Flat Washers

Bolts Fasteners Description

The material used in the manufacturing of the bolts will determine its strength, applications, corrosion resistance etc. There are several materials of Bolts and some of the popular ones are:

● Zinc-Plated Steel: It is one of the popular and commonly used bolt materials for general purpose applications, usually indoor. Depending on the type of manufacturing, the color of the bolt may be bluish or yellowish tint. It is a low carbon steel with a Zinc coating that provides moderate corrosion resistance. They are very cheap to manufacture as well.

● Stainless Steel: One of the toughest bolt materials with very good corrosion resistance. As a result, stainless steel bolts are often used in industries, automobiles, ships (and other marine equipment) and outdoor objects in general. They are slightly expensive than the Zinc plated counterparts.

● Chrome / Nickel Plated Steel: Although stainless steel already consists of chromium, additional Chrome and Nickel plating of steel further increases the corrosion resistance. The other benefit of this plating is the surface of the bolt looks very shiny, smooth and polished.

● Hot-dipped Galvanized Steel: In this type, the steel is coated with even thicker layer of Zinc for increased corrosion resistance and thus making them suitable for outdoor use. Even the nuts and washers must be of the galvanized type for proper coupling.

● Brass / Bronze: These types of bolts have a natural resistance to corrosion as they are alloys of copper. They are generally expensive than other bolt materials and as a result they are often used in arts and decorative pieces.

● Alloy Steel: The Alloy Steel contains additional elements other than iron and carbon such as manganese, nickel, chromium etc. The result is a bolt with very good strength, corrosion resistance and wear resistance. It is often black in color due to additional black oxide coating.

Types Of Washers

Washers are disk-shaped components that provide enhanced control over locking and friction when used with other fasteners. These fasteners may also feature teeth, indentations, and other unique structural mechanisms for use in more specialized applications. In general, they serve a variety of functions, including preventing loosening of the fastener assembly, protecting the surface under a fastener, and distributing the pressure more evenly during installation and use.

Compared to nuts and bolts, washers have much fewer variants available. However, among the washer types, there remain important distinctions. Like nuts, washers should be complementary to your selected bolt and chosen to suit your unique fastening application.

Our range of standard washers includes:
● Beveled washers: Beveled washers are formed with a slightly angled surface, allowing them to join materials that are not parallel to one another.

● Flat washers: Flat washers are the most common type of washer. They provide a larger surface area for better load distraibution. Different thicknesses are available for a variety of hold strengths.

● Lock washers: Lock washers come in many shapes, such as helices, toothed rings, conical, or spring, each designed to prevent slippage of fasteners in demanding applications. They are commonly used in environments that experience high levels of vibration.

● Structural washers: Structural washers are one of the most heavy-duty washer options available. These thick fasteners are designed to withstand the high load pressures of construction.

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