Square Plate Flat Washers
Square plate washers are available in a selection of materials and sizes at competitive prices. The square washers are heavy-duty washers that have a large surface area and are used when a heavy load on the fixings is anticipated.
Often used as an alternative to circular washers as they offer a larger surface area and can provide better resistance to tightening and loosening. Due to their large surface area, they are also used to spread the load when bolting wooden sections together.
Available in A2 stainless steel and bright zinc plated steel (BZP), with various sizes available.
What is a Square Plate Flat Washer?
Square Plate Flat Washers are a flat square section of metal with a hole at the centre. They are used in conjunction with a variety of fasteners.
What is a Square Plate Flat Washer used for?
The Square Plate Flat Washers are used to help keep the nut and bolt secure, offering a flat surface for the fixing. Used to distribute the fixings pressure over a larger surface area and helps to protect the material surface. Seen as great alternatives to circles washers as they create a larger surface area which can provide better resistance to tightening and loosening. These washers are also used when a heavy load on the fixings is anticipated.
What is a Square Plate Flat Washer made from?
The Square Washers at Fusion Fixings are manufactured from A2 stainless steel and bright zinc plated steel (BZP). Both offer certain levels of resistance to corrosion.