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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.
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    Stainless SteelAbout Stainless Steel
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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.
    Material Certificate—Washers include a report with a traceable lot number.
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    18-8 Stainless Steel
    M48
    		49.082.52.7 to 3.3Material Certificate
    		198689A261000000
     

    Extreme-Vibration-Resistant Wedge Lock Washers

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    When it's critical to keep bolted assemblies secure, choose these two-piece lock washers with the tightest grip of all. They stop nuts and screws from loosening in heavy machinery that experiences jarring starts and stops, such as compressors and compactors. Serrations on the outside bite into the fastener and mating surfaces, while wedges on the inside lock the two pieces together. When the nut or screw starts to loosen, the wedges drive more tightly together to maintain tension. You can reuse these washers up to fifteen times, as long as the serrations and wedges are not worn down. They are comparable to NORD-LOCK® or Sherex TEC® washers.
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    Highly Corrosion-Resistant Zinc-Flake-Coated Steel—With 40 times the corrosion resistance of zinc-plated steel, these withstand rust as well as 316 stainless steel. They have been tested to extreme standards, including 1,000 hours of salt spray. They are similar to Magni-coated washers.
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    Highly Corrosion-Resistant Zinc-Flake-Coated Steel
    M48
    		1.950"2.950"0.270" to 0.290"191074A370000000
     

    Sealing Washers

    Prevent leaks while distributing weight evenly under nuts and screws. These washers compress as you tighten to keep air and fluid in, and dust and contaminants out. Use them anywhere you need a tight seal, such as protecting electronics from moisture or keeping lubricants contained in machinery.
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    Also known as crush washers, these are made of soft metal that deforms under pressure to fill gaps around the nut or screw. Often found in oil drain valves, they withstand stress and wear better than plastic and rubber washers, but aren't as leak-resistant. Metal sealing washers are not reusable.
    Copper—Softer than aluminum washers, these deform easily to create a tight seal with less effort. They resist rusting in corrosive environments, but will develop a green patina over time.
    Cellulose-Filled Copper—The easiest washers to crush. These washers are embedded with cellulose, which makes them more flexible than other metal washers for a tighter seal. They resist rusting in corrosive environments, but will develop a green patina over time.
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    Copper
    M48
    		48.30054.9001.8 to 2.2DIN 7603197725A640000000
     
    Cellulose-Filled Copper
    M48
    		48.30054.9002.3 to 2.7DIN 7603197725A32700000
     

    Split Lock Washers

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    Stop nuts and screws from loosening due to mild vibration. As you tighten, the uneven ends bite into the nut or screw so it won't back out. While they're not as vibration resistant as other lock washers, they are a great fit for electrical panels, light fixtures, and other light duty assemblies. Split lock washers are not reusable, and they only work with fasteners that have right-hand threads.
    Zinc-Plated Steel—A common choice for areas with occasional exposure to moisture.
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    Zinc-Plated Steel
    M48
    		50.575.06.8 to 7.2DIN 127B191202A117000000
     

    Bearing Spring Lock Washers for Slotted Bearing Nuts

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    For Stepped Nuts

    Designed for use with bearing nuts, these lock washers have a conical shape that presses like a spring against bearings, bushings, gears, and pulleys to hold them in place on your threaded shaft or spindle. They also have an inner tab that sits in the shaft or spindle’s keyway to prevent the nut from loosening.
    Steel—Steel washers are strong and flexible.
    DIN 462—DIN 462 and DIN 5406 washers meet international standards for lock washer dimensions. Pair DIN 462 washers with DIN 1804 bearing nuts, and DIN 5406 washers with DIN 981 bearing nuts.
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    M48
    		48.00075.0001.2008.0002.5005.000Not RatedDIN 462DIN 180490407A132000000
     

    Split Lock Washers for Socket Head Screws

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    Stop socket head screws from loosening due to mild vibration. These washers have a small diameter to fit under screws with narrow heads, but are still thick enough to keep fasteners secure. While they're not as vibration resistant as other lock washers, they are a great fit for electrical panels, light fixtures, and other light duty assemblies. Split lock washers are not reusable, and they only work with fasteners that have right-hand threads. Also known as high-collar lock washers.
    Black-Oxide Steel—Typically chosen for their appearance, these washers have a dark, matte coating that creates a finished look. They offer minimal corrosion resistance, so they're best for dry environments.
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    Black-Oxide Steel
    M48
    		50.567.07.7 to 8.3DIN 7980191190A640000000
     
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