~ Article courtesy of NBK America LLC Generally, washers are used to distribute a fastener’s load, reducing friction and preventing loosening. A washer is a plate with a hole, which lets a fastener pass through it. The most common shape is a flat disk with a concentric hole. Before a threaded fastener, such as a…
Birmingham Fastener launches new locking bolt with proprietary washer
Birmingham Fastener is a manufacturer and distributor of fasteners for structural steel fabrication, metal building manufacturers, OEMs, the transportation and utilities sectors, and others. The company recently launched a new locking bolt with a proprietary washer. The M12 x 1.75 Vibration-control Locking Bolt (VC Lock) offers superior strength with an excellent co-efficient of friction. Designed…
Eight key fastener innovations from 2021
Another year, an ongoing pandemic. 2021, much like the year before it, included its share of challenges. Supply-chain delays, product (and employee) shortages, and varying state restrictions continued to affect most in the industry. In-person events and trade shows were scheduled and then rescheduled. Local and global business and economic disruptions forced many companies to…
Nord-Lock continues to expand to meet increasing demand
It was in Sweden, nearly 40 years ago, when Nord-Lock first started manufacturing wedge-locking washers. The company is now part of the Nord-Lock Group and global provider in wedge-locking washers and its well-known Superbolt line. Nord-Lock recently inaugurated its updated production facility in Mattmar, Sweden. The inauguration is the third in 2021 — a result…
What is the difference between a lock washer and a vibration-resistant washer?
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…
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…
Four benefits of using eccentric lock washers
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…
What are Belleville washers?
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…
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…
Customized C-Washers available from Boker’s
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…