What is DIN 6796?
DIN 6796 standard defines the characteristics for this type of washers in terms of dimensions, tolerances, loads and materials. The purpose of this type of belleville washers is to secure screw or bolt joints, maintaining constant pressure on the tightening of the pieces.
What is a conical washer used for?
They are also called Belleville or conical spring washers. Belleville washers are typically used in conditions of high current loading or cycling. They are used to absorb vibration and can maintain preload in bolted joints, indicating correct preload based on the gap between adjacent washers.
Which way does a conical washer go?
The washer goes on to the bolt in one way or another. The conical tooth washer needs to be positioned so the teeth face the hitch. It cannot come loose because of that.
Can you reuse a conical washer?
Yes, Belleville conical washers can be reused, repeatedly, as long as they are not damaged. Overloading and over-torquing these washers can wear them out over time. As long as they are used properly and checked before reuse, these fasteners can be used again and again to complete projects.
What is a tab washer?
Tab washers are a mechanical locking solution that secure bolted joints using a physical barrier. The washer itself is a thin piece of metal usually rectangular or circular. The tab washer is installed between the bolt head/nut and the mating surface, and the bolted joint is tightened like a regular bolt.
How do conical compression springs work?
Conical springs are basically compression springs coiled in increasing or decreasing outer diameters thus making its shape a cone or tapered one. These springs tend to reduce solid height and provide stability.
Where conical springs are used?
Conical springs have many valuable industrial and manufacturing applications. They are frequently used in various types of electrical contacts, such as push buttons and battery contacts. They also serve as essential components in many automobile suspension systems.