Washers refer to the parts that are placed between the connected part and the nut. It is generally a flat metal ring, which is used to protect the surface of the connected piece from being scratched by the nut, and to disperse the pressure of the nut on the connected piece.
Function of stainless steel flat washer is to increase the contact (bearing) area, disperse and reduce the compressive stress between the nut and the fastened parts, prevent local compression and deformation due to the action of the fastening force, and generally enhance the fastening effect.
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