Identifying Washer Sizes

[eskimo39]

Hi does anyone know how I identify a washer size??

A few years ago I got given about 500 washers and they have been brilliant for using when hanging large CU's etc.

I have had a look online but am confused by all types etc

The washer is around the same size of a 2p piece and the hole fits a 5x50mm screw perfectly.

 

[Guest123]

Sounds like an M6 repair washer.

 

[eskimo39]

Cheers Lenny, am just going to order a load more. As sad as it sounds I am lost without them.

 

[Darkwood]

Think they also go by the name penny washers as in the old coinage, the centre hole is the M rating so M5 is 5mm M6 is 6mm and so on..... then the overall diameter is up to you to choose from.

 

[Amp David]

Toolstation > Screws & Fixings > Nuts & Washers > Penny Washer

 

[UNG]

They are sometimes called mudguard washers but this name has virtually died out and the places I buy from now call them repair washers

 

[telectrix]

also useful for fixing 500w halogen floods.the holes in the brackets are far too big

 

[jpmiff]

Hi,

we have used various sizes for a long time now, i order repair washers and ask for heavy duty which are made of thicker material