Body washer

A fender washer differs from a standard washer in its enlarged bearing surface size. This provides a reliable contact area with the base material and reduces pressure on the working surface.

A fender washer is used together with other fasteners — bolts, nuts, studs, screws. It is made from high-strength, stainless or zinc-plated steel, in various diameters, bore sizes and thicknesses. Purpose of the fender washer:

• reduce the stress exerted on the joined materials by the bolt and nut;
• prevent deformation of the bearing surface;
• increase the strength and reliability of the joint.

Despite its name, the fender washer is not used only in automotive body assembly and repair. These fasteners are used in machine building, instrument engineering and other industrial manufacturing sectors. Correct selection of the fender washer by size and material simplifies the assembly process and reduces the time required to complete it.