[SEL] semi - ot lock washer questions for engineers

[Charles R Bryant]

Of all the years I have worked on both piston and jet powered aircraft I
don't re-call
ever seeing a lock washer used (not saying there might have been instances
where they were used.)

Charlie Bryant



----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Judge Tommy Turner" <lcjudge at scrtc.com>
To: "The SEL email discussion list" <sel at lists.stationary-engine.com>
Sent: Friday, September 23, 2005 1:30 PM
Subject: Re: [SEL] semi - ot lock washer questions for engineers


> Bill,
>
>     I think the split washers had their place but other means have now
> taken their place.  The chemical fasteners like Locktite are probably
> more reliable, cheaper, and faster to use (a guy doesn't have to place a
> lock washer on a bolt and thread it in, the adhesive is adhered to the
> bolt from the manufacturer and once it is screwed it, its "locked").  I
> know that the split washers work as on numerous occasions I've screwed
> out old bolts with lock washers and have "shaved" a cutting of metal off
> the item and the bolt while screwing the bolt out.  No one can tell me
> that hasn't helped keep the bolt from backing out.
>
> Tommy Turner
> Magnolia, KY
>
> >Debate flaming on in some forums:
> >"Split-type lockwashers" good, bad, worthless or worthwhile?
> >Some claim they are worthless and modern farm machinary, autos, engines
> >and other equipment don't use them because they are worthless (not due to
> >cost savings)
> >
> >Others claim it's due to cost savings.
> >
> >Are they worth using, do they do any good?
> >If so, what applications do they work in, which do they not work in?
> >Can you support or back up your claims?
> >
> >I've always used them and can't say they do any harm, but I also can't
say
> >it would work just as well without them because I haven't done
> >side-by-side experiments.
> >
> >Bill
> >Runnells, IA
> >(where things may be coming apart due to lack of lockwashers?)
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