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What is LOCK WASHER and How Does It Work?

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  A lock washer is a special type of washer that’s designed to create tension. Lock washers work by forestalling the rotational development of the introduced bolt. Nuts are regularly utilized for this reason too.   When appropriately applied, lock washers give a modest, straightforward approach to keep threaded fasteners steady over a long period of time. Lock washers were created using various materials including stainless steel, zinc-plated steel, silicon bronze, galvanized steel, and numerous others. Lock washers may be used for a number of different purposes depending on their size. How Does It Work       Step 1:   Add the lock washer between the nut and the work surface if utilizing a nut-and-fastener Step 2: Confirm that the teeth of the locking washer connect totally with both the fastener   - or nut - head and the work surface. Step 3:   Tighten the nut or bolt to the torque laid out in your project manual. Use a wrench to make sure that the acceptable torque is a