Flat washers distribute the load of a fastener over a wider surface area, helping protect the material and prevent damage as the fastener is tightened.

Nominal Size: 5mm
Inside Diameter: 5.3mm
Outside Diameter: 8.9mm
Thickness: 1.2mm
Material: Steel
Finish: Zinc
Hardness: Class 8
Type: Flat Washer
Specifications: SAE
A flat washer is a thin, usually round, plate with a hole in the middle that is normally used to distribute the load of a threaded fastener. USS flat washers have a large, wider body. SAE flat washers are machined to a tighter specification and have a smaller outside diameter.