The washer is a machine component that is used in conjunction with a screw fastener such as a bolt and nut and that usually serves either to keep the screw from loosening or to distribute the load from the nut or bolt head over a larger area.
BS 2061 discusses standards for spring washers made from phosphor bronze. BS 2061 relates to phosphor bronze spring washers of helical construction intended for general engineering application, and of the following types:
Washers supplied in accordance with BS 2061 shall be for right hand threads unless otherwise specified by the purchaser.
BS 2061 on phosphor bronze spring washers is useful for:
Phosphor bronze spring washers are used with brass fasteners to help maintain tension in bolted electrical connections to prevent vibration loosening. Spring washers are locking washers that are used when there is a need to prevent a fastener from loosening as a result of vibration.
BS 2061 provides you with the material guidance required for the manufacturing process of spring washers. BS 2061 also provides you with dimension specifications for single-coil square section spring washers, single-coil rectangular section spring washers, and double-coil spring washers. As a manufacturer, you need to adhere to these standard dimensions which help will you to design efficient spring washers with no manufacturing defects.
BS 2061 helps users to get acknowledged with the designation of spring washers. Following specifications provided in BS 2061 lets you manufacture and supply high-quality and durable range of phosphor bronze spring washers to your customers.