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2. Standard Sizes (Metric & Imperial)<\/h3>\n
Inner Diameter (ID): 2mm\u201320mm (0.08″\u20130.79″)
\nOuter Diameter (OD): 5mm\u201330mm (0.2″\u20131.18″)
\nShoulder Height: 1mm\u201310mm (0.04″\u20130.39″)
\nThickness (Shank): 0.5mm\u20135mm (0.02″\u20130.2″)
\n(Custom sizes available for OEM orders.)<\/p>\n
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3. Colors<\/h3>\n
Black (Most common, UV-stabilized options)
\nNatural\/White (Nylon, Acetal)
\nGray (PEEK, PTFE)
\nTranslucent (Polycarbonate, PP)
\nCustom Colors (Dyeable for branding\/identification)<\/p>\n
4. Key Applications<\/h3>\n
Electronics: PCB insulation, grounding washers, wire routing.
\nAutomotive: Vibration dampening, fastener isolation.
\nHVAC\/Plumbing: Pipe supports, corrosion-resistant spacers.
\nMedical Devices: Sterilizable, non-toxic components.
\nIndustrial Machinery: Wear-resistant bushings, pivot points.
\nRenewable Energy: Solar panel mounts, wind turbine assemblies.<\/p>\n
5. Certifications & Properties<\/h3>\n
UL94 V-0\/V-2 (Flame retardant)
\nRoHS\/REACH Compliant
\nDielectric Strength: 500V\u20131kV (Nylon\/Acetal)
\nTemperature Range:
\nNylon: -40\u00b0C to +120\u00b0C (-40\u00b0F to +248\u00b0F)
\nPEEK: -60\u00b0C to +260\u00b0C (-76\u00b0F to +500\u00b0F)<\/p>\n
Excellent Case: Teflon Shoulder Washer in Chemical Processing Equipment<\/h2>\n
Application:<\/strong> Sealing and Isolating Flange Connections in a Corrosive Environment<\/p>\n Problem:<\/strong> A chemical plant needed to secure flange joints in a pipeline carrying highly corrosive acids (e.g., sulfuric acid, hydrochloric acid) . Standard metal washers posed several risks:<\/p>\n Galvanic corrosion when dissimilar metals contacted acidic fluids. A Teflon shoulder washer was installed between stainless steel bolts and the flange face to: Zero leaks or corrosion observed after 2+ years of continuous operation. Teflon shoulder washers excel in harsh chemical, high-purity, or electrically sensitive environments . Other ideal applications include:<\/p>\n Pharmaceutical systems (non-reactive, FDA-compliant material). Custom-Molded Teflon Shoulder Washer Nylon PTFE Shoulder Washers<\/p>","protected":false},"featured_media":2451,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false},"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[36],"product_tag":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-2447","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_cat-machined-washer","8":"first","9":"instock","10":"shipping-taxable","11":"product-type-simple"},"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/machinedwasher.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/2447","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/machinedwasher.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/machinedwasher.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/machinedwasher.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2447"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/machinedwasher.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2451"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/machinedwasher.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2447"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/machinedwasher.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=2447"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/machinedwasher.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=2447"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/machinedwasher.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=2447"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
\nSeal degradation due to chemical attack on rubber or plastic gaskets.
\nFretting wear from pipe vibrations, leading to leaks.<\/p>\nSolution: Teflon (PTFE) Shoulder Washer<\/h3>\n
\n\u2705 Prevent Corrosion \u2013 PTFE is chemically inert, resisting even concentrated acids and solvents.
\n\u2705 Reduce Friction & Wear \u2013 The low-friction surface minimized galling and fretting damage.
\n\u2705 Act as a Seal \u2013 The washer\u2019s shoulder provided an additional barrier against fluid leakage.
\n\u2705 Electrical Isolation \u2013 PTFE\u2019s non-conductive properties prevented stray current corrosion.<\/p>\nResult:<\/h3>\n
\nEliminated maintenance downtime caused by washer\/gasket replacement.
\nExtended flange lifespan by preventing metal-to-metal contact degradation.<\/p>\nKey Takeaway:<\/h3>\n
\nSemiconductor manufacturing (ultra-clean, particle-free performance).
\nMarine\/offshore (resisting saltwater and cathodic disbondment).<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"