Spring Lock Washer — GB/T 5782 / ISO 4014 (Series 003) are used primarily for load distribution and anti-loosening under a bolt or nut. This page summarizes where they fit, the industries that rely on them, and the practical points to get right when you specify them — to GB/T 5782 / ISO 4014. Stocked across roughly M3 to M30, they cover general to heavy-duty work.
Typical Applications for Spring Lock Washer — GB/T 5782 / ISO 4014 (Series 003)
The most common settings where these are specified:
- Maintenance & repair (MRO): a stocked size for servicing existing plant where the original fastener spec must be matched.
- Fabrication & metalwork: bench and on-site assembly of steel frames, enclosures and weldments.
- Bolted structural joints: spreading load over soft or oversized holes and protecting the surface.
- Vibration applications: spring and serrated types that maintain tension under cyclic load.
- Timber & soft materials: large-OD types that prevent pull-through.
How to Specify Spring Lock Washer — GB/T 5782 / ISO 4014 (Series 003) for Your Application
- Size: Match the nominal size to the mating thread or hole. This product spans M3–M30; check the full table below for the exact dimensions of each size.
- Type & OD: Select flat for load spreading, spring/serrated for anti-loosening, or fender/large-OD for soft or oversized holes.
- Environment: For damp, coastal or chemical exposure prefer A4/316 stainless or a suitable coating; indoors, plated steel or A2 is usually sufficient.
- Standard: This product is supplied to GB/T 5782 / ISO 4014. Quoting the standard on your order guarantees interchangeable dimensions between suppliers.
Where Spring Lock Washer — GB/T 5782 / ISO 4014 (Series 003) Are Not the Right Choice
A washer does not replace a locking feature on its own in severe vibration, and a spring washer adds little clamp on high-strength joints.