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At least by NASA, spring washers have been declared mostly useless. I'm not an expert on bolt fasteners, but I personally haven't seen a spring washer in quite
by Cockbrand 2y ago
At least by NASA, spring washers have been declared mostly useless. I'm not an expert on bolt fasteners, but I personally haven't seen a spring washer in quite a while.
So I guess she just knows her washers and doesn't care about the functionless ones.
- alamortsubite 2y agoNylocks and Loctite killed the spring washer.
- rsync 2y agoI'm using these now: https://www.nord-lock.com/globalassets/mediavalet/web-assets/downloads/brochure/superbolt-nxt-brochure---english2.pdf https://www.nord-lock.com/globalassets/mediavalet/web-assets... ... much better than a spring washer. See also: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Multi-jackbolt_tensioner https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Multi-jackbolt_tensioner
- slicktux 2y agoSpring washers, aka lock washers, are useful for low torque settings on small diameter all threads when fastening with a nut; it gives a nice visual of when the nut is secured by ways of the lock washer. Or for visual inspection of battery terminals for UPS systems.