Cup Washers for Clean, Protective, and Decorative Fastening
Cup washers provide a recessed and polished seat for screw and bolt heads, making them ideal for applications where appearance and performance must work together. These shaped finishing washers improve the look of the assembly while also offering extra surface protection. Because of this dual benefit, cup washers are highly valued in furniture hardware, electrical equipment, cabinets, instrument panels, and various decorative assemblies.
Material Options and Technical Details
Our cup washers come in stainless steel, brass, and aluminum. Each material supports different levels of corrosion resistance, conductivity, and visual style. Standard inner diameters range from 3mm to 25mm, while outer diameters extend from 6mm to 50mm. Heights typically fall between 1.5mm and 10mm. We also offer polished, zinc-plated, and nickel-plated finishes. These options make it easy to match your installation environment and preferred appearance.
Since different industries require different specifications, OEM customization is available for special diameters, deeper cup designs, and private branding. This flexibility helps you achieve a perfect fit and consistent performance across multiple applications.
Performance and Functional Advantages
Cup washers distribute load more evenly across the mounting surface. This design reduces surface marks and prevents damage to softer materials. They also help center the screw head, which improves assembly accuracy and makes installation smoother. Because of their stable structure, cup washers enhance durability while keeping a clean visual result.
In addition, the curved cup design reduces friction between the screw head and the surface. As a result, the fastening process becomes safer and more controlled, especially when used with delicate materials such as wood or painted metal. All these benefits make cup washers a reliable component in both industrial and decorative hardware.
Installation and Common Applications
Installation is simple. Place the cup washer under the screw or bolt head, then tighten the fastener. The cup shape aligns the fastener and creates a clean, recessed seat. This process works well with pan head, oval head, and other compatible screw types.
Cup washers are widely used in wood furniture, sheet-metal covers, control panels, displays, electronics, and custom hardware projects. For matching stamped metal components, you can browse our stamping parts collection at:
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Key Features
Clean recessed appearance for visible connections
Protects fastener heads and mounting surfaces
Available in stainless steel, brass, and aluminum
Multiple surface finishes for different environments
OEM customization for unique sizes and branding
Compatible with several screw head styles
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