3/8" SPLIT LOCK WASHER - 316 STAINLESS STEEL

3/8" Split Lock Washer - 316 Stainless Steel

Spring action lock washers include split (helical spring), which are also called spring washers. These washers, placed under the nut or screw head, compress as the fastener is tightened and the spring-back tension deters loosening. Also, because of their spring-like take-up action, split lock washers can compensate for slight material wear. But because spring types flatten when tightened, their "locking" action doesn't come into play until the fastener has slightly loosened. They apply greater bolt tension per unit of applied torque, and provide protection against loosening resulting from vibration and corrosion.