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About Washers

General Purpose Washers

Oversized Washers

Compared to our general purpose washers, these have exaggerated diameters and/or thicknesses for covering oversized holes or for use as spacers and levelers.

Mil. Spec. Washers

Choose these washers for their adherence to strict military standards for material and construction.

SAE Washers

SAE washers generally have a smaller ID and OD than USS washers.

USS Washers

USS washers generally have a larger ID and OD than SAE washers.

ASME Washers for Soft Material

Also known as Type B washers, these distribute your fastener's load over a larger surface area than other washers to minimize damage to soft materials.

Washers with Material Certification

These washers come with a traceable lot number and a physical and chemical test report.

Washers for Structural Applications

Designed for use with A325 structural screws, studs, and nuts, these washers are often used for construction and exterior building applications.

Tension-Indicating Washers for Structural Applications

When you’ve applied the correct tension, these washers release an orange dye as a visual indicator.

Plastic Washers

Metric Plastic Washers

Electrical-Insulating Plastic Washers

Water- and Steam-Resistant Plastic Washers

Low moisture absorption and good heat resistance make these washers suitable for wet and harsh environments.

High-Temperature Plastic Washers

These washers can withstand temperatures up to 450° or 500° F without degrading.

Extreme-Temperature Ceramic Washers

These washers hold up in blistering temperatures up to 3000° F.

Metric Extreme-Temperature Ceramic Washers

These metric washers hold up in blistering temperatures up to 3000° F.

Lock Washers

Split Lock Washers

As a screw is tightened, these washers flatten to add tension to the joint and prevent loosening from small amounts of vibration.

Metric Split Lock Washers

Mil. Spec. Split Lock Washers

Choose these washers for their adherence to strict military standards for material and construction.

Split Lock Washers for Socket Head Screws

Oversized Split Lock Washers

Compared to standard split lock washers, these are thicker and have larger outside diameters.

External-Tooth Lock Washers

Teeth on the outside edge of the washer bite into the screw head and joint for a tight grip.

Mil. Spec. External-Tooth Lock Washers

Choose these washers for their adherence to strict military standards for material and construction.

Countersunk External-Tooth Lock Washers

The teeth on these washers firmly grip heads of 82° flat head countersunk screws.

Internal-Tooth Lock Washers

Internal teeth dig into the screw head while the smooth outside edge won't snag objects. Use with fasteners that have small heads, such as fillister and cheese head screws.

Mil. Spec. Internal-Tooth Lock Washers

Choose these washers for their adherence to strict military standards for material and construction.

Internal-/External-Tooth Lock Washers

The combination of internal and external teeth boosts gripping power to maintain a tight hold and provide more vibration resistance than other tooth lock washers. Use with fasteners that have heads large enough to make contact with the external teeth, such as pan, button, and binding head screws.

Press-Fit Unthreaded Spacers

Also known as captive spacers, the splines on these bite into a panel for a permanent hold.

Retaining Rings

External Retaining Rings

Open these rings, pass them over the end of a shaft, and release to spring into the groove.

Heavy Duty External Retaining Rings

Thicker than standard external retaining rings, these rings withstand greater force.

Inverted External Retaining Rings

For a smooth profile and better clearance than standard external retaining rings, the lugs on these rings point inward.

Self-Locking External Retaining Rings

No groove is required for these rings—their thick profile helps them grip the shaft.

Bowed External Retaining Rings

The curved design of these rings works like a spring, taking up play for a tight hold.

Heavy Duty Side-Mount External Retaining Rings

These rings are reinforced to withstand faster rotation than other side‐mount retaining rings. Also known as reinforced E‐style rings.

Low-Clearance Side-Mount External Retaining Rings

Also known as C-style and crescent rings, these rings have a small shoulder to fit in tight spaces.

Bowed Side-Mount External Retaining Rings

Also known as bowed E-style rings, these have a curved design that works like a spring, taking up play for a tight hold.

Internal Retaining Rings

Squeeze these rings to place them in the groove inside a bore or housing.

Bowed Internal Retaining Rings

The curved design of these rings works like a spring, taking up play for a tight hold.

Inverted Internal Retaining Rings

For a smooth bore and better clearance than standard internal retaining rings, the lugs on these rings face outward.

Food Industry Dry-Running Thrust Bearings

Made of FDA listed materials for use in food applications, these bearings also withstand caustic and washdown environments.

Control of Liquids, Gases, and Solids

Medium-Pressure Bronze and Brass Y-Strainers

For use in medium-pressure applications, these Y-strainers have good corrosion resistance.

ASME-Code Metal Basket Strainers

These basket strainers are constructed for use with boilers and pressure vessels.

High-Head Submersible Pumps for Water

Also known as deep-well submersible pumps, use these pumps to transfer drinking water from wells and cisterns up to 25 ft. deep.