Steel Washers M8 washer Zinc-plated steel M8 washer measuring 21.5mm x 8mm (hole) x 1.5mm thick approx. M8WASHER M8 washer at £0.02 each Qty M8 washers x 50 Packet of 50 M8 washers FIX50A 50 x M8 washer at £1.99 Qty Washers are an essential part of any fixing. They spread the load imposed by a nut or bolt head, preventing it from sinking in and loosening. The correct way to assemble a bolt. Most professionals don't do it this way because it takes longer. The bolt is coated with grease to ensure that it can be removed years later. The Blu-Tack further seals the hole, keeping water out. The washer next to the wall creates a raised "plinth".* The washer under the bolt head allows the bolt to turn easily. *When a T+K bracket is fitted to a wall without washers, it can rest on raised bricks causing the pole to twist away from the vertical. Washers can be used for fine adjustment (important for a motorised dish. Less important for a fixed dish.) Send this page address - CLICK HERE - to a friend !