Washers / Spacers

Written by Jody Muelaner Lock washers and vibration-resistant washers are designed to prevent a threaded fastener from loosening. The terms are often used interchangeably. However, there is a difference. Lock washers resist torque or loosening for a given preload, and vibration-resistant washers maintain a more constant preload when there’s movement in a joint. A lock…

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…

Eccentric lock washers are washers that can be combined with commercially available hex nuts to prevent screw loosening. These washers, which are available from NBK, require no special tools for fastening. This means they are as easy to use as spring washers or flat washers. In terms of design, these components consist of a bearing…

By Dr. Jody Muelaner A washer is a plate with a hole that lets 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 from…

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…

Boker’s, a manufacturer of precision metal stampings, washers, spacers and shims, offers a wide variety of custom C-washers to its customers. C-washers obtain their name for being in the shape of a “C” as they have a slot cut from the center to the perimeter allowing the washer to be removed, replaced or inserted without…

SPIROL is pleased to introduce ArmorGalv®, a Thermal Zinc Diffusion coating, as a standard finish option for their engineered fasteners. This uniform deposition coating is poised to revolutionize the industrial fastener market with 1,000+ hours of corrosion resistance, no risk of hydrogen embrittlement, and no insignificant surfaces! SPIROL is initially rolling out ArmorGalv® for their…

Boker’s has expanded its manufacturing capabilities to produce custom finishing washers, giving assembly applications a more precise, high-quality look and complete finish. Finishing washers, also referred to as “countersunk washers,” provide a flush surface and are custom manufactured in several common styles including: 90°, angle, flanged, un-flanged and rolled flange. In addition to achieving a…

J.W. Winco, Inc., a supplier of standard industrial machine components, announced it now offers No. 6312 V Crocodile Clamps with Adjustable Holders, with or without Clamping Bolt or Stud Bolt, in metric sizes. These RoHS-compliant Crocodile Clamps are infinitely adjustable, easily expanded for every clamping height. They are used for a variety of clamping applications…

Boker’s, Inc. announces the release of its 2015 Calendar and Conversion Chart. Designed for quick and convenient scheduling, this complementary calendar also includes an easy-to-use metric conversion chart on the back, which is ideal for use in the field.   With more than 95 years of stamping industry experience, Boker’s continues to offer industry professionals…