The RIPP LOCK® family consists of locking washers, screws and nuts. The range of washers is expanded and includes a version of stainless steel A4 also as a version made of steel with a smaller external diameter.The RIPP LOCK® lock washer belongs to the group of mechanical unscrewing prevention elements.It combines many individual advantages of existing locking screws and washers.RIPP LOCK® lock washers are provided with radial ribs. The pitch angle of the ribs is larger than the thread pitch. When the washers are assembled, the radial ribs emboss in the counter-surface and underside of the screw head.(…)