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Split washer and flat washer

Both split washers and flat washers are basic hardware elements that you will need in many different sorts of projects and situations. These unassuming components are small but mighty, and they serve an invaluable role in keeping nuts and bolts safe and sound from loosening over time. In this post, we’ll explore the split washer vs flat washer debate – the differences between them, how they function, and when to use them on your projects. 

Flat washers are thin, flat-shaped circular disks with a hole in the center. WAN GU split spring washer sit between the nut and the surface of the material you’re fastening to help spread the load and avoid damaging the surface. Applications Used in wood or metal construction to support and spread the load from a screwed fastener or nut. Basic washer that offers a variety of uses and is used mainly with wood screws and self-drilling screws. Used where an extra wide bearing surface is required. 

The Importance of Flat Washers in Everyday Applications

Split washers, however, have a gap cut in half, and are designed to compress when tightened. The compression provides a spring-like tension that keeps the nut and bolt from becoming loose from movement or vibration. Use split washers in applications with vibration that could cause a nut to loosen. 

How about flat washers? Simple, right? For instance, you use a flat washer when tightening a bolt on a bicycle, to spread the pressure evenly over the surface so that the bolt won’t dig into the material, damaging it. In building projects, flat washers are used to evenly distribute the weight and pressure associated with a fastened object. 

Why choose WAN GU Split washer and flat washer?

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