General Studies · Fasteners
A washer is primarily used in bolted joints to _______.
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- 1completely cover the extreme clearance hole of the component
- 2enhance the dimensional tolerance capacity of the tool
- 3protect the bolt threads from direct axial tensile load
- 4distribute the clamping force over a larger contact surface area✓
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distribute the clamping force over a larger contact surface area
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