ForgeFix Spring Washers ZP

These Forgefix Spring Lock Washers ring-shaped, split at one point and bent into a helix. This shape means that the washer exerts a spring force between the fastener's head and the base item. The main purpose of the Spring Washer is to prevent loosening of the fastener by either movement or vibration.;These washers are bright zinc plated for increased corrosion resistance.;APPLICATION;Ideal for all manner of bolting applications where movement or vibration may cause loosening. Typical examples would be engineering and machinery.;Can be used with all types of bolts and nuts.;Zinc coatings prevent oxidation of the protected metal to create a longer lasting finish. It does this by forming a barrier and by acting as a sacrificial anode if this barrier is damaged. Zinc oxide is a fine white dust that (in contrast to iron oxide) does not trigger a breakdown of the substrate’s surface integrity as it is formed. The zinc oxide, if left intact, can act as a barrier to further oxidation, in a way similar to the protection afforded to aluminium and stainless steels by their oxide layers.