There are numerous applications for plastic washers in just about every industry including general manufacturing, construction, appliances, automotive, etc. Plastic washers are no different to metal disc washers other than the material they are made from, they are designed for the same job; distribute the fastener load.
Plastic washers also have the added benefit of not marring the surface, even if they should rotate during tightening of the fastener. As the material has some degree of flexibility, plastic washers also tend to even out imperfect surfaces.
Plastic washers have a number of valuable properties, a few of which are:
- Weather resistant
- Anti-magnetic
- Non toxic
- Non-sparking
Most plastics are resistant to corrosive materials including oil and gasoline and are low friction materials, as a result washers produced from one of the various plastic materials available are long wearing and do not deteriorate.
Plastic washers are available made from various materials, they each have different uses:
Nylon: Nylon is among the most used and most popular plastics, the material is exceptionally strong and wear resistant. Nylon is a good material when used in chemical laden environment.
Polyethylene: Polyethylene retains its properties remains flexible even in very low temperatures, it is also corrosion resistant.
PTFE: PTFE is the material of choice for use in elevated temperatures; it is commonly employed where it must withstand temperatures up to 400 degrees F.
Low cost:
Although there are specific qualities for the various types of plastic washers they all exhibit a similar property; they are inexpensive. Plastic is a low cost raw material and is ideal for use in the construction industry as well as in the materials handling business, compressors and petrochemical complexes. Plastic washers are produced in high volume either by stamping or injection molding.
JTD Stamping is a leading Plastic Washer Supplier and offers Wide Variety of Materials and list of standard sizes of Plastic Washers.
