A Lock Washer is a split or spring washer designed to prevent the loosening of nuts and bolts in high-vibration environments. It is a small, flat, washer with a split or bent section that acts as a spring when compressed between a nut or bolt head and the surface it's fastened.

Attributes:
• Minimizes the amount of wear and tear and prevents damage to the components
• Protect against damage, the load is evenly distributed and the tension on the fastener is reduced

Applications:
A Lock Washer is used to distribute the load of the fastener over a larger area, which helps to prevent damage to the surface being fastened.