☑️ Benefits of Washing in Connectors
Washers are parts that are commonly used with fasteners. These parts are made in different shapes and sizes and are used in various machines and applications. Typically, washers are a flat, circular or disc-shaped piece of metal with a hole in the middle, and are often used in conjunction with bolts and nuts.
When a piece is connected to another piece or plate using a screw; A washer is usually used and placed between the screw head and the surface.
In some cases, the screw head is not big enough to prevent the screw from sinking into the surface, or it is possible that by tightening the screw, the screw head enters the cavity and the strength of the connection decreases.
In these cases, the washer is placed between the screw head and the surface and makes the screw stay in place, and as a result, the connector will be able to be tightened to the right size. Always pay attention to the requirements of the environment and the possibility of using washers for a better connection when buying bolts and nuts.
☑️ Distribution of connectors
The main purpose of most washers is to evenly distribute the load of fasteners that use bolts and nuts. Fasteners that use bolts and nuts are subjected to stress of various forces. For example, driving a screw into wood may cause the wood to crack on the surface.
Washers reduce the risk of such damage by evenly distributing the load of fasteners on the surface of the material. Not all materials require the use of washers; But in the case of wood and other relatively soft materials, washers are useful to protect against stress damage as the screw fastener is tightened into the material.
☑️ Fill in the distance between parts
Gaskets can also be used as gap fillers. Because sometimes, when using a connector to connect an object, there is a small gap between the connector and the surface. If the fasteners are longer than the depth of the object, you will not be able to secure it all the way into the object.
In some cases, the connector should not come out from the other side of the object, and if you have a longer connector than the depth of the object; You need to use a washer so that the screw does not come out from the other side. Driving a 4-inch screw into a 3-inch deep object results in 1 inch of the screw tip protruding from behind the object. A simple solution to solve this problem is to use a washer.
Even in some connections, two washers should be used, one is placed in contact with the screw head and the other washer is placed on the side of the nut, which makes the pressure distribution on both sides of the connector proportional.
☑️ Transfusion absorption in gear connection using washer
Certain types of washers are designed to absorb vibration. These types of washers are known as vibration washers and they are usually not made of metal. Rather, they are made of a softer material such as plastic, rubber, or urethane. Softer materials like these are more effective in absorbing vibration than hard materials such as metal. If bolted fasteners are used to connect two objects and one of those objects vibrates continuously; Using vibration absorbent washers protects other objects from damage.
☑️ Use Washer to protect fluid entry
Other types of gaskets prevent the entry of water and liquids. They are often used in water pipes and fittings to create a watertight seal; Like vibration absorbing washers. Liquid sealing washers are made of a soft material that is able to fully press on the surface of the object.