These plastic washers are good electrical insulators.

Lubricant-filled nylon washers have a slippery surface that resists wear in high-friction applications.

UHMW washers have excellent moisture and abrasion resistance and good resistance to chemicals.

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These washers surpass most other plastic washers when it comes to withstanding chemicals, oil, and grease. All are excellent electrical insulators.

PTFE washers withstand high temperatures and have a slippery surface that resists wear in high-friction applications.

PVC washers resist acids and alkalies.

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

Delrin® acetal plastic washers combine a slippery, wear-resistant surface with good strength and rigidity.

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Able to withstand temperatures as high as 450° or 500° F, these are among the most heat resistant plastic washers we carry. They have good resistance to moisture and chemicals.

PEEK washers have excellent tensile strength for high-stress applications.

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These washers have smaller outside diameters than standard spring lock washers to fit neatly under socket head cap screws. Also known as conical washers, these have a slightly cupped shape that gives them spring-like flexibility to grip tighter than split and tooth lock washers. They minimize loosening from wear, temperature changes, and vibration. Serrations on the top and bottom provide extra gripping power. Load-rated Belleville disc springs are also available.

Zinc-plated steel washers are corrosion resistant in wet environments.

18-8 stainless steel washers have good chemical resistance and may be mildly magnetic.

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The arched shape of these washers presses up against a bolt and down against a nut to prevent loosening from wear, vibration, or temperature changes. Similar to a spring, they flatten out as pressure is applied, helping to absorb shocks. They grip bolts more tightly than split and tooth lock washers. Unlike split lock washers, which can only be tightened in one direction, these washers have a continuous body that can rotate in either direction.

Conical and curved washers are functionally the same, and are often referenced using their DIN specifications. These DIN specifications refer to slight differences in OD and thickness. DIN 6796 is the standard for conical spring lock washers, which are also known as Belleville washers.

Steel washers are stronger and more wear resistant than zinc-plated steel and stainless steel. They are best for dry environments, since moisture will cause them to rust. Zinc-plated washers have an outer layer of zinc that protects the inner steel from rust and extends the life of the washer. Similar to zinc plating, washers with a black phosphate coating are protected from rust in wet environments. They have a black finish that blends in with dark surfaces.

Stainless steel washers are more corrosion resistant than steel, and almost as strong. 18-8 stainless steel washers will hold up in wet and humid environments, but will corrode if exposed to salt water or chemicals.

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As a screw is tightened, these metric washers flatten to add tension to the joint, counteracting fatigue around the joint from small amounts of vibration. This makes them a common choice to prevent fasteners from loosening. However, they resist the least amount of vibration compared to other locking washers. They meet a DIN or ASME standard for split lock washer dimensions.

Standard split lock washers have a left-hand helix that have right-hand threads to prevent clockwise rotation. They have uneven split ends that bite into fasteners for a tight grip but won’t work with hardened surfaces. They hold better than curved or wave washers. These washers are not reusable after tightening.

Curved and wave split lock washers can be used with fasteners that have right- or left-hand threads to prevent clockwise and counterclockwise rotation. These washers are reusable—they retain their shape when untightened and will not damage fasteners. Wave washers touch fasteners at more points, so they grip tighter than curved washers. Their shape also compensates for uneven surfaces and tolerance variations.

Stainless steel washers resist corrosion better than steel and are nearly as strong. 18-8 stainless steel washers withstand humid, damp, and washdown environments but will corrode when exposed to salt water and other chlorine solutions. 316 stainless steel washers resist corrosion from wet environments as well as salt water, chlorine solutions, and chemicals.

Stronger and more durable than stainless steel, steel washers plated with zinc or galvanized withstand varying degrees of corrosion. Zinc-plated steel and zinc yellow-chromate plated steel washers withstand wet environments. However, they will corrode in salt water and chlorine solutions. The zinc plating temporarily protects against rust, but once it wears off, the steel will rust.

Steel washers are stronger and resist wear better than zinc-plated steel and stainless steel washers. Use them in dry environments.

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Also known as crush washers, these compress when tightened to form a tighter, more durable seal than rubber washers. They are commonly used to seal fluids such as oil and fuel. Washers are not reusable.

Copper washers are corrosion resistant in wet environments, nonmagnetic, and electrically conductive. Cellulose-filled copper washers are for low-torque applications since they’re easier to crush than standard copper washers.

Aluminum washers are lightweight and corrosion resistant in wet environments.

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Made of fiber, these washers create a seal with minimal torque and reseal better than copper and aluminum washers.

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