Structural Washers For Steel & Construction Industries
Industrial Strength Washers for Structural Connections
Structural bolting applications in the steel construction industry call out higher loading requirements to ensure joint integrity. Additionally, bolted connections that are too stiff or rigid can have a negative impact on the dynamic behavior of the structural systems. Solon Manufacturing Co. is a premier supplier of high-performance Belleville Spring washers that can absorb shock, provide dampening and support high tension in bolted applications. Our Belleville Spring washers are designed to create tight connections better than conventional springs and maintain bolt preload in bridges, buildings, and other infrastructure. We can fill high-volume orders of our ISO 9001:2015-certified washers with quick turnaround times.Learn more about our product offering below or contact us today for more information about using general purpose washers for industrial applications on your washer products online.
Structural Washers Ensure Joint Integrity in Bolting Applications
Belleville Springs & washers have been successfully tested to considerably reduce damage in structural systems subjected to severe earthquakes. Joint integrity is obviously critical in any structural connection; however, if the connection is too rigid, it can be prone to damage during seismic activity. Belleville washers can prevent asymmetric friction sliding structural in connections (a sliding high joint / beam-to-column connection). Belleville washers can also ensure joint integrity and prevent damage to structural members, saving on time and costly repair while promoting workplace safety.Benefits of Solon Washers
- Maintain bolt preload under normal conditions
- High spring force with small deflections
- Absorbs shock and compensates for vibration
- Predictable load-deflection curves where straight, progressive or regressive characteristics are required
- No deformation or fatigue under normal conditions
Washers For Structural Connections & Construction Applications
Belleville Springs are an industry favorite for use in sliding structural connections and sliding hinge joint connections. Structural applications include but are not limited to:- Structural members / structural systems
- Skyscrapers
- Structural systems subject to seismic activity
- Bridges
- Infrastructure
Structural Washer Product Offering
We manufacture our Belleville Springs in a variety of materials and finishes to meet your requirements for temperature range, corrosion resistance, and yield strength. We can supply low and high volume orders of Solon Flange Washers for to prevent tension loss and reduce fugitive emissions. DIN/Disc springs are available for use in high-cycle applications where there are issues with fatigue and changes in stress.In addition to our ISO 9001:2015-certified Belleville Spring washers, DIN/disc springs, Flange washers and Flat washers, we offer a suite of washer calculator tools. Solon’s washer calculator tools will easily assist with the design of your bolting system
Additional Structural Washer Resources
Learn more about the use of our products in the structural members industry:Technical White Paper: Stiffness-based Approach for Belleville Springs Use in Sliding Structural Connections
Technical White Paper: Experimental Studies on Belleville Springs Use in the Sliding Hinge Joint Connection