What Is a Mudguard Washer?

Mudguard washers have a larger outside diameter than the equivalent standard profile washer, providing a larger coverage area when working with oversized holes or when distribution of load in necessary. ... Mudguard washers are made of either steel or stainless steel and come in either plain or bright zinc plated finish.

What are mudguard washers used for?

The mudguard washer have a wide outside diameter in comparison to the inside diameter to provide large coverage area for distributing the load and preventing from pulling onto soft material.

What is the function of the washers?

Washer, machine component that is used in conjunction with a screw fastener such as a bolt and nut and that usually serves either to keep the screw from loosening or to distribute the load from the nut or bolt head over a larger area. For load distribution, thin flat rings of soft steel are usual.