Lock Washers
- Additional information
- Description
Additional information
Size | #6, #8, 3/16″ (#10), #12, 1/4″, 5/16″, 3/8″, 7/16″, 1/2″, 9/16″, 5/8″, 3/4″, 7/8″, 1″, 1-1/8″, 1-1/4″, 1-3/8″, 1-1/2″, 1-5/8″, 1-3/4″, 1-7/8″, 2″, 2-1/4″, 2-1/2″, 3″ |
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Material & Finish | Plain, Zinc, Grade 8, Yellow Zinc, HDG, Stainless, Stainless 316 |
The purpose of a lock washer is to prevent nuts and bolts from turning, slipping and coming loose because of vibration and torque. Split lock washers are helical-shaped split rings. When fastened, the two ends exert a spring force on the fastener to create increased friction and resistance to motion. Helical spring lock washers are the most common form of lock washer.