Faucet Washers

About Faucet Washers

Faucet washers can be used on almost all types of faucets, and their main function is to help control the flow of water and also prevent leaks and contamination when the faucet is closed. The basic function of faucet washers is to press down on the base or flow valve inside the faucet assembly, which acts as a seal, preventing water from flowing to the nozzle when the faucet is turned to the closed position.

Introduction

Faucet washers, also known as sealing washers or packing washers, are simple disc-shaped devices with a hole or opening in the center. Acting as a gasket, this device seals off the main water flow behind the faucet when the faucet is turned to the closed position.

The materials used for faucet washers are required to have good elasticity and aging resistance to adapt to changes in faucet and pipe joints. In addition, they also need to have good sealing performance and corrosion resistance to ensure that there will be no water leakage or other problems for long-term use.

Working Principle

Washers work by creating an impenetrable physical barrier between the faucet base and the spout. The material construction of most faucet washers also fills and balances any irregularly shaped gaps between the different parts of the faucet fitting (usually the valve and the faucet base), effectively isolating the faucet spout from the valve.

When turning the faucet on and off, turning the screw forces the faucet washer to move up and down, respectively, within the faucet assembly. This lifts the washers off the base, opening the flow valve. In the process, it allows pressurized tap water in the plumbing system to flow through the tap at varying volumes and speeds.Faucet washers are usually made of a material that can be squeezed or compressed to form a watertight seal, which is the key to achieving the seal. This allows the washers to more effectively seal valve openings, and even if they wear out from everyday use and the surface shape changes slightly over time, the washers will still function.

Advantages Of The Materials Used

1. The section shape of washers is a perfect circle, which has a certain self-tightening effect, and the sealing effect is better than that of flat washers.
Well, less pressing force.
2. The faucet gasket has oil resistance, acid and alkali resistance, cold and heat resistance, aging resistance and other properties, and is widely used in drinking water, medicine, electronics, chemical industry, food and other industries.
3. High reliability, high compressibility, softness and elasticity, good heat resistance, and can work in low temperature environment, the lowest can reach minus 100 degrees.
4. Silicone washers are a highly active green product, which is a type of product with more market demand among silicone products, and has certain tension and flexibility.

To sum up, faucet washers have outstanding high and low temperature resistance, good elasticity, excellent insulation, pressure resistance, chemical stability, and insoluble in water and any solvents.

Application Scenario

Faucet washers are often stored in plumbing kits and tool boxes, and most can be replaced quickly. In most cases, they are the go-to device for solving problems when faucets are dripping, leaking, or difficult to turn on and off. Use scenarios for faucet washers include:

■ Basin faucet washers
■ Hot water faucet washers
■ Kitchen faucet washers
■ Lever tap washers
■ Mixed hot and cold water faucet washers
■ Post faucet washers
■ Gooseneck faucet washers

Rubber washers are usually in the shape of a round or flattened shape, sometimes other shapes such as U-shaped, V-shaped, etc. They can be designed and processed according to actual needs to meet different application requirements.