what are washers used for
Find Washers by Specification or See our Directory of Suppliers. There are many different types of washers for a variety of applications. Lock washers are used to secure fasteners. Spring washers are a load bearing device that provides a preload between two surfaces. Other common types include flat washers, C-washers, D-shaped washers, countersunk or finishing washers, fender washers, SAE washers, torque washers, and shoulder washers.