I d e a s f o r F l a t W a s h e r s

You can do more with washers than you may think.

Here are 10 ideas that may save the day next time you
need a simple, quick, inexpensive design.
Robert O. Parmley

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Bolt
Flat washer
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Belleville
Flat washers spring Hole dla
Belt
(loose fit on shaft}
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Are your belts overlapping? A flat washer, Need to hold odd-shaped parts? A flat washer
loosely fitted to the shaft separates them. and Belleville spring make a simple anchor.
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Rod, Movement
Stem-
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Pin Fiat washers

Bent flat Float

washer End view
90deg approx
Rod' Liquid
Flat washer level FlQQf
(variable} travel
Base,

Press fit Drive pin

or weld

How about a rod support? A bent washer permits Got a weight problem? Adding or subtracting
some rocking; if welded, the support is stable. flat washers can easily control float action.

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Fiat
washer
Mount
Pulley base
Fiat
washers

Height
adjustment
Shaft Concrete Anchor

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Twine'

How about some simple flanges? Here the wash- Does your floor tilt? Stacked washers can level

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ers guide the twine and keep it under control. machines, or give a stable height adjustment.

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Rod Flat washers Rotating index

Pin Arm

Axle
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Machine Fiat washer

bolt
Lever
Fiat Lock
•washer Rubber disk Base Loosen
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Need some wheels? Here flat washer is the Here's a simple lock. A machine bolt, a washer,
wheel. A rubber disk quiets the assembly. and a wing or lever nut make a strong clamp.
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Flat washer Shaft .Flat

Rod*
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washer
Post Roller
Tube

Flat
washer

Base Flat PIn

washer Washer
Tubing

Want to avoid machining? Washers can make Need a piston in a hurry? For light service,
anchors, stop shoulders, even reduce tubing ID. tube, rod, and washer will be adequate.

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V e r s a t i l e F l a t W a s h e r s :

c a n b e u s e d in a v a r i e t y o f u n u s u a l a p p l i c a t i o n s
Robert O. Parmley

Stiffen machine mount Support a shaft

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Machine screw
Machine base

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Shaft or
round stock

Flat washer
Cut square
Flat washer and weld
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Rubber grommet

Flat washer
Stabilize a point Slot
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Folded flat washer

rig

Spot weld (optional)

Channel

Point
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Guide wire or tubing

Act as a valve seat Weld

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Plastic
ball

Bent washer
Flat washer
Wire or tubing

Tube Adhesive Flat washer

bond

Sleeve
Vacuum

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Washers are usually thought of as bearing surfaces placed under bolt heads. But they
can be used in a variety of ways that could simplify a design or be an immediate fix
until a designed part is available.

Reinforce a roller Act as a pulley flange

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Rolling bushing Axle

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Flat Shoulder
washer Rubber roller Jam nut Flat washer
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Form a pulley

Crimp
tubing
Pulley bracket
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Flat washer
Form a shock absorber
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Anchor bolt' Anchor nut

Machine mount
Flat washers
(5 large, 4 small)
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Cable
Rubber flat
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Metal flat washer

washer

Floor grade Act as a bearing surface

Fiberglass housing
Flat washers

Lock washer
Cap screw
Plastic shell

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