What is BS 3401 - Beryllium copper crinkle washers about?

The use of crinkle washers made from beryllium copper has been steadily increasing and it is widely used in a number of industries. Crinkle washers have advantages over plain washers in that they provide an element of locking and vibration resistance in a fastener.

BS 3401 discusses standards for beryllium copper crinkle washers used for general engineering purposes. BS 3401 specifies dimensions and tolerances and general requirements for a range of beryllium copper crinkle washers suitable for use with screwed fasteners in sizes from 0.060 in (American No. 0) to 3/4 in (1.5 mm to 19 mm) nominal diameter.

Who is BS 3401 - Beryllium copper crinkle washers for?

BS 3401 on beryllium copper crinkle washers is useful for:

Manufacturers and suppliers of crinkle washers
Mechanical engineers
Design engineers
Organizations that design and maintain crinkle washers
Industries where crinkle washers are used
Research and development team
Inspection bodies
Quality control personnel

Why should you use BS 3401 - Beryllium copper crinkle washers?

Beryllium Copper is a versatile copper alloy that is valued for its high strength and hardness, combined with good electrical and thermal conductivity. Crinkle Washers are a component designed for pre-loading and spacing, to improve the number of points of contact and provide increased stability.

BS 3401 guides you with the materials and mechanical properties to be used for the manufacture of crinkle washers. BS 3401 provides you with dimension specifications for beryllium copper crinkle washers. Following specifications provided in BS 3401, manufacturers will be able to design high-quality and durable beryllium copper crinkle washers with minimum manufacturing defects.

BS 3401 describes identification marking for packages containing crinkle washers. BS 3401 guidelines help you to ensure the reliability of beryllium copper crinkle washers and build trust in the use of beryllium copper crinkle washers throughout the screw threads and fasteners applications.

BS 3401:1961

Specification for beryllium copper crinkle washers

Current

Published:

20 Jul 1961