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Washers

General Purpose Washers

Metric General Purpose Washers

Use these metric washers to evenly distribute the load under bolt or screw heads and nuts when fastening. They can also act as spacers.

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.

Metric Oversized Washers

Compared to our general purpose washers, these have exaggerated diameters and/or thicknesses. Use them to cover oversized holes, hold heavy fastening loads, or 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.

Metric Washers for Structural Applications

These thick washers are designed to support structural screws, studs, and nuts.

Washers for Blind Rivets

Also known as backup washers, these are for use with blind rivets for extra support when fastening into soft material.

Countersunk Washers

Flat and oval head screws sit flush within these washers for a neat, finished appearance.

Metric Countersunk Washers

Flat and oval head screws sit flush within these metric washers for a neat, finished appearance.

Finishing Countersunk Washers

Metric Finishing Countersunk Washers

Clipped Washers

Clipped to fit where standard washers can't, these won't rotate when you position the flat edge against a flat surface.

Oversized Clipped Washers

With greater diameters and/or thicknesses than general purpose washers, these washers cover oversized holes or act as spacers and levelers. Clipped to fit where standard washers can’t, they won’t rotate when you position the flat edge against a flat surface.

Double-Clipped Washers

Clipped on both sides to fit where standard washers can't, these won't rotate when you position the flat edges against a flat surface.

Square Washers

Square washers fit into slots and channels and have flat sides to keep them from rotating.

Square Washers for Blind Rivets

Also known as backup washers, these are for use with blind rivets for extra support when fastening into soft material.

Sleeve Washers for Soft Material

Reinforce holes in soft material to keep them from collapsing around screws.

Easy-Install Slotted Washers

A slot in the side allows you to install and remove these washers without completely disassembling your joint.

Angled-Edge Washers for
Toggle Clamp Holding Screws

Use on clamps with open arms to keep the holding screw in place.

Angled-Edge Washers for Tie-Down Straps

Use the angled edges to hold and align tie-down straps.

Steel Washers for Rigid Insulation

Steel washers provide a stronger bearing surface than plastic washers

Cup Washers for Oversized Holes

Cover oversized holes and the ends of tubes and pipe with these cup-shaped washers.

Washers for Plaster

Repair sagging, cracked plaster with these washers. The holes allow plaster to flow through to form a secure bond between the washer and the wall.

Washers for Foam Insulation

These washers have prongs that pierce foam insulation so they stay in place.

Curved Washers

Also known as saddle washers, these curved washers fit round surfaces such as tubes and pipe.

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

Metric 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.

Tooth Lock Washers

External-Tooth Lock Washers

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

Metric External-Tooth Lock Washers

Teeth on the outside edge of these metric washers 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.

Tight-Grip External-Tooth Lock Washers

The teeth on these washers bite further into the screw head and joint than standard external-tooth washers to provide a stronger hold.

Countersunk External-Tooth Lock Washers

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

Countersunk Tight-Grip External-Tooth Lock Washers

To keep 90° countersunk screws from loosening in vibration applications, the teeth on these washers bite further into the screw head and joint than standard external-tooth lock washers for a more secure hold.

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.

Metric Internal-Tooth Lock Washers

Internal teeth dig into the screw head while the smooth outside edge won't snag objects. Use with metric 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-Tooth Lock Washers for Soft Material

Slightly domed with an oversized outside diameter, these washers distribute your fastener's load over a larger surface area than other internal-tooth lock washers to limit damage to soft material.

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.

Spring Lock Washers

Belleville Spring Lock Washers for Socket Head Screws

These washers have smaller outside diameters than standard spring lock washers to fit neatly under socket head cap screws.

Belleville Spring Lock Washers

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.

Spring Lock Washers for Slotted Bearing 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.

Metric Spring Lock Washers

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.

Wedge Lock Washers

Comparable to NORD-LOCK® and Sherex TEC Series washers, these two-piece washers provide more locking power than split, tooth, and spring lock washers. Wedges on the inside lock the two pieces together, and serrations on the exterior grip surfaces to resist loosening from high vibration and shifting.

Tab Lock Washers

Bend one tab against the side of the mounting surface and the other tab against the flats on a bolt or nut to prevent both the fastener and washer from turning and loosening in high-vibration applications, such as a motor mount.

Metric Tab Lock Washers

Bend the tab of these metric lock washers against the flats of a hex nut or bolt head to prevent the fastener and washer from turning and loosening due to vibration, wear, or changes in temperature.

Square-Neck Bolt Lock Washers

Designed for use with square-neck bolts such as carriage bolts, these washers have teeth that dig into wood and other soft material to prevent rotation.

Metal-Bonded Sealing Washers

High-Pressure-Rated Metal-Bonded Sealing Washers

Able to withstand pressure greater than 3,000 psi, these one-piece bonded washers create the tightest seals.

Metric High-Pressure-Rated
Metal-Bonded Sealing Washers

Able to withstand pressure greater than 7,000 psi, these one-piece bonded washers create the tightest seals.

Pressure-Rated Metal-Bonded Sealing
Washers for Nuts and Washers

Also known as thread-sealing washers, use these under nuts and other washers.

Metal-Bonded Sealing Washers

Create a stronger seal than metal or rubber alone. These one-piece washers are metal for strength with a bonded rubber seal that creates a tight grip.

Leveling and Wave Washers

Triple-Wave Washers

With three points of surface contact, these washers provide more stability than single-wave washers.

Metric Single-Wave Washers

These curved, flexible washers act like springs to compensate for tolerance variations and uneven surfaces.

Single-Wave Washers

These curved, flexible washers act like springs to compensate for tolerance variations and uneven surfaces.

Leveling Washers for I-Beams

Metric Leveling Washers for I-Beams

Leveling Washers

Metric Leveling Washers

Shims

Ring Shims

Precisely align, level, and adjust spacing on fasteners and shafts with these shims.

Ring Shim Sets

Be prepared with ring shims in a variety of thicknesses. These shims fit around fasteners and shafts to precisely align, level, and adjust spacing.

Wide-Rim Ring Shims

Also known as machinery bushings, these shims have an oversized OD to create a larger bearing surface for reduced wear between moving parts.

Tight-Fit Ring Shims

For a snug fit around a shaft, the ID of these shims is held to a tighter tolerance than other round shims.

Shims for Shortening Screw Shoulders

Slide these shims under the screw head to shorten the shoulder length.

Shims for Lengthening Screw Shoulders

Spin these shims onto screw threads to extend the shoulder length.

Shims for D-Profile Shafts

These shims are shaped to fit over D-profile shafts. Use them to precisely align, level, and adjust spacing.

Shim Sets for D-Profile Shafts

Be prepared with shims in a variety of thicknesses. These shims are shaped to fit over D-profile shafts. Use them to precisely align, level, and adjust spacing.

Shims for Button Dies

Place these shims under sharpened dies to restore their original height and extend their life.

Disc Shims

Use these round shims as they are, or punch out the middle to create the ID you need.

Shims for Keyed Shafts

Precisely shaped to fit snugly on keyed shafts, these shims align, level, and space components. Because of their tight fit, they also help components rotate in unison with the shaft.

Shim Sets for Keyed Shafts

Be prepared with shims in a variety of thicknesses. Also known as arbor spacers, these shims are notched to fit over keyed shafts.

Multi-Slotted Shims

Use a single shim on feet or positioning arms that are secured with multiple fasteners. The slots let you insert, remove, and adjust the shims without disassembling your machinery. Also known as finger shims.

Made-to-Order Shims

Send us a drawing, and we'll cut your custom shim.

Made-to-Order Peel-Away Layered Shims

Send us a drawing, and we'll cut your custom shim. Shims are made of layers of metal bonded with adhesive; remove layers with a utility knife until you get the thickness you need.

Unthreaded Spacers

Zinc-Plated Steel Unthreaded Spacers

The zinc plating provides some corrosion resistance.

Polished Unthreaded Spacers

With their mirror-like finish, these are the go-to spacers when appearance matters.

Made-to-Order Unthreaded Spacers

Choose the OD, ID, length, and material and we will accommodate your unique spacer needs.

Slotted Unthreaded Spacers

An economical alternative to standard unthreaded spacers.

Unthreaded Spacers for Keyed Shafts

Also known as arbor spacers, these are notched to space components on a keyed shaft.

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.

Mil. Spec. External Retaining Rings

These rings meet military specification MS 16624.

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.

Side-Mount External Retaining Rings

Also known as E-style rings.

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.

Wide-Grip Side-Mount External Retaining Rings

Also known as poodle rings, these thick rings have "ears" that form a large retaining surface to withstand stronger forces than other side-mount retaining rings.

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.

Push-On External Retaining Rings

No groove required—press these rings onto the end of a shaft for a firm grip.

Rectangular Push-On External Retaining Rings

Also known as flat-style speed nuts, these have a large surface to distribute loads better than standard and flanged external push rings.

Flanged Push-On External Retaining Rings

The wide flange provides better load distribution than standard external push rings and can be used to cover oversized holes. Also known as thread cutting nuts.

Heavy Duty Spiral External Retaining Rings

Thicker than standard spiral rings, these rings withstand greater forces.

Single-Turn Spiral External Retaining Rings

Slide these rings into place with one twist—no tools required—for applications with high thrust loads.

Spiral External Retaining Rings

These coiled rings can be wound into place on a shaft without tools.

Speared Ends External Retaining Rings

Often used with small engines, heavy equipment, and power transmission, these external retaining rings have speared ends to help you install and remove them.

Low-Clearance External Retaining Rings

Also known as constant-section rings, these rings have open ends and a profile that does not taper like other external retaining rings. Use them with linear bearings on support rail shafts.

Crimp-On External Retaining Rings

Also known as X-washers, place these rings into the groove and squeeze tight with pliers to form a 360° closure.

Clip-On External Retaining Rings

Slide these rings into a groove near the end of the shaft and the tab locks them in place.

Internal Retaining Rings

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

Internal Teeth Retaining Rings

With teeth along the inside, these retaining rings hold chamfered shafts inside the housing of your equipment.

Inverted Internal Retaining Rings

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

Bowed Internal Retaining Rings

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

Heavy-Duty Internal Retaining Rings

Thicker and stronger than standard internal retaining rings, these withstand greater thrust loads.

Single-Turn Spiral Internal Retaining Rings

Slide these rings into place by hand with a single twist for applications with high thrust loads.

Heavy Duty Spiral Internal Retaining Rings

Thicker than standard spiral rings, these rings withstand greater forces.

Spiral Internal Retaining Rings

These coiled rings can be wound into place inside a bore or housing without tools.

Push-On Internal Retaining Rings

No groove required—these rings have teeth that firmly grip the bore.

Washer Assortments

SAE Washer Assortments

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

Oversized Washer Assortments

These washers have exaggerated diameters and/or thicknesses for covering oversized holes or for use as spacers and levelers.

USS Washer Assortments

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

Tooth Lock Washer Assortments

Teeth bite into the joint for a tighter grip than split lock washers.

Split Lock Washer Assortments

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

Fastener Maintenance Assortments

Retaining Ring Assortments

Side-Mount External Retaining Ring Assortments

Also known as E-Style and C-style rings, slide these into the groove from the side of the shaft. They provide a wider shoulder than other external retaining rings for a larger retaining surface.

External, Internal, and Side-Mount
Retaining Ring Assortments

These assortments include pliers to install external and internal rings.

External and Internal Retaining Ring Assortments

Assortments include pliers to install external and internal rings.

External Retaining Ring Assortments

Pull these rings open with retaining ring pliers, pass over the end of a shaft, and release to spring into a groove.

External and Side-Mount Retaining Ring Assortments

Assortments include pliers to install external rings.

External and Internal Spiral Retaining Ring Assortments

Wind these retaining rings into a groove—no tools required for installation.

Internal Retaining Ring Assortments

Pull ring ends together with retaining ring pliers and place into the bore of a shaft or housing.

Ring Shim Assortments

Shim Assortments for Shortening Shoulder Screws

Slide onto a shoulder screw to shorten the length of the shoulder.

Ring Shim Assortments

Use round shims to precisely align, level, and adjust spacing on shafts and machinery.

Shim Assortments for Lengthening Shoulder Screws

Spin these tight-fitting shims onto your screw's threads to lengthen the shoulder.

Shim Assortments for Button Dies

Place these shims under sharpened dies to restore their original height and extend the life of the dies.

Push Ring Assortments

Internal Push Ring Assortments

External Push Ring Assortments

Nuts

Flanged Push Nuts

A flange distributes the load over a large area and reduces stress where the nut meets the material surface.

Round Push Nuts

With flexible teeth that slide smoothly over threads of any pitch, these push nuts can be used alone for light-duty applications or as a jam nut.

Metric Round Push Nuts

These metric push nuts can be used as a standalone for light-duty applications or as a jam nut.

Rectangular Push Nuts

Also known as flat-style speed nuts, these have large sides, so they're easy to push over threads by hand.

Rectangular Push Nuts for Tapping Screws

Hex Speed Nuts

Hex speed nuts can be gripped with a wrench for ease of removal.

Steel Snap-In Nuts

Snap these nuts into square holes in thin materials.

Quarter-Turn Captive Panel Screws

Rounded Head Quarter-Turn Captive
Panel Screws with Front Press-Fit Nut

Press these rounded head nuts into a closed-end hole or thick panel in applications where the back of the panel is inaccessible. A quarter-turn locks and releases access panels, doors, and covers.

Wing Head Quarter-Turn Captive
Panel Screws with Front Press-Fit Nut

Press these wing head nuts into a closed-end hole or thick panel in applications where the back of the panel is inaccessible. A quarter-turn locks and releases access panels, doors, and covers.

Wing Head Quarter-Turn Captive
Panel Screws with Clip-On Nut

These wing-head screws have a clip-on nut that allows you to mount them near the edge of a thin panel. Use them to lock and release access panels, doors, and covers with a quarter-turn.

Rounded Head Quarter-Turn Captive
Panel Screws with Clip-On Nut

These rounded head screws have a nut that clips onto the edge of a thin panel, allowing you to mount the screw near edges. A quarter-turn locks and releases access panels, doors, and covers.

Rounded Head Quarter-Turn Captive
Panel Screws with Back Press-Fit Nut

Press these rounded head nuts into the backside of a panel in applications where you have access to both sides of the panel. A quarter-turn locks and releases access panels, doors, and covers.

Wing Head Quarter-Turn Captive
Panel Screws with Back Press-Fit Nut

Press these wing head nuts into the backside of a panel in applications where you have access to both sides of the panel. A quarter-turn locks and releases access panels, doors, and covers.

Rounded Head Quarter-Turn Captive
Panel Screws with Rivet-Mount Nut

These rounded head nuts can be riveted into thin panels for a flush fit. They can be mounted without spaces between the panels. A quarter-turn locks and releases access panels, doors, and covers.

Wing Head Quarter-Turn Captive
Panel Screws with Rivet-Mount Nut

Rivet these wing head nuts into thin panels for a flush fit. They can be mounted without space between panels. A quarter-turn locks and releases access panels, doors, and covers.

Unthreaded Inserts

Steel Unthreaded Inserts for Plastic

A zinc-plated finish gives these steel inserts mild corrosion resistance.

Unthreaded Inserts for Metal

Protect bolts from sideways (shear) pressure.

Disc Springs

Belleville Disc Springs

Use these steel springs in noncorrosive environments.

Belleville Disc Springs for Ball Bearings

Install these springs, also known as bearing preload washers, against ball bearings to reduce noise and unwanted movement along the shaft.

Belleville Disc Springs for Flange Bolts

Keep pipe flange connections sealed during demanding applications. When installed under flange bolt heads, these springs compensate for shock loads, vibration, and thermal expansion and contraction.

Wave Disc Springs

Use these high-carbon steel springs in noncorrosive environments.

Stacked Wave Disc Springs

Multiple rows of waves allow these springs to handle higher loads than standard wave disc springs.

Split Wave Disc Springs

A gap allows these springs to compress without widening, so they won't bind or deform when used inside a housing with tight clearance.

Curved Disc Springs

Use these high-carbon steel springs in noncorrosive environments.

Finger Disc Springs

Raised tabs, known as fingers, enable these springs to compress without widening, so they won't bind or deform in housings with little clearance. Use with ball bearings in precision and high-speed drive assemblies to reduce noise, vibration, and wear.

Linear Wave Springs

Similar to disc springs, these linear springs are good for absorbing vibration and filling in gaps along the length of an object.

Janitorial and Cleaning

Water Brooms

Attach one of these brooms to a garden hose to sweep away dirt and dust—its water jets turn your hose water into pressurized water for quick, easy cleaning.

Steel Wool Soap Pads

Get heavy scrubbing action with these soap-saturated scouring pads.

Parts Washing

Parts Washers for Solvent-Based Solutions

Low-Fume Parts Washers for Solvent-Based Solutions

The cleaning solution is stored inside a drum to reduce fumes and solvent evaporation.

Bench-Top Parts Washers for Solvent-Based Solutions

Sized for a benchtop, these washers are good for cleaning small parts.

Mobile Parts Washers for Solvent-Based Solutions

Wheel these washers on casters where you need them.

Washers

General Purpose Washers

Metric General Purpose Washers

Oversized Washers

Metric Oversized Washers

Mil. Spec. Washers

SAE Washers

USS Washers

ASME Washers for Soft Material

Washers with Material Certification

Washers for Structural Applications

Tension-Indicating Washers for Structural Applications

Metric Washers for Structural Applications

Washers for Blind Rivets

Countersunk Washers

Metric Countersunk Washers

Finishing Countersunk Washers

Metric Finishing Countersunk Washers

Clipped Washers

Oversized Clipped Washers

Double-Clipped Washers

Square Washers

Square Washers for Blind Rivets

Sleeve Washers for Soft Material

Easy-Install Slotted Washers

Angled-Edge Washers forToggle Clamp Holding Screws

Angled-Edge Washers for Tie-Down Straps

Steel Washers for Rigid Insulation

Cup Washers for Oversized Holes

Washers for Plaster

Washers for Foam Insulation

Curved Washers

Split Lock Washers

Split Lock Washers

Metric Split Lock Washers

Mil. Spec. Split Lock Washers

Split Lock Washers for Socket Head Screws

Metric Split Lock Washers for Socket Head Screws

Oversized Split Lock Washers

Tooth Lock Washers

External-Tooth Lock Washers

Metric External-Tooth Lock Washers

Mil. Spec. External-Tooth Lock Washers

Tight-Grip External-Tooth Lock Washers

Countersunk External-Tooth Lock Washers

Countersunk Tight-Grip External-Tooth Lock Washers

Internal-Tooth Lock Washers

Metric Internal-Tooth Lock Washers

Mil. Spec. Internal-Tooth Lock Washers

Internal-Tooth Lock Washers for Soft Material

Internal-/External-Tooth Lock Washers

Spring Lock Washers

Belleville Spring Lock Washers for Socket Head Screws

Belleville Spring Lock Washers

Spring Lock Washers for Slotted Bearing Nuts

Metric Spring Lock Washers

Wedge Lock Washers

Wedge Lock Washers

Tab Lock Washers

Tab Lock Washers

Metric Tab Lock Washers

Square-Neck Bolt Lock Washers

Square-Neck Bolt Lock Washers

Metal-Bonded Sealing Washers

High-Pressure-Rated Metal-Bonded Sealing Washers

Metric High-Pressure-RatedMetal-Bonded Sealing Washers

Pressure-Rated Metal-Bonded SealingWashers for Nuts and Washers

Metal-Bonded Sealing Washers

Leveling and Wave Washers

Triple-Wave Washers

Metric Single-Wave Washers

Single-Wave Washers

Leveling Washers for I-Beams

Metric Leveling Washers for I-Beams

Leveling Washers

Metric Leveling Washers

Shims

Ring Shims

Ring Shim Sets

Wide-Rim Ring Shims

Angled-Edge Washers for
Toggle Clamp Holding Screws

Metric High-Pressure-Rated
Metal-Bonded Sealing Washers

Pressure-Rated Metal-Bonded Sealing
Washers for Nuts and Washers

External, Internal, and Side-Mount
Retaining Ring Assortments