[SEL] semi - ot lock washer questions for engineers

[bill at antique-engines.com]

Thanks Charlie. That says a lot.

Bill

> 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
>
>
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> From: "Judge Tommy Turner" <lcjudge at scrtc.com>
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> Sent: Friday, September 23, 2005 1:30 PM
> Subject: Re: [SEL] semi - ot lock washer questions for engineers
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>> 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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