Which of the following type of washers is used to hold the lock nut in place?

Which of the following type of washers is used to hold the lock nut in place? Correct Answer Spring washer

Explanation:

Washers are of two main types:

  • Plain washers are inserted under screw heads or nuts to provide a suitable bearing area while tightening and to protect the component from damage.
  • Lock washers are used to prevent loosening due to vibrations, movements, or temperature variations. Common types include:
    • Spring washer
    • Snakeproof washer
    • Crinkle washer
    • Tab washer

Tab washer

  • These are thin metal washers designed with two or more tabs which project from the external diameter.
  • On assembly, a tab is bent against the component or sometimes into a hole in the component.
  • Other tabs are then bent up against the correctly tightened nut.
  • The deformation of the tab washer is such that it is intended to be used only once.
  • The following types of Tab washers are used.

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Spring lock washer

  • As the nut tightens the washer against the piece below, one edge of the washer is caused to dig itself into that piece.
  • It results in increasing the resistance so that the nut will not loosen so easily which means it holds a nut at a place.

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