Lock and vibration-resistant washers are designed to prevent a threaded fastener from loosening. The terms are often used interchangeably. However, there is a difference between the two. For example, lock washers resist torque or loosening for a given preload, and vibration-resistant washers maintain a more constant preload when there is movement in a joint.(…)
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