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    General Purpose Washers

    Your go-to metal washer for every screw size. Washers take the pressure off nuts and screws to protect mounting surfaces.
    Stainless SteelAbout Stainless Steel
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Washers. General Purpose Washers.
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    18-8 Stainless Steel—The choice for wet and outdoor environments, these washers resist rust. However, they won't hold up to the harsh chemicals that 316 stainless steel can.
    Highly Corrosion-Resistant 316 Stainless Steel—Superior to 18-8 stainless steel, these washers won't degrade when exposed to harsh weather, salt water, and most chemicals.
    Material Certificate—Washers include a report with a traceable lot number.
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    18-8 Stainless Steel
    M1.6
    		1.74.00.2 to 0.4DIN 125, ISO 7089Material Certificate
    		10093475A19000000
     
    Highly Corrosion-Resistant 316 Stainless Steel
    M1.6
    		1.74.00.2 to 0.4DIN 125—10090965A1200000
     
    Steel
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    Zinc-Plated Steel—A common choice for areas with occasional exposure to moisture.
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    Zinc-Plated Steel
    M1.6
    		1.74.00.2 to 0.4DIN 125, ISO 708910091166A17000000
     
    AluminumAbout Aluminum
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    One-third the weight of steel, these washers are commonly used in robotics, automation, and other applications that have weight limits. They're an alternative to stainless steel for rust resistance, but aren't as strong.
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    Aluminum
    M1.6
    		1.74.00.2 to 0.4DIN 125, ISO 70891092334A106000000
     
    Brass
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    Softer than most metals, brass washers won't damage other fastening components.
    Brass—With a warm, polished look, these washers are often chosen for their appearance. Similar to 18-8 stainless steel, brass is corrosion resistant enough to stand up to wet environments.
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    Brass
    M1.6
    		1.74.00.2 to 0.4DIN 125, ISO 70891091635A37000000
     

    Plastic Washers

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    All of these washers are lightweight, nonconductive, and naturally rust resistant. They are commonly used in electronics and automation applications to take the pressure off screws and nuts and protect mounting surfaces.
    Nylon—The most popular plastic washers, these are strong, durable, and economical. Nylon will swell and weaken when exposed to moisture, so these washers are best for dry environments.
    Moisture-Resistant Delrin® Acetal—The best plastic for damp and wet environments, these washers won't swell or lose their strength if exposed to moisture.
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    Nylon
    M1.6
    		1.73.50.3 to 0.5Not Rated210Off-White2595610A70200000
    M1.6
    		2.14.00.5 to 0.7Not Rated210Off-White2595610A7010000
     
    Moisture-Resistant Delrin® Acetal
    M1.6
    		1.74.00.2 to 0.4Not Rated180White1095647A16800000
     

    Undersized Washers

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    These washers distribute pressure evenly under fasteners with narrow heads, such as cheese and socket head screws. They have smaller diameters than general purpose washers of the same screw size.
    Stainless SteelAbout Stainless Steel
    18-8 Stainless Steel—The choice for wet and outdoor environments, these washers resist rust. However, they won't hold up to the harsh chemicals that 316 stainless steel can.
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    18-8 Stainless Steel
    M1.6
    		1.73.50.3 to 0.4DIN 43310098689A22100000
     
    Brass
    Softer than most metals, brass washers won't damage other fastening components.
    Brass—With a warm, polished look, these washers are often chosen for their appearance. Similar to 18-8 stainless steel, brass is corrosion resistant enough to stand up to wet environments.
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    Brass
    M1.6
    		1.73.50.2 to 0.4DIN 433, ISO 709210098691A11000000
     

    Heavy-Vibration-Resistant Spring Lock Washers for Socket Head Screws

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Lock Washers. Conical Washer, For Socket Head Screws, Spring Lock Washer.
    Stop socket head screws from wiggling loose on equipment with constant, vigorous vibration, such as engines, turbines, and generators. These washers have a small diameter to fit under screws with narrow heads. Similar to a spring, they flatten under pressure to add tension between mating surfaces. As long as the washers aren't deformed or otherwise damaged, you can reuse them indefinitely without losing locking strength. Also known as conical washers and Belleville washers.
    Stack multiple washers in the same direction to double or triple how much weight they can bear. Stack washers in opposite directions for better deflection, which means they compress further and withstand more shock and movement without loosening.
    18-8 Stainless Steel—The choice for wet and outdoor environments, these washers won't rust when exposed to moisture. However, they can't hold up to the harsh chemicals that 316 stainless steel can.
    Zinc-Plated Steel—A common choice for areas with occasional exposure to moisture.
    Steel—Best for dry environments since moisture will cause these washers to rust.
    Top-and-Bottom Serration—Adds friction for extra gripping power.
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    18-8 Stainless Steel
    M1.6
    		0.067"0.126"0.020"0.030"Top and Bottom5090895A222000000
     
    Zinc-Plated Steel
    M1.6
    		0.067"0.126"0.014"0.024"Top and Bottom10090895A3110000
     
    Steel
    M1.6
    		0.067"0.126"0.014"0.024"Top and Bottom10093501A1110000
     

    Hard Fiber Washers

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    The least likely to scratch or mar delicate mounting surfaces, these washers are made of hardened cotton fiber. They are also naturally nonconductive, so they are a great choice for insulating nuts and screws to prevent unintended charges. However, fiber washers will break down faster than other washers and will need to be replaced more often.
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    M1.6
    		1.73.90.1 to 0.4DIN 125Black1095225A113000000

    Fiberglass Washers

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    A lightweight alternative to stainless steel, these fiberglass washers have the best strength-to-weight ratio of all our nonmetal washers. Commonly used to distribute pressure under nuts and screws in building frames, they are a great fit when you need something more robust than plastic, but still have to stay within a certain weight limit.
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    M1.6
    		1.74.00.3 to 0.5Not Rated280Light Green593493A318000000
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