What is BS EN 6090 - Retaining washer about ?
BS EN 6090 is a European standard on aerospace series that covers retaining washers for use in fuselage interior equipment.
BS EN 6090 specifies the dimensions, tolerances, required characteristics and mass of a retaining washer for use in fuselage interior equipment and structural applications.
Who is BS EN 6090 - Retaining washer for ?
BS EN 6090 on retaining washer is useful for:
- Aerospace parts manufacturers
- Retaining washer manufacturers
Why should you use BS EN 6090 - Retaining washer ?
Retaining washers are fasteners that grip the outside of screws, bolts, and smooth shaft components to secure assemblies and prevent turning, slipping, and loosening. Also called push nuts, they are suitable for applications that are subject to vibration, torque, heat, or corrosion.
The fuselage is an aircraft's main body section. It holds crew, passengers, or cargo. The fuselage also serves to position the control and stabilization surfaces in specific relationships to lifting surfaces, which is required for aircraft stability and maneuverability.
With the help of BS EN 6090 which specifies the dimensions, tolerances, required characteristics and mass of a retaining washer you can achieve various structural applications as well as applications in fuselage interior equipment, these are crucial parts of an airplane. BS EN 6090 will provide you with the best practices for the use of retaining washers.