Metal Aluminium Plain Washers usually used to prevent leakage from pressure, corrosion, and the natural thermal expansion and contraction of piping between the two objects. Since machined surfaces cannot be perfect, irregularities can be filled with Metal Aluminium Plain Washers.
The steps for installing Metal Aluminium Plain Washers are as follows:
1. Preparation
Clean surface: Make sure the connection surface is clean and free of oil, rust or impurities.
Check the gasket: Make sure the gasket is not damaged and the size matches the connection.
2. Place the gasket
Correct position: Place the shims between the bolt holes or connecting surfaces to ensure centering.
Correct Orientation: If there is a special shape or coating, make sure it is facing the right way.
3. Aligning the connection
Align holes: Make sure bolt holes or connection holes are aligned to avoid misalignment.
4. Inserting the bolt
Inserting the bolt: Pass the bolt through the spacer and the connecting piece to ensure a smooth and unobstructed fit.
5. Initial tightening
Manual tightening: Hand tighten the nut first to ensure that the spacer is correctly positioned.
6. Finally tightening
Tool tightening: Using a wrench to tighten , avoiding over-tightening or over-loosening.
7. Inspection
Checking whether Metal Aluminium Plain Washers are evenly pressurized and whether the connection be well sealed.
Product advantages and details
Metal Aluminium Plain Washers can prevent leakage of gases or liquids and ensures tightness of connections.
Metal Aluminium Plain Washers can fill the small gaps between the connecting surfaces and ensures a tight contact. At the same time evenly distributes the tightening force of the bolt or nut to prevent excessive localized stress
Why Choose Us
Xiaoguo® is a company specializing in providing a wide range of fasteners. During the past years, we have established stable and long-term cooperative relations with various fasteners manufacturers.
We have been receiving good reputation especially in European and American markets for good quality and excellent services. In addition we are also available in providing professional factory and product inspection services at our customers' requests.