Table of Contents
- 1 Which side of a flat washer goes down?
- 2 Which way do flat washers face?
- 3 Why are washers directional?
- 4 Which side of washer goes up?
- 5 Can you put a washer on its side?
- 6 When should you use a flat washer?
- 7 Can I lay a washer on its back?
- 8 Which side of a flat washer goes up?
- 9 How do you use a flat washer clamp?
- 10 Which one goes in first – lock washer or flat washer?
Which side of a flat washer goes down?
The sharper edge goes towards the surface. The side that goes towards the nut or bolt is rounded. The flat washer goes between the nut/bolt and the split lock washer.
Which way do flat washers face?
When you look at a flat washer there is one side that has a rounded or curve to the edge and the hole. The other side has a sharper edge to it. The side with the sharper edges goes towards the surface to be clamped. The rounded side goes towards the nut or bolt.
Are washers directional?
Yes, they are directional, based on the stamping.
Why are washers directional?
They are intended to prevent a fastener from loosening. These are washers with serrations that extend radially (inward or outward) to bite into the surface of the component. By design, they are supposed to “dig in” to the bolt head/nut and the substrate to prevent the fastener from loosening.
Which side of washer goes up?
There is no fixed rule about which side goes up and which goes down, but given the issue of bearing surface pressure mentioned above, it’s more effective to put the burred side facing down.
Which goes first flat washer or lock washer?
When used correctly, a lock washer will hold the nut or other threaded fastener in place. To help it accomplish this, put the lock washer on first, below the fastener. If your project calls for other washers or hardware elements, they should go on before the lock washer so that it can hold them in place.
Can you put a washer on its side?
It’s recommended you always keep a washing machine in an upright position. Laying a washer on its side can cause the inner and outer tubs to bump against each other, which can loosen support pads or damage the suspension. It can also cause the tubs to move out of alignment and alter the way your unit works.
When should you use a flat washer?
Flat washers are used to protect surfaces by evenly distributing torque when a bolt or screw is tightened. A washer is a thin plate with a concentric hole that’s typically used to evenly distribute the load of a threaded fastener.
Does washer go on nut side or bolt side?
The washer helps prevent damage to the surface of the object being fastened. In most cases where the bolt is easier to turn, the bolt has a round head that will cause less damage anyway. For the same reason, lock washers always go on the nut side to stop the nut moving.
Can I lay a washer on its back?
Also, make sure your washer is placed in the moving van upright. Shipping your washer on its side, front, or back can damage it. When you install your washer in your new home, most likely you will have to level and balance it. Also, make sure you take out the shipping bolts before using the washer at your new location.
Which side of a flat washer goes up?
A truly “flat washer” is the same (flat) on both sides so it makes no difference which side is up. I suspect that you are thinking of a “lock washer”, and if that is the case, the flat side normally goes down. The general rule of thumb is that the flat side goes to the material, while the rounded side goes against the bolt or nut.
What is the purpose of a flat washer?
It could also serve as a spacer when the bolt is a bit bigger than the ideal size for the assembly. The flat washer can be used on the bolt side, nut side or both. If the assembly calls for o ther types of washers or hardware elements besides these two, they should go on before the lock washer.
How do you use a flat washer clamp?
When you look at a flat washer there is one side that has a rounded or curve to the edge and the hole. The other side has a sharper edge to it. The side with the sharper edges goes towards the surface to be clamped. The rounded side goes towards the nut or bolt. If a split lock washer is also used it goes between the nut/bolt and the flat washer.
Which one goes in first – lock washer or flat washer?
Flat washers and lock washers are often used together, but many people still cannot get the lock washer flat washer placement right. Flat washer then lock washer or vice versa, which one is correct? Which One Goes In First? Ideally the lock washer goes into the threaded fastener first followed by the flat washer.