Washers are common pieces of hardware. Most enthusiasts have a vague awareness that they should be used with fasteners (screws and bolts), but few understand exactly why, or which type of washer to ...

Generally, washers are used to distribute a fastener’s load, reducing friction and preventing loosening. A washer is a plate with a hole, which lets a fastener pass through it. The most common shape ...

Boker’s, a leading manufacturer of precision metal stampings, washers, spacers and shims, offers complete production of non-standard and customized lock washers and tab washers designed to provide ...