What are flat washers used for?

Flat washers increase the surface area under a fastener head or nut for load distribution, damage prevention, loosening prevention, and compatibility with oversized or irregularly shaped holes.

How do you measure a flat washer?

Measure the inner diameter (ID), outer diameter (OD), and thickness using a caliper, ruler, or other measuring tool.

Can flat washers be used as spacers?

Yes. Flat washers can function as spacers to maintain a specific distance between components, reducing friction and ensuring proper alignment.

Can you reuse flat washers?

Yes, provided they remain in good condition. Inspect for wear, deformation, or corrosion before reusing. Replace if any damage is present.

What is the best material for flat washers?

It depends on the application. Options include stainless steel, alloy steel, carbon steel, through-hardened steel, zinc plated steel, brass, and nylon. Select based on required strength, corrosion resistance, conductivity, and environment.

Flat Washers

Browse Huyett’s large inventory of flat washers for optimal load distribution in a wide variety of applications. These widely used fasteners are durable, versatile, and space efficient. Flat washers serve an important role in assemblies by evenly distributing the load of a bolt, screw, or nut over a greater surface area and reducing pressure on the mating material. They are often used in construction, transportation, machinery, electronics, and automotive industries.

Huyett offers a wide range of inch and metric flat washers in various types, sizes, and materials, so you can be sure to find the right part for your application.