vibration lock washer

[vaɪ'breɪʃən lɑk 'wɑʃər]
nounpl: vibration lock washers
arruela de travamento anti-vibração
1. A specialized fastener washer designed to prevent loosening of bolts and screws caused by vibration, typically featuring a deformed or serrated surface that creates friction
The mechanic installed vibration lock washers under each bolt to ensure the engine components would not rattle loose during operation.
O mecânico instalou arruelas de travamento anti-vibração sob cada parafuso para garantir que os componentes do motor não se soltassem durante a operação.
2. A type of hardware component used in machinery, automotive, and industrial applications to maintain fastener security in high-vibration environments
Vibration lock washers are essential in aircraft assembly to meet strict safety standards.
As arruelas de travamento anti-vibração são essenciais na montagem de aeronaves para atender aos rigorosos padrões de segurança.
Vibration lock washers are crucial components in both Brazilian and American industrial manufacturing, particularly in automotive and aerospace industries. In Brazil, they are standard in heavy machinery maintenance and are widely available in industrial supply stores. The term reflects the importance of precision engineering in both cultures' manufacturing sectors.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
lock washeranti-vibration washersplit lock washerserrated lock washertooth lock washer
Antonyms / Antônimos
plain washerflat washer

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
arruela de travamento anti-vibração
Standard technical term used throughout Brazil in industrial and automotive contexts
Portugal
anilha de bloqueio anti-vibração
Portuguese European variant using 'anilha' instead of 'arruela'
Industrial jargon
arruela de segurança
Simplified term commonly used in workshops and manufacturing facilities

Related Words

boltfastenerscrewnutlocking mechanismvibration damping

Related Idioms & Phrases

keep the bolts tight
prevent fastener loosening
vibration-resistant assembly
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