A stainless steel disc spring washer has 2 diameters - an outer diameter (OD) and an inner diameter. The outer diameter of the ss spring lock washer is about two times their inner diameter (ID), but this can vary quite widely.Besides distributing the load of the fasteners, washers can perform many tasks. For instance, the m10 stainless steel spring washer can act as a spring. Washers also act as spacers, wear pads, pre loading device, locking device.
Washers can be made from either metals or from plastic or rubber. Generally rubber washers are used in applications in order to reduce vibration. High-quality bolted joints require hardened ss spring washer to prevent the loss of pre-load due to Brinelling after the application of torque.ss 304 spring washer have axial flexibility. Therefore, they are used to prevent the fastening from becoming loose due to vibrations.
A washer with a "wave" in the axial direction is known as a stainless steel wave spring washer. The ss wave spring washer provides spring pressure when compressed. Although wave washers are used as lock washers in some countries, they are less effective as compared to the others for e.g. the stainless steel belleville spring washers, as they do not produce as much force. Manifold Pipe Solution Inc. is one of the leading stainless steel spring washer manufacturers & suppliers.
