RS PRO Steel Bright Zinc External Tooth Locking Washer, M10, DIN 6797A

From the trusted RS PRO brand, this external tooth lock washer is ideal for added security in fixings and fastenings. They function in the same way as a standard washer, by distributing the load of a bolt against a surface material, but have a locking action that prevents turning of the fastener, meaning there is less chance of the fixing loosening over time or under repeated stress. As such they are commonly used wherever vibration is a factor.

Shakeproof Washers - External;Bright zinc plated for corrosion-resistance;Ideal for dynamic loads and vibration environments

External tooth lock washers, sometimes known as star washers, are a type of washer specifically designed to prevent loosening in larger fastener heads (as opposed to internal tooth types that are better for smaller fastener heads.) They are designed to fortify fastenings against dynamic loads, and as such are used in machinery or materials that are often subjected to vibration or continuous movement. They might typically be used in;

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