Helical Spring Lock Washer Standard

Helical split spring lock washers are available in four series.

Helical spring lock washer standard. American fastener offers industrial lock washers flat washers finishing washers uss washers tooth washers and more. Split lock washers with a significant reduction in washer thickness and a slight reduction in o. Helical spring lock washers made of materials other than carbon steel are available in the regular series. Helical spring lock washers compensate for developed looseness between component parts of an assembly distribute the load over a larger area for.

Contact us today for a free quote. Helical spring lock washers are the most common form of lock washer and are best suited to applications with smaller loads. Internal use lock washers have teeth made to bite into the nut screw head and surface it contacts. Choose from our selection of helical spring lock washers including split lock washers metric split lock washers and more.

Scope this standard covers the dimensions mechanical properties and methods of testing applicable to helical spring lock washers in the regular and heavy series fabricated from carbon steel and corrosion resistant steel. Split washer or spring lock washer a ring split at one point and bent into a helical shape. D the light helical spring washer is often used with thin or fragile materials subject to lighter loads or in applications where head height clearance is limited. They work best on small screws or screws used in electrical grounding.

The heavy series washers are preferred for use. Helical spring lock washer as follows. High collar lock washers are a kind of split washer. Regular heavy extra duty and hi collar as given below.

They apply greater bolt tension per unit of applied torque and provide protection against loosening resulting from vibration and corrosion. This causes the washer to exert a spring force between the fastener s head and the substrate which maintains the washer hard against the substrate and the bolt thread hard against the nut or substrate thread creating more friction and resistance to. 2 1 the helical spring lock washers covered in this standard are intended for general applications. In stock and ready to ship.