What Are Washers Used For?
Washers are thin, usually flattened, disc or circular-shaped pieces of metal with a hole in the middle used together with threaded fasteners. While they are part of the assembly, they do not hold anything together or drive in surfaces. This article will discuss what washers are used for and why they are an essential component in various applications. Distribution Of Load Threaded fasteners such as nuts, bolts, and screws exert significant pressure on the surfaces they hold together. This force can cause damage or deform the surface, leading to cracks and weakening of the material. For example, driving a screw [...]