ASME/ANSI B18.21.1:2009 Type A Flat Washer is used for bearing support and surface protection in inch-series fastening systems. The Type A form is suitable for general mechanical connections and provides a stable circular bearing surface under a bolt head or nut.
It is commonly found in equipment manufacturing, maintenance assembly, auxiliary steel fixing, and export supply projects. Its dimensional system matches ASME/ANSI fasteners, making standardized sourcing and replacement easier in inch-based connections.
Material, hardness, and surface treatment can be chosen according to load, base material, and environmental conditions, helping reduce surface indentation, hole-edge wear, and corrosion risk during long-term service.

Dimensions unit: inch
|
Specification |
0# |
2# |
4# |
6# |
8# |
10# |
3/16 |
12# |
1/4 |
1/4 |
5/16 |
5/16 |
3/8 |
3/8 |
7/16 |
|
|
Type |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
N |
W |
N |
W |
N |
W |
N |
|
|
d |
Max. |
0.078 |
0.094 |
0.133 |
0.164 |
0.196 |
0.227 |
0.265 |
0.265 |
0.296 |
0.327 |
0.359 |
0.39 |
0.421 |
0.453 |
0.484 |
|
Min. |
0.073 |
0.089 |
0.12 |
0.151 |
0.183 |
0.214 |
0.245 |
0.245 |
0.276 |
0.307 |
0.339 |
0.37 |
0.401 |
0.433 |
0.464 |
|
|
dc |
Nominal |
0.188 |
0.25 |
0.312 |
0.375 |
0.438 |
0.5 |
0.562 |
0.562 |
0.625 |
0.734 |
0.688 |
0.875 |
0.812 |
1 |
0.922 |
|
Max. |
0.188 |
0.25 |
0.32 |
0.39 |
0.453 |
0.515 |
0.577 |
0.577 |
0.64 |
0.749 |
0.703 |
0.905 |
0.827 |
1.03 |
0.937 |
|
|
Min. |
0.183 |
0.245 |
0.307 |
0.37 |
0.433 |
0.495 |
0.557 |
0.557 |
0.62 |
0.727 |
0.681 |
0.868 |
0.805 |
0.993 |
0.915 |
|
|
h |
Nominal |
0.02 |
0.02 |
0.032 |
0.049 |
0.049 |
0.049 |
0.049 |
0.065 |
0.065 |
0.065 |
0.065 |
0.083 |
0.065 |
0.083 |
0.065 |
|
Max. |
0.025 |
0.025 |
0.04 |
0.065 |
0.065 |
0.065 |
0.065 |
0.08 |
0.08 |
0.08 |
0.08 |
0.104 |
0.08 |
0.104 |
0.08 |
|
|
Min. |
0.016 |
0.016 |
0.025 |
0.036 |
0.036 |
0.036 |
0.036 |
0.051 |
0.051 |
0.051 |
0.051 |
0.064 |
0.051 |
0.064 |
0.051 |
|
|
Specification |
7/16 |
1/2 |
1/2 |
9/16 |
9/16 |
5/8 |
5/8 |
3/4 |
3/4 |
7/8 |
7/8 |
1 |
1 |
1-1/8 |
1-1/8 |
|
|
Type |
W |
N |
W |
N |
W |
N |
W |
N |
W |
N |
W |
N |
W |
N |
W |
|
|
d |
Max. |
0.515 |
0.546 |
0.577 |
0.609 |
0.64 |
0.686 |
0.718 |
0.842 |
0.842 |
0.968 |
0.968 |
1.092 |
1.092 |
1.28 |
1.28 |
|
Min. |
0.495 |
0.526 |
0.557 |
0.589 |
0.62 |
0.649 |
0.681 |
0.805 |
0.805 |
0.931 |
0.931 |
1.055 |
1.055 |
1.243 |
1.243 |
|
|
dc |
Nominal |
1.25 |
1.062 |
1.375 |
1.156 |
1.469 |
1.312 |
1.75 |
1.469 |
2 |
1.75 |
2.25 |
2 |
2.5 |
2.25 |
2.75 |
|
Max. |
1.28 |
1.092 |
1.405 |
1.186 |
1.499 |
1.342 |
1.78 |
1.499 |
2.03 |
1.78 |
2.28 |
2.03 |
2.53 |
2.28 |
2.78 |
|
|
Min. |
1.243 |
1.055 |
1.368 |
1.149 |
1.462 |
1.305 |
1.743 |
1.462 |
1.993 |
1.743 |
2.243 |
1.993 |
2.493 |
2.243 |
2.743 |
|
|
h |
Nominal |
0.083 |
0.095 |
0.109 |
0.095 |
0.109 |
0.095 |
0.134 |
0.134 |
0.148 |
0.134 |
0.165 |
0.134 |
0.165 |
0.134 |
0.165 |
|
Max. |
0.104 |
0.121 |
0.132 |
0.121 |
0.132 |
0.121 |
0.16 |
0.16 |
0.177 |
0.16 |
0.192 |
0.16 |
0.192 |
0.16 |
0.192 |
|
|
Min. |
0.064 |
0.074 |
0.086 |
0.074 |
0.086 |
0.074 |
0.108 |
0.108 |
0.122 |
0.108 |
0.136 |
0.108 |
0.136 |
0.108 |
0.136 |
|
|
Specification |
1-1/4 |
1-1/4 |
1-3/8 |
1-3/8 |
1-1/2 |
1-1/2 |
1-5/8 |
1-3/4 |
1-7/8 |
2 |
2-1/4 |
2-1/2 |
2-3/4 |
3 |
|
|
Type |
N |
W |
N |
W |
N |
W |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
|
d |
Max. |
1.405 |
1.405 |
1.53 |
1.545 |
1.655 |
1.67 |
1.795 |
1.92 |
2.045 |
2.17 |
2.42 |
2.67 |
2.94 |
3.19 |
|
Min. |
1.368 |
1.368 |
1.493 |
1.49 |
1.618 |
1.615 |
1.74 |
1.865 |
1.99 |
2.115 |
2.365 |
2.615 |
2.865 |
3.115 |
|
|
dc |
Nominal |
2.5 |
3 |
2.75 |
3.25 |
3 |
3.5 |
3.75 |
4 |
4.25 |
4.5 |
4.75 |
5 |
5.25 |
5.5 |
|
Max. |
2.53 |
3.03 |
2.78 |
3.295 |
3.03 |
3.545 |
3.795 |
4.045 |
4.295 |
4.545 |
4.795 |
5.045 |
5.315 |
5.565 |
|
|
Min. |
2.493 |
2.993 |
2.743 |
3.24 |
2.993 |
3.49 |
3.74 |
3.99 |
4.24 |
4.49 |
4.74 |
4.99 |
5.24 |
5.49 |
|
|
h |
Nominal |
0.165 |
0.165 |
0.165 |
0.18 |
0.165 |
0.18 |
0.18 |
0.18 |
0.18 |
0.18 |
0.22 |
0.238 |
0.259 |
0.284 |
|
Max. |
0.192 |
0.192 |
0.192 |
0.213 |
0.192 |
0.213 |
0.213 |
0.213 |
0.213 |
0.213 |
0.248 |
0.28 |
0.31 |
0.327 |
|
|
Min. |
0.136 |
0.136 |
0.136 |
0.153 |
0.136 |
0.153 |
0.153 |
0.153 |
0.153 |
0.153 |
0.193 |
0.21 |
0.228 |
0.249 |
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ABOUT US
Better Fastener is a professional fastener enterprise specializing in the manufacturing of steel washers, stainless steel washers, spring washers and sealingwashers. Founded in 2001 as a washer factory, the company expanded into a comprehensive enterprise integrating washers, nuts, bolts, spring nuts and other fastener products in 2010.
The company positions itself as a provider of comprehensive one-stop services for customers, relying on technological R&D, industrial investment and trade distribution.
With an experienced professional team and a sound sales network, Better Fastener has achieved excellent sales performance in both domestic and foreign markets,and has grown into one of the competitive manufacturers and suppliers in China's industrial fastener industry.
Better Fastener is committed to becoming a trusted fastener supplier for customers with reliable product quality, reasonable prices and on-time delivery
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