What is a DIN 125 washer?
DIN 125 washers are metric flat washers that are manufactured under the DIN125A standard. Basically for washers M5 or larger they are a thicker flat washer. [Top] • How can I find a larger diameter washer? If you need a flat washer with a larger outside diameter (i.e. WIDER) than a standard metric washer you can substitute imperial flat washers. Please see our technical info to convert mm to inches. (e.g. 3/16 = 5mm, 1/4 = 6mm etc) [Top] • Why can’t I find carriage bolts? Carriage bolts are listed on this site as cup head bolts. Metric bolts are available in 316 grade only, imperial bolts 304 grade only. [Top] • What’s the difference between a bolt and set screw? Both these items can be found under the ‘Bolts’ category. A hex head set screw is fully threaded, whereas a bolt has part plain-shank. [Top] • How is the fastener length measured? For countersunk fasteners, the length is measured from the top of the head to the base. For all other head types (hex head, button head, pan head, m
DIN 125 washers are metric flat washers that are manufactured under the DIN125A standard. Basically for washers M5 or larger they are a thicker flat washer. [Top] • How can I find a larger diameter washer? If you need a flat washer with a larger outside diameter (i.e. WIDER) than a standard metric washer you can substitute imperial flat washers. Please see our technical info to convert mm to inches. (e.g. 3/16 = 5mm, 1/4 = 6mm etc) [Top] • Why can’t I find carriage bolts? Carriage bolts are listed on this site as cup head bolts. Metric bolts are available in 316 grade only, imperial bolts 304 grade only. [Top] • What’s the difference between a bolt and set screw? Both these items can be found under the ‘Bolts’ category. A hex head set screw is fully threaded, whereas a bolt has part plain-shank. [Top] • How is the fastener length measured? For countersunk fasteners, the length is measured from the top of the head to the base. For all other head types (hex head, button head, pan head, m
