ForgeFix Flat Washers are bright zinc plated for increased corrosion resistance. Washers provide a smooth surface for the nut or bolt to bear on, making it less likely to loosen as a result of an uneven fastening surface. The main purpose of a washer is to distribute the load under a bolt head or the nut face. APPLICATION: On all manner of bolting applications. Can be used with all types of bolts and nuts. Zinc coatings prevent oxidation of the protected metal to create a longer lasting finish. It does this by forming a barrier and by acting as a sacrificial anode if this barrier is damaged. Zinc oxide is a fine white dust that (in contrast to iron oxide) does not trigger a breakdown of the substrate’s surface integrity as it is formed. The zinc oxide, if left intact, can act as a barrier to further oxidation, in a way similar to the protection afforded to aluminium and stainless steels by their oxide layers. https://elecena.pl/product/29468744/forgefix-fpkfw840-flat-washers-zp-m8-x-40mm-forgepack-6 2025-10-31 https://elecena.pl/product/29468744/forgefix-fpkfw840-flat-washers-zp-m8-x-40mm-forgepack-6 2026-07-12