Tab Lock Washer for Round Nut — GB/T 858 (Series 089) 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 858. Stocked across roughly M10 to M60, they cover general to heavy-duty work.
Typical Applications for Tab Lock Washer for Round Nut — GB/T 858 (Series 089)
The most common settings where these are specified:
- 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.
- General machine building: fastening covers, brackets, motors and sub-assemblies on production equipment.
How to Specify Tab Lock Washer for Round Nut — GB/T 858 (Series 089) for Your Application
- Size: Match the nominal size to the mating thread or hole. This product spans M10–M60; 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 858. Quoting the standard on your order guarantees interchangeable dimensions between suppliers.
Where Tab Lock Washer for Round Nut — GB/T 858 (Series 089) 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.