Thru Hardened SAE Flat Washer, Plated

Thru Hardened SAE flat washers, typically used with Grade 8 or hardened steel bolting, are used under bolt heads or nuts to increase the bearing surface area, or to offer protection so that the nut or bolt can be rotated without distortion of the bearing surface. Flat washers are also used to give tightness to a joint, to prevent leakage, and especially to distribute pressure under the head of a bolt or nut. Dimensional specifications are governed by ASME B18.21.1. USS (United States Standard) flat washers have a larger outer diameter than SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers) flat washers, and can be utilized in nearly any application. SAE flat washers have a smaller outer diameter than USS flat washers. These fasteners are available in yellow zinc plated finish. Zinc plating sacrifices itself, corroding before the base material, offering added corrosion resistance.