Standard Washers

This Product Selection Guide contains information to help select products in the Washers category on DigiKey.com

Washers are thin plates with a hole that is normally used to distribute the load of a fastener, such as a bolt, nut or rivet. Other uses are as a spacer, spring, wear pad, locking device, electrical insulator or to reduce vibration (rubber washer). Washers are selected by the inside and outside diameters, thickness, plating and material. Types include flat, external tooth, internal tooth, sealing or split lock.


SelectionCharacteristics

Type: Indicates the specific style of washer.

Thread/Screw/Hole Size: Indicates the thread size of compatible screws and bolts. For more information on screw sizes see Choosing a Screw by the Thread Size.

Diameter - Inside: Indicates the inner diameter of the washer.

Diameter - Outside: Indicates the outer diameter of the washer.

Thickness: Describes overall washer dimension parallel to the axis of the fastener hole.

Plating: Indicates the finish/plating material applied to the washer.

Material: Indicates the material composition of the washer.

ProductExamples

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MFR PART # 1-329632-2
DIGI-KEY PART # A1129-ND
MANUFACTURER TE Connectivity AMP Connectors
DESCRIPTION WASHER INT TOOTH PHOSPHOR BRONZE
DATASHEET Click Here

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MFR PART # 75051
DIGI-KEY PART # 335-1117-ND
MANUFACTURER APM Hexseal
DESCRIPTION WASHER SEALING M5 STN STEEL
DATASHEET Click Here

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MFR PART # 4693
DIGI-KEY PART # 36-4693-ND
MANUFACTURER Keystone Electronics
DESCRIPTION WASHER SPLIT LOCK #4 STEEL
DATASHEET Click Here

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