Overview
The main task of all locking fasteners is to prevent the threaded connection from loosening under the influence of vibrations, high loads and other factors arising during operation. Lock washer is no exception.
Fastening group DIN 5406
The lock washer DIN 5406 is most often made of stainless steel and belongs to the stainless fastener group.
Materials for the manufacture of DIN 5406 washers
The DIN 5406 washer is made of:
- Steel, which can be optionally coated with zinc
- Stainless steel grade A2, which does not require any coating.
Application range of DIN 5406 washers
The range of applications for the DIN 5406 multi-lip washer covers virtually all industries. The product can be called universal in cases where it is necessary to create the strongest and most reliable connection. The washer together with the nut prevents the elements of the fastener assembly from disconnecting and self loosening under dynamic influences of any kind during operation.
