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FIIG:  A022B0

Entry Date:  Apr-01-1974

Concept:  1

Status:  A

Applicability:  A

Type:  0

Definition:  A washer of nonresilient material usually having two parallel bearing surfaces. The outside and/or inside edges have one or more protuberances. The ends and/or edges may be prebent at any angle or the protuberances may be prebent at any angle to the bearing surfaces. The keys or lugs may be fitted into keyways in adjacent material or they may be bent over after application to hold or lock one or more items in place. Excludes: thrust type washer.

Basic INC:  70650

Basic Name:  WASHER

Description:  1. A perforated piece of metal, leather, or other material of various shapes and forms. It is used primarily as a seat for a bolt, nut, screw, rivet, or nail to distribute pressure and prevent endwise motion over an area, and/or to prevent movement between two parts by means of restraining features created by the shape of its edges.