Spring washers are available in various materials and diameters at competitive prices. Also known as split lock or split ring washers, they are a split circular disc of metal that has a large internal diameter with one of the split ends slightly raised. They are supplied in generally two types, with these having a square or rectangular profile.
Spring lock washers are generally used to prevent a fastener from loosening because of vibration. The washer compresses when the fastener is tightened which adds tension and reduces the loosening action from any vibration.
Available in various materials and diameters with bulk discounts available.
The Spring Lock Washers are circular discs of metal with either a square or rectangular profile which has a large internal diameter and is split, with one of the split ends slightly raised. Locking washers, which are also known in the trade as split ring or split lock washers.
What are Spring Lock Washers used for?
Locking Washers are used in conjunction with various nuts and bolts to aid in tightening of the fastener. With the Spring Lock Washers, their split shape also helps to ensure the fastener doesn’t come loose due to vibration.
What are Spring Lock Washers made from?
The Lock Washers here at Fusion Fixings come in a variety of materials including A1 stainless steel, A4 stainless steel, and grade 4.6 steel with a bright zinc plating (BZP).
