Crinkle Washers
Crinkle washers are available in various diameters and at competitive prices. Crinkle washers are pre-loading spacing components that are often used in smaller component assembly. Designed with numerous points of contact, which in turn increases the stability. Often used when vibration might be an issue, and as an alternative to other locking washers when only light pressure can be used to avoid surface damage of the material.
What are Crinkle Washers?
Crinkle washers are small circular discs with a central hole that have a slightly distorted shape and are used in conjunction with various fasteners The crinkle shape to the washer allows for multiple points of contact when only light pressure can be used to avoid damage to the material. Designed to function as a conventional washer but also has an element of locking and vibration resistance due to its shape.
What are Crinkle Washers used for?
Crinkle washers are used in conjunction with various nuts and bolts to aid in tightening of the fastener. With the Crinkle Washers, their slightly distorted shape also provides an element of locking and vibration resistance. Often used on the assembly of smaller components.
What are Crinkle Washers made from?
The Crinkle Washers are manufactured from A2 stainless steel which does offer and acceptable level of resistance to corrosion.