helical lockwasher
[/ˈhɛlɪkəl ˈlɑkˌwɑʃər/]
nounfemininepl: helical lockwashers / arruelas de travamento helicoidais
arruela de travamento helicoidal
1. A spring-type washer with a helical or spiral design used to prevent fasteners from loosening due to vibration or rotation
The mechanic installed a helical lockwasher under the bolt to ensure it wouldn't vibrate loose.
O mecânico instalou uma arruela de travamento helicoidal sob o parafuso para garantir que não se soltasse com vibração.
2. A fastening component commonly used in automotive, machinery, and construction applications to maintain bolt tension
Helical lockwashers are essential in high-vibration environments like engine assemblies.
As arruelas de travamento helicoidais são essenciais em ambientes com alta vibração, como montagens de motores.
Helical lockwashers are critical components in Brazilian and American manufacturing and automotive industries. In Brazil, they are widely used in industrial applications and automotive assembly, particularly in high-vibration environments. The term is highly technical and specialized, primarily used by engineers, mechanics, and industrial professionals. Understanding proper washer selection is considered important technical knowledge in both countries' manufacturing sectors.
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