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Washers 3/8 Ext Tooth Lock SS (Jar 100)
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Product Specs
- Ansi:
- ANSI
- Division:
- Electrical H1
- Field Application:
- Electrical, Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning Industries
- Pack Type:
- Jar
- Product Group:
- Fasteners
- Sub Division:
- Electrical-E H2
- Washer Type:
- External Tooth Lock Washer
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Subgroup:
- Washers
- Product Length:
- 3 in
- Product Height:
- 2.15 in
- Product Material:
- Stainless Steel
- Product Weight:
- 0.19 lbs
- Product Width:
- 3 in
Metallics JLWX8SS – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What size bolt does the Metallics JLWX8SS external tooth lock washer fit?
It is a 3/8 inch external tooth lock washer, so it goes over a 3/8 inch bolt, screw, or threaded rod. Ordered by model JLWX8SS.
2) Are these Metallics 3/8 lock washers stainless steel, and can they be used outdoors or in damp locations?
The JLWX8SS washers are stainless steel, which is what you want for exterior strut runs, rooftop equipment, wet locations, and anywhere a plated steel washer would rust and bleed. Pair them with stainless hardware to avoid mixing dissimilar metals in the joint.
3) What is the difference between an external tooth lock washer and a standard split lock washer?
An external tooth washer, which is what the JLWX8SS is, has serrated teeth around its outside edge that bite into the bolt head or nut face and the mating surface, spreading the locking action over a wide circle. A split ring washer concentrates everything at one gap. Go external tooth where you have a broad flat bearing surface and vibration, such as motor and equipment mounts or panel and enclosure hardware. If the hole is oversized or the bearing face is narrow, an internal tooth or split ring is the better pick.
4) Will a 3/8 external tooth lock washer work as a bonding or grounding washer?
Not as a substitute for a listed bonding device. The JLWX8SS is sold as a stainless external tooth lock washer for mechanical locking against vibration. If your job calls for a bonding connection through painted or coated metal, specify a washer or fitting listed for grounding and bonding rather than relying on this one.
5) How are the Metallics JLWX8SS washers packaged and how many come in a pack?
They ship 100 washers in a jar, which is the handy pack a service van or shop bench wants rather than a bulk box. The jar comes in at 0.19 lbs and measures 3 x 2.15 x 3 inches.
6) Are these washers suitable for electrical and mechanical trade work, or just electrical?
Metallics lists the JLWX8SS for electrical, plumbing, heating and air conditioning work, so the same jar covers panel and enclosure hardware, strut and hanger assemblies, and HVAC equipment mounting. Threads are sized in inches to ANSI practice.
7) Do I still need a flat washer if I use these tooth lock washers?
On soft or slotted material, yes. The teeth on the JLWX8SS are meant to bite into the mating surface, which is fine on steel but will chew up aluminum, plastic enclosures, or the edge of a strut slot. Put a flat washer under the joint to spread the load and keep the tooth washer against the nut or bolt head. On solid steel, the tooth washer alone is doing the job it was made for.
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Does the Metallics JLWX8SS come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Metallics JLWX8SS is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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