Nuts and Washers PDF

Technical Information JAM BUILDING PRODUCTS
Nuts
The primary function of the nut in any threaded assembly is to Correct strength combinations of nuts and bolts will ensure that
act as the instrument through which the tension is induced into the nut is capable of tensioning the mating bolt to breaking
the bolt or screw and to continue to retain that tension and point rather than the nut stripping, (a broken bolt is clearly evi-
thus, the clamp load in the assembly. dent, a stripped nut may not be). To ensure correct combina-
tions, always use bolt and nut products with the same proof
The vast majority of nuts have hexagon drive faces but they load designations.
come with a large variety of other features for a secondary pur-
pose such as thread locking, face seating/location, load spread- Products purchased as a bolt and nut combination will be sup-
ing, pinning, welding, capping. plied with the correct nut by the manufacturer.
Materials include carbon steels, stainless steels, brass, alumini-

um, nylon.
Sketch Title Comments
The standard form general purpose nut – may be used with vari-
Plain Hexagon ous washers.
Nut Also available in a thin or lock nut version. (JAM)
Normally supplied double chamfered if cold formed.
May also come with full bearing or washer face when
machined.
Hexagon Flange Special serrations on the flange face resist loosening in vibration
Serrated Lock Nut applications.
(Whiz Lock) Also available as a plain flange to span a large hole or slot or
spread the clamp load.
Hexagon Domed Either machined with a closed domed end or capped in a sec-
or Cap Nut ondary process after tapping.
Used in decorative applications or for protection from protrud-
ing threads.
Coupling Nuts A plain hexagon nut with increased overall height, giving longer
(Joining) thread engagement.
Used for connecting lengths of allthread.
Washers
Washers come in a wide variety of designs and within those Specialist washers have been designed to perform particular
individual designs are a range of materials, dimensional varia- functions in particular types of applications. These may be lock-
tions and finishes. Many can be used either under the head of ing, load spreading, decorative, tension indicating, sealing, or a
the fastener, bolt or screw, or under the nut. Many can be combination of these functions.
encapsulated as an assembly on a screw or bolt or occasionally
with a nut. Most washer sizes will be designated by the diame-
ter (size) of the fastener with which they are to be used.
Basic washers are employed to :

- spread the clamp load over a larger surface area
- cover an oversize or elongated hole
- reduce the friction of the rotated component
- protect the work piece surface from damage by the rotated
component
- provide a locking or vibration resistant function
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Sketch Title Comments
Common general purpose basic washer can come in various

Flat dimensional standards, quality levels, materials, hardness grades
and finishes.
Could also be available square.
Often used in conjunction with a spring washer.
Common locking washer will come in a variety of thicknesses

Spring and sectional ratios.
Available in various materials throughout a wide size range.
Used to resist vibration loosening.
Will damage surface in contact.
Belleville Washer For use in high vibration applications where tension must be
(Conical) maintained if some loosening occurs.
Can be used in stacks or series to increase the axial load or to
increase the possible deflection length.
Internal Tooth Used with pan or cheese head machine screws to resist vibra-
Lock Washer tion.
Minimal damage to surface.
External Tooth Same as above except slightly more damaging to surface.

Lock Washer Also available in countersunk version.
Used under a countersunk screw where a decorative or appeal-

Screw Cup (Cup) ing finish is required. e.g. Automotive door trims.
Normally would be nickel or chrome plated, or in stainless
steel.
A rubber type material used in roofing screw applications under

Neoprene (Neo) washer head screws with sealing washer recess. Designed to cre-
ate a waterproof seal between the screw and sheeting material.
Can also be bonded to aluminium or stainless washers.
Structural A hardened steel washer used in conjunction with structural

Hardened bolts in heavy construction applications. The washer reduces
galling between the tightened surfaces and spreads the load.
The three external tabs identify it as structural washer.
Load Indicating Used in the structural industry to provide evidence that the
Washer required tension has been achieved. The raised protrusions will
crush in relation to the load applied, providing a permanent wit-
ness that required tension was achieved.
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Materials include carbon steels, stainless steels, brass, alumini-

Sketch Title Comments

Basic washers are employed to :

Sketch Title Comments

Common general purpose basic washer can come in various

Common locking washer will come in a variety of thicknesses

External Tooth Same as above except slightly more damaging to surface.

Used under a countersunk screw where a decorative or appeal-

A rubber type material used in roofing screw applications under

Structural A hardened steel washer used in conjunction with structural

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