Do washers go next to bolt or nut?

The washer helps prevent damage to the surface of the object being fastened. In most cases where the bolt is easier to turn, the bolt has a round head that will cause less damage anyway. For the same reason, lock washers always go on the nut side to stop the nut moving.

Where do spring washers go?

Where does a spring washer locate? Spring washers should be used on the nut side of the fastener. If an additional washer is required to spread the load (as in our image above) it should be used between the spring washer and the mounting surface, i.e. the spring washer should be positioned next to the nut.

What goes first washer or lock nut?

When used correctly, a lock washer will hold the nut or other threaded fastener in place. To help it accomplish this, put the lock washer on first, below the fastener. If your project calls for other washers or hardware elements, they should go on before the lock washer so that it can hold them in place.

How does a washer go on a bolt?

To use your washer and bolt properly, first insert the bolt into the washer. Next, slide the bolt and washer into the mounting hole. Once the bolt is threaded into the hole, begin turning the head of the bolt using the appropriate sized wrench. Tighten the bolt down to the washer until the head contacts the washer.

Which side is washer on?

Which side of a washer goes down? The sharper edge goes towards the surface. The side that goes towards the nut or bolt is rounded. The flat washer goes between the nut/bolt and the split lock washer.

Which side of the washer goes down?

The general rule of thumb is that the flat side goes to the material, while the rounded side goes against the bolt or nut.

Why washer is used in nut and bolt?

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. To prevent loosening, several other types of washers are used.

Which side does washer and dryer go on?

Laundry machines have traditionally been designed so the washer is on the left and the dryer is on the right. For a top-loader washing machine, the lid is hinged on either the rear or the left side. For a front-loader, the hinge is usually on the left.

What side should washing machine go on?

The washer is on the left and the dryer is on the right in laundry machines. The lid is on either the rear or left side. The hinge is on the left.

Do washers go flat side down?

Which is the nut and which is the bolt?

The bolt consists of a head and a cylindrical body with screw threads along a portion of its length. The nut is the female member of the pair, having internal threads to match those of the bolt.