys used in aerospace and other high-temperature applications. KCS10B, which features an advanced coating applied to an ultra-fine grain carbide substrate for superior layer adhesion. It delivers up to 50% greater tool life, more predictable processes, and an improved productivity when working with…
Understanding Belleville or conical washers
Belleville washers or conical washers are the strongest type of spring washers available. These types of washers are also referred to as disc springs and feature a conical shape, which allows them to work like a heavy-duty spring and provide high spring loads in tight places. Willie Washer — a family-owned, domestic manufacturer of special…
A safer, more accurate washer
The HYTORC Washer offers a simple upgrade that provides improvements in safety, speed, and accuracy. Essentially, this washer works with a double nut cap. The outer cap rests on the serrated outer edge of the washer, while the inner nut cap rotates on the nut. This principle makes the classic reaction arm (the main cause…
Spaenaur is stocking master distributor for Sherex’s TEC Series line
Sherex Industries recently partnered with Spaenaur to stock its TEC Series line of wedge-locking washers. Sherex is a Canadian company that primarily serves the automotive and fluid power markets, with a rivet nut division (known as Sherex Fastening Solutions). Spaenaur, which carries more than 60,000 unique fastener products and tools, has distributed Disc-Lock products for many…
Custom Lock and Tab washers for secure fastening
Boker’s, a leading manufacturer of precision metal stampings, washers, spacers and shims, offers complete production of non-standard and customized lock washers and tab washers designed to provide secure fastening in your essential applications. These types of washers are vital in applications subjected to vibration, torque, heat or corrosion, providing an additional security measure to restrict…