Vulcanized Fibre / Fishpaper Washers
(3022)Vulcanized Fibre is a laminated plastic composed of natural cellulose. Vulcanzied Flat Fibre Washers made from this material is an excellent alternative in many applications. One of the first plastics ever developed. Vulcanized Fibre is a tough, resilient material that is lighter than aluminum, tougher than leather, stiffer than most thermoplastics. Standard Colors available are Red, Black, White and Grey. Other colors are available upon request.
All Washers are available in English and Metric Units.
- Good Impact Resistance
- High Tear Strength and Smooth
- Abrasion Resistant Surface
- Can be punched with excellent results
- Good Arc and Track Resistance
- U.L. 94HB Flammability rating
- Impervious to most organic solvents, oils, and petroleum derivatives
- Vulcanized Fibre Flat Washers
- Vulcanized Fibre is an excellent choice for use in oil
Typical Properties of Vulcanized Fibre
| General Properties (HB-77) | Thickness | Commercial Grade | Electrical Grade |
| Density (min.) | 1/16" | 1.15 g/cm3 | 1.10 g/cm3 |
| Tensile Strength | 1/16" | 13.5 kpsi | 0.015" @15 kpsi |
| Flexural Strength | 1/16" | 20 kpsi | - |
| Compressive Strength | 1/16" | 35 kpsi | - |
| Izod Impact Strength | 1/16" | 2.3 ft-lbs./in | - |
| Mullen Burst Strength | 0.015" | 300 psi | 270 psi |
| Dielectric Strength | 1/16" | 175 volts/mil | 300 volts/mil |
| Arc Resistance | 1/16" | 100 seconds | - |
| Water Absorption | 1/16" | 52%/2hrs. | - |
| UL Flammability | above 0.030" | 94HB | 94HB |
Data Supplied by Toyo Fibre
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Teflon™ PTFE
(1717)Teflon™ PTFE is an excellent material for your Round Flat Washers applications. These washers are invulnerable to most substances, including those containing water or oil. Teflon™ PTFE's remarkable chemical resistance is what makes this material the ideal choice to meet your application's specifications. Glass Filled Teflon™ PTFE washers are also available.
All Washers are available in English and Metric Units.
- Teflon™ PTFE exhibits a maximum operating temperature great than 600 °F.
- Excellent Dielectric Properties
- Demonstrates good Dimensional Stability
- Excellent Anti-Frictional properties
- Exhibits High Compressibility, High Creep Resistance, and Low Thermal Conductivity
- High Melt Temperature
- Inert to most chemicals
- Very Low Water Absorption Characteristics
- Low Abrasion and Wear Resistance
- Teflon™ PTFE Washers
- Available in thickness ranging from 0.0002" to 0.125"
- Flat washer diameters range from as small as 0.093" to as large as 16"
- Glass Filled Teflon™ PTFE Washers
- Available in thicknesses ranging from 0.010" to 0.125"
- Glass Filled Teflon™ PTFE Washers are available in 15% to 30%
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Nylon Washers
(4828)Some of the world’s largest users of Nylon, Nylon 6, Nylon 6/6, Nylon MDS (self lubricating) or Nylatron® Flat Washers, trust New Process Fibre as a source of constant component supply. The reason for customers to purchase Nylon Flat Washers from New Process Fibre? In a word, it’s capability.
New Process can handle more aspects of the Nylon Washer manufacturing process without outsourcing, for a more reliable supply chain and exceptionally consistent quality day in and day out.
A large array of colors and/or color matching is available. Minimum quantities may apply. Common colors available are Black, White, Red, Blue, Yellow, Green and Natural Nylon Washers.
All Washers are available in English and Metric Units.
- Our in-house raw material production of extruded plastics and other nonmetals offers unlimited material supplies with completely consistent, assured quality for nylon washers.
- Our own tooling department creates both hard tooling and steel rule prototyping dies. In addition, a library of over 8,000 existing compound washer dies are ready for use with no extra tooling charges.
- Wider dimensional parameters are a New Process specialty. Nylon Washers are available in the following thickness:
- Nylon and Nylon 6 Flat Washers: 0.040" - 0.125"
- Nylon 6/6 Flat Washers: 0.010" - 0.125"
- Nylon MDS Flat Washers: 0.010" - 0.125"
- Nylon Flat Washers are available in sizes as small as .093” and as large as 16”.
- High volume punch press capacity is assured by an inventory of 75 presses, with cost-efficient small units and high volume equipment capable of 400 strokes per minute.
- Glass Filled Nylon Washers are available from 15% to 30%
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Nylon MDS Washers (Molybdenum Disufide/MoS2)
(22)Nylon MDS Flat Washers use a nylon material filled with Molybdenum Disulfide, (MDS) and is highly resistant to wear, possesses high mechanical strength, yields very good electrical properties and is an excellent choice for load applications were moving parts is apparent. Nylon MDS is also self-lubricating. Used optimally for component and fastener applications such as Nylon MDS Flat Washers, and Nylon MDS Gaskets. We are trusted source for nylon washers.
All Washers are available in English and Metric Units.
Some of the performance characteristics of Nylon MDS Flat Washers are listed below.
- Low Coefficient of Friction
- Excellent Dielectric Properties
- High Mechanical Strength
- Resistant to Wear
- Available in a Dark Gray to Black color
- Our own tooling department creates both hard tooling and steel rule prototyping dies. In addition, a library of over 8,000 existing compound washer dies are ready for use with no extra tooling charges.
- Nylon MDS Flat Washers can be stamped from 0.010” to 0.125” thicknesses.
- High volume punch press capacity is assured by an inventory of 75 presses, with cost-efficient small units and high volume equipment capable of 400 strokes per minute.
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Acetal Washers (Acetal Copolymer, Kepital, Celcon, POM)
(873) Our Acetal Copolymer Flat Washers or Spacers are made from natural and pigmented resins. Acetal Copolymer is a synthetic sheeting material that provides high strength and stiffness coupled with enhanced dimensional stability. Because of its high strength, modulus, and resistance to impact and fatigue, Acetal Copolymer is frequently used as a weight-saving metal replacement. /Asset/acetal.JPG
Chipboard / Fibreboard / Pressboard
(20)Chipboard is a naturally reclaimed or recycled paperboard, wood and resin composition. Chipboard Flat Washers are a great cost effective use in your fasterner and/or spacer applications.
Chipboard Flat Washers are available in thicknesses from 0.030" to 0.125".
- Our own tooling department creates both hard tooling and steel rule prototyping dies. In addition, a library of over 8,000 existing compound washer dies are ready for use with no extra tooling charges.
- High volume punch press capacity is assured by an inventory of 75 presses, with cost-efficient small units and high volume equipment capable of 400 strokes per minute.
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Delrin® Washers
(168)Delrin® Homopolymer resins are made by DuPont™. These resins provide unique performance characteristics over many ordinary plastics yielding excellent strength, stiffness and impact resistance. Delrin® Flat Washers or Delrin® Spacers has equally good dimensional stability, toughness, chemical resistance, low wear and low friction resistance as well.
All Washer Dimensions available in English and/or Metric Units.
- Wider dimensional parameters are a New Process specialty. Delrin® Flat Washers or Delrin® Spacers can be created in materials from .010” to .187” thick, in sizes as small as .093” and as large as 12”
- Delrin® performance characteristics are:
- Toughness at low temperatures (down to –40°C)
- High mechanical strength and rigidity
- Fatigue endurance unmatched by other plastics
- High resistance to repeated impacts
- Excellent resistance to moisture, petrol, solvents etc.
- Excellent dimensional stability
- Natural lubricity Resilience
- Good electrical insulating characteristics
- Wide temperature range (in air –50 to +90°C with intermittent use up to 160°C
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Kapton® Washers
(43)Kapton is a polyimide film, manufactured by DuPont Electronics is an excellent choice for Kapton Flat Washers in applications requiring a tough, chemically resistant material. Used as Kapton Washers, they also exhibit superior electrical properties. It is a very stable material over wide temperature range from minus 273 to plus 400 degrees centigrade, (-459 to 752 degrees F).
Washers made with this material can be used in aircraft, x-ray and 3D printing applications to name just a few.
- Typical properties* @23C
- 231 Mpa - Ultimate Tensile Strength
- 72% - Ultimate Elongation
- 1.42 g/cc - Density
- 2.5 GPa - Tensile Modulus
- Typical properties* @200C
- 139 Mpa - Ultimate Tensile Strength
- 83% - Ultimate Elongation
- 1.42 g/cc - Density
- 2.0 Gpa - Tensile Modulus
* Information courtesy of DuPont Electronics. Kapton is a registered trademark of E.I.DuPont
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Mylar® Washers
(380)Mylar® is a Polyester Film and is registered trademark owned by Dupont Tejjin Films. Our Mylar Flat Washers are stamped from this material is thicknesses ranging from 0.002" to 0.014". Mylar Flat Washers exhibit Low Shrinkage, Low Moisture Absorption characteristics, good Dielectric Properties and High Thermal Resistance.
All Washers are available in English and Metric Units.
- Our In-House raw material production of extruded plastics and other non-metals offers unlimited material supplies with completely consistent, assured quality for Mylar® Washers.
- Mylar® Flat Washers can be created in materials from .002” to .014” thick, in sizes as small as .093” and as large as 12”.
- Colors available are Clear, White and Black.
- Our own tooling department creates both hard tooling and steel rule prototyping dies. In addition, a library of over 8,000 existing compound washer dies are ready for use with no extra tooling charges.
- High volume punch press capacity is assured by an inventory of 75 presses, with cost-efficient small units and high volume equipment capable of 400 strokes per minute.
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Nomex® Washers
(68)Nomex® Washers are made from DuPont’s revolutionary heat and flame resistant fibre. Washers made from Nomex® yield the right balance of properties for use in many applications such as transformers, motors, generators and other electrical equipment. Nomex Flat Washers at New Process Fibre are typically made from Type 410 paper is the original and one of the larger grade types made and commonly used in our fabrication process. Other Nomex grades are available for Washer applications.
All Washers are available in English and Metric Units.
- Excellent choice for Electrical Applications
- Mechanically very tough material
- Resilient – Flexible – Reliable
- Heat and Flame Resistant
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Nylatron® (Nylon MDS) Washers
(21)Nylatron® is a proprietary nylon material filled with Molybdenum Disulfide, (MDS) and is highly resistant to wear, possesses high mechanical strength, yields very good electrical properties and is an excellent choice for load applications were moving parts is apparent. Nylatron is also self-lubricating. Used optimally for component and fastener applications such as Nylatron Flat Washers, and Nylatron Gaskets.
All Washers are available in English and Metric Units.
Some of the performance characteristics of Nylatron are listed below.- Low Coefficient of Friction
- Excellent Dielectric Properties
- High Mechanical Strength
- Resistant to Wear
- Available in a Dark Gray to Black color
- Our own tooling department creates both hard tooling and steel rule prototyping dies. In addition, a library of over 8,000 existing compound washer dies are ready for use with no extra tooling charges.
- Nylatron Flat Washers can be stamped from 0.010” to 0.125” thicknesses.
- High volume punch press capacity is assured by an inventory of 75 presses, with cost-efficient small units and high volume equipment capable of 400 strokes per minute.
Nylatron® is a registered trade mark of Quadrant
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PEEK Washers
(13)PEEK, (Polyether ether ketone) Flat Washers or Spacers are stamped from a semi-crystalline thermoplastic structure with excellent mechanical and chemical resistance properties. PEEK has a high resistance to thermal degradation with a melt temperature of 662 °F, (343°C). PEEK exhibits excellent wear and chemical resistance properties. PEEK Flat Washers are used in applications for bearing parts and pump applications to mention a few.
A large array of colors and/or color matching is available on certain materials. Standard colors available are Red, Green, Blue, Yellow, Black, Orange and White. Minimum quantities may apply for special colors.
All Washer Dimensions available in English and/or Metric Units.
Performance Characteristics
Our In-House raw material production of extruded plastics and other non-metals offers unlimited material supplies with completely consistent, assured quality for PEEK Washers or Spacers.
- Good Electrical Properties
- Solvent Resistant
- High Mechanical Properties
- Our own in-house tooling department creates both Hard Tooling and Steel Rule Die Cut prototyping dies. In addition, a library of over 8,000 existing compound washer dies are ready for use with no extra tooling charges.
- Wider dimensional parameters are a New Process specialty. Washers or Spacers can be created in materials from .010” to .187” thick, in sizes as small as .093” and as large as 12”.
- High volume punch press capacity is assured by an inventory of 75 presses, with cost-efficient small units and high volume equipment capable of 400 strokes per minute.
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Polyethylene Washers
(849)New Process Fibre possesses In-House capabilities to sheet extrude High Density molecular weight formulations of High Density and Low Density Polyethylene sheets and rolls in a variety of colors, thicknesses and widths. From these thermoplastic extrusions we can stamp High Density Polyethylene Flat Washers and Low Density Polyethylene Flat Washers from thicknesses ranging from 0.010" to 0.250" thick and in quantities to meet your demanding production requirements.
A large array of colors and/or color matching is available on certain materials. Standard colors available are Red, Green, Blue, Yellow, Black, Orange and White. Minimum quantities may apply for special colors.
- Our in-house raw material production of extruded plastics and other non-metals offers unlimited material supplies with completely consistent, assured quality for High Density Polyetheylene and Low Density Polyethylene Flat Washers.
- Our own tooling department creates both hard tooling and steel rule prototyping dies. In addition, a library of over 8,000 existing compound washer dies are ready for use with no extra tooling charges.
- Wider dimensional parameters are a New Process specialty. Washers can be created in materials from .010” to .250” thick, in sizes as small as .093” and as large as 12”.
- High volume punch press capacity is assured by an inventory of 75 presses, with cost-efficient small units and high volume equipment capable of 400 strokes per minute.
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Polypropylene / Polypro Washers
(542)Polypropylene Washers can be made from homopolyer and copolyer resins and are an excellent choice when applications call for good mechincal strength and wear resistance. Polypropylene Washers also exhibit other benefits such as corrosion and chemcial resistance. Because of its high strength, modulus, and resistance to impact and fatigue, Polypropylene Washers are frequently used as a weight-saving metal replacement.
All Washers are available in English and Metric Units.
- Our in-house raw material production of extruded plastics and other non-metals offers unlimited material supplies with completely consistent, assured quality for Polypropylene Washers.
- Our own tooling department creates both hard tooling and steel rule prototyping dies. In addition, a library of over 8,000 existing compound washer dies are ready for use with no extra tooling charges.
- Wider dimensional parameters are a New Process specialty. Washers can be created in materials from .005” to .250” thick, in sizes as small as .093” and as large as 12”.
- High volume punch press capacity is assured by an inventory of 75 presses, with cost-efficient small units and high volume equipment capable of 400 strokes per minute.
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PVC Washers (Polyvinyl Chloride)
(177)PVC Flat Washers are offered by New Process Fibre in high volume and low volume quantities. PVC is an acronym for polyvinylchloride the mostly widely used thermoplastic behind Polyethylene and Polypropylene. PVC Flat Washers are an excellent choice in applications such as flexible hoses and fasteners.PVC Washers are a cost effective alternative to metal washers.
All Washers are available in English and Metric Units.
- Cost Effective alternative
- <SPAN">PVC is a very durable material
- Chemically resistant
- PVC is a very stable material
- Very high volume to low volume runs are offered
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Styrene, Polystyrene, HIPS
(49)High Impact Polysytrene (HIPS) Flat Washers are an excellent choice for fastener applications if you require a tough, stiff and impact resistant material. HIPS is a versatile and inexpensive material exhibiting high tensile strength and flexural modulus.
- Low Cost Material
- Easy to fabricate
- Durabable material to temperatures as low as -20F
- Available with most Pressure Sensitive Adhesives (PSA)
- 100% Re-cyclable
- HIPS is available in white and black. Other colors are available upon request.
- HIPS has a flammability rating of 94HB at thicknesses >0.039"
- Wider dimensional parameters are a New Process specialty. HIPS Washers can be created from 0.020” to 0.187” thick, in sizes as small as 0.093” and as large as 12”.
- High volume punch press capacity is assured by an inventory of 75 presses, with cost-efficient small units and high volume equipment capable of 400 strokes per minute.
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UHMW Washers
(212)UHMW Flat Washers are made from Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene. A major source of this material is supplied to New Process Fibre from Quadrant EPP. It is an excellent material for your UHMW Flat Washer applications. Neither water and/or water-containing substances nor oil and oil-containing substances are wet by UHMW and yields excellent chemical resistance when UHMW Flat Washers are used in your applications.
A large array of colors and/or color matching is available. Minimum quantities may apply.
All Washers are available in English and Metric Units.
- Wider dimensional parameters are a New Process specialty. UHMW Flat Washers can be created from 0.005” to 0.187” thick material, in sizes as small as 0.093” and as large as 12”.
- Resistance to most chemcials
- UHMW is not affected by water, moisture, UV radiation and Micro-organisms
- Verty tough material
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