OEM Selection Criteria: Building Marine Component Washers Right

Our manufacturer spec process begins with environment: we ask, “Will this fastener be exposed to salt spray, thermal cycling, or heavy vibration?” Where precision matters—like propeller shaft couplers—we apply machined washer tolerances within 0.01 mm. Bolts in mast arrays get Wedge Lock Washers, taking advantage of their wedge angles and friction locks. Where console bolts need flush appearance, Countersunk Washers are stamped to match head angles.

Structural joints on composite platforms use Ogee Washers to redistribute load. Pumps and switches with rotational movement have Tab Washers installed to lock mated fasteners. Exhaust brackets and cooling lines get Conical Washers to keep fasteners tightened across heat variance, while Spring Lock Washer find their place under high-vibration tool racks. Sealing Washers are molded with EPDM for hydraulic fittings. Bulwark attachments get Fender Washers, while Square Washers reinforce sections of timber decking. In sealed engine bays, Self Locking Washers preserve fastener preload for years between service.