Alloy Steel Sherex TEC Series Wedge Pair Lock Washers
What are alloy steel Sherex TEC Series wedge pair lock washers? Alloy steel Sherex TEC Series wedge pair lock washers are inch-sized pairs of hardened alloy steel washers with cams and radial teeth that lock a joint using tension. The strong alloy steel resists the cam and tooth wear that lets them hold clamp load against severe vibration.
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Why alloy steel for wedge lock washers?
Wedge pair washers rely on hard teeth that bite the mating surfaces and cams that wedge apart under load, so the washer must be harder than the surfaces it grips. Alloy steel, such as SCM435 or 4130, gives that hardness and strength, letting the teeth seat and the cams resist wear while holding clamp load in heavy-vibration and shock joints. On installation, the teeth seat into the bolt or nut and the joint surface, and the cam angle greater than the thread pitch stops rotation. These inch-sized pairs suit engines, machinery, and structural work. They are usually reusable if inspected, and not recommended for surfaces harder than the washers.
Why choose alloy steel Sherex TEC Series wedge pair lock washers
- Hard and strong: alloy steel teeth bite and cams resist wear.
- Tension not friction: cams wedge apart to hold clamp load.
- Severe vibration proof: Junker-tested for the toughest joints.
- Inch sizes: pairs matched to inch bolt diameters.
Common applications for alloy steel wedge pair lock washers
- Heavy vibration and shock-load joints
- Engines, machinery, and transport equipment
- Structural and safety-critical connections
- Joints where standard lock washers fail
For metric sizes, see metric alloy steel Sherex TEC Series wedge pair lock washers, and browse every option on the main lock washers category.
Alloy Steel Sherex TEC Series Wedge Pair Lock Washers FAQ
Why alloy steel for wedge lock washers?
The washer must be harder than the surfaces it grips so the teeth seat and the cams resist wear. Alloy steel gives that hardness and strength.
Are these washers reusable?
Usually yes. Inspect the pair for deformation or excessive wear before reuse, and discard if worn or damaged.
When should I not use them?
They are not recommended for mating surfaces that are not locked in place or that are harder than the washers, since the teeth need to seat.