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(And perhaps an explanation of when to use just a lockwasher, and when to use a lockwasher and a normal flat washer as well?) [[User:Jo5n|Jo5n]] 07:22, 12 September 2006 (UTC) |
(And perhaps an explanation of when to use just a lockwasher, and when to use a lockwasher and a normal flat washer as well?) [[User:Jo5n|Jo5n]] 07:22, 12 September 2006 (UTC) |
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== Phenolic? == |
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Phenolic is not a type of washer; it's a material. |
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Aren't belleville washers lock washers too? I added Fender washer, but I'm not quite sure how to define it. Ortolan88 00:10, 22 Aug 2004 (UTC)
- Yes, belleville washers are somtimes used as locking devices. But only in joints with low dynamic loads. A proper pre-load (or clamp-load) is one way to keep a bolted joint from coming loose, but belleville washers usually have lower pre-loads than bolts (1/4" grade 8 capscrew will have a pre-load of about 2800 lbf, and belleville washers for 1/4" hardware might have a compressed load of 50-1000 lbf).
- Bellevilles are also used as pure springs. One example is a live load joint, where flexibility is designed in. In this case bellevilles are springs, maintaing a pre-load, but not working as the locking mechanism.
- Another example is a joint that experiences a lot of thermal expansion and contraction. A belleville may supply the designed pre-load, but the bolt may have an additional locking mechanism (loctite, for example) that would fail without the belleville.
- A fender washer is a flat washer with an oversized O.D. This type of washer distributes the capscrew's clamp-load over a greater area.
209.102.125.87 01:47, 22 Aug 2004 (UTC)
- Tab-washers and cup-washers are also used for lock washers, but usually need modification of the part and sometimes the fastener. —Dmc6006 20:08, 22 Aug 2004 (UTC)
Just for the record, I knew what a fender washer was, I just didn't know what to say about it. I suppose the name is simple, "that which fends, or protects". Ortolan88 20:18, 22 Aug 2004 (UTC)
There is acommon British name for fender washers that I've heard but have forgotten, anyone know?? Pud 00:20, 23 Aug 2004 (UTC)
More detailed description needed
It would be useful to have an explanation of which circumstances, for instance, a washer is not needed.
I'd also like to see an explanation of what a lock washer is... it's not evident!
(And perhaps an explanation of when to use just a lockwasher, and when to use a lockwasher and a normal flat washer as well?) Jo5n 07:22, 12 September 2006 (UTC)
Phenolic?
Phenolic is not a type of washer; it's a material.