Washers Matter

Then a moving part of a machine involves an axle, a nut, or a joint, there is usually a need to distribute the weight of that connection using a washer.  That is the primary function of a washer – to distribute weight evenly and thereby dissipate the stress of the weight on the parts. They also insure against the parts becoming loose or leaking at the washer site. Rubber washers are used in almost every industry that one can name, from telecommunications to truck parts to biochemistry. Custom made washers are the most effective means of insuring that the parts they are used on will maintain productivity.

30 August 2009 | Technology