{"title":"Insulator Washers","description":"\u003ch2\u003eInsulator Washer Selection — Quick Reference\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInsulator washers — ELECTRICAL ISOLATION between fastener + workpiece. Prevent BOLT-TO-CHASSIS current path + galvanic corrosion + sound + thermal damping. Electrical + electronics + telecoms + battery + automotive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eInsulator Washer Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBest For\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNylon \/ Plastic Washer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon electrical isolation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFibre Washer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eElectrical + thermal + see \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/fibre-washers\"\u003efibre washers\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMica Washer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh-temperature electrical isolation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePolycarbonate Shoulder Washer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBolt-thru + isolated bolt body\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTO-220 \/ TO-247 Insulator\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower transistor mounting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Sizes (M2-M12)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWorkshop electrical range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritical:\u003c\/strong\u003e Insulator + SHOULDER WASHER may be needed together for both bolt-thru + face isolation. Check VOLTAGE + temp rating for application. AS\/NZS 3000 electrical compliance. Companion: \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/washers\"\u003ewashers\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/fibre-washers\"\u003efibre washers\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/sealing-cushioning-washers\"\u003esealing washers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eInsulator Washers for Electrical Isolation and Assembly\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInsulator washers provide electrical isolation between fasteners, components, and panel structures in electrical assemblies, switchboards, panel builds, and electronic equipment manufacturing. They prevent current flow between metal fasteners and conductive surfaces, protect components from grounding faults, and isolate circuits that must not share a common ground path. AIMS stocks insulator washers in a comprehensive range of materials, sizes, and configurations for electrical, electronic, and light engineering assembly applications across Australian industry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNylon Insulator Washers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNylon (PA66) insulator washers are the most widely used type in general electrical assembly and panel building. Nylon provides good electrical insulation properties, adequate mechanical strength for most assembly applications, and resistance to common industrial fluids and cleaning agents. Flat nylon washers insulate the fastener bearing face from the conductive surface. Shoulder washers combine a flat washer face with an integral sleeve that fits inside the clearance hole, providing both bearing face isolation and shank isolation in a single component — simplifying assembly and reducing part count compared to using separate flat and sleeve insulators. Glass-filled nylon variants are available for applications requiring higher mechanical strength or elevated temperature performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFibre and PTFE Washers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVulcanised fibre washers offer higher compressive strength than standard nylon, making them suitable for higher-clamping-force applications where nylon would deform under the fastener load. Fibre washers are widely used in transformer, switchgear, and high-voltage equipment assembly. PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene) washers provide the highest electrical insulation resistance of common washer materials, along with excellent chemical resistance and very low friction that prevents galling and facilitates disassembly after extended service. PTFE washers are specified for demanding electrical, chemical processing, and high-purity applications where nylon or fibre performance is inadequate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSelection Considerations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInsulator washer selection requires consideration of the required dielectric strength, compressive load from fastener clamping, operating temperature range, and chemical environment. Standard nylon and fibre washers are adequate for most industrial panel building and general electrical assembly at normal operating temperatures. For elevated temperature applications, glass-filled nylon or phenolic materials offer better performance. Always verify that the washer through-hole diameter is sized to accommodate the fastener shank without metal contact — even a small contact area defeats the insulating function and can create a ground fault path that is difficult to locate later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor specific sizes, bulk quantities, or material grade advice, \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003econtact our team\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAIMS stocks insulator washers across common metric sizes in nylon and fibre grades for fast dispatch. For PTFE washers, shoulder washers, or non-standard sizes, \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003econtact our team\u003c\/a\u003e with your dimensional requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"wind-bracing-bracket-zinc-plated","title":"Wind Bracing Bracket Zinc Plated","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:680px;width:100%;padding:12px 0;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;align-items:flex-start;justify-content:space-between;border-top:1px solid #e0e0e0;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;padding:16px 0;margin-bottom:24px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1;padding:0 12px;text-align:center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:24px;color:#333;margin-bottom:6px;line-height:1;\"\u003e◆\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:14px;font-weight:500;color:#333;line-height:1.4;\"\u003ePurpose-built solution for the rated trade or engineering application\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1;padding:0 12px;text-align:center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:24px;color:#333;margin-bottom:6px;line-height:1;\"\u003e●\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:14px;font-weight:500;color:#333;line-height:1.4;\"\u003eEngineering-grade construction with corrosion-rated finish\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1;padding:0 12px;text-align:center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:24px;color:#333;margin-bottom:6px;line-height:1;\"\u003e▲\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:14px;font-weight:500;color:#333;line-height:1.4;\"\u003eCompatible with standard installation tools for fast trade service\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:#444;margin:0;\"\u003eEngineered for general engineering, trade and workshop fastening, Wind Bracing Bracket Zinc Plated delivers the load capacity, corrosion resistance and assembly speed demanded by the rated application. 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Part of the Hobson engineering fastener range stocked at AIMS Industrial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hobson","offers":[{"title":"M12\/M16","offer_id":49327252177173,"sku":"A0143399","price":192.42,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"M20","offer_id":49327252209941,"sku":"A0143400","price":181.1,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"M24","offer_id":49327252242709,"sku":"A0143401","price":203.73,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"M30","offer_id":49327252275477,"sku":"A0143402","price":169.77,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0740\/5191\/1957\/files\/wind-bracing-bracket-zinc-plated-5157938.jpg?v=1779087673"},{"product_id":"shoulder-washer-bushing-natural-nylon","title":"Shoulder Washer Bushing Natural Nylon","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:680px;width:100%;padding:12px 0;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;align-items:flex-start;justify-content:space-between;border-top:1px solid #e0e0e0;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;padding:16px 0;margin-bottom:24px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1;padding:0 12px;text-align:center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:24px;color:#333;margin-bottom:6px;line-height:1;\"\u003e◆\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:14px;font-weight:500;color:#333;line-height:1.4;\"\u003eSpreads clamping load and prevents pull-through on soft substrates\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1;padding:0 12px;text-align:center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:24px;color:#333;margin-bottom:6px;line-height:1;\"\u003e●\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:14px;font-weight:500;color:#333;line-height:1.4;\"\u003eManufactured to ISO, DIN and AS engineering standards\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1;padding:0 12px;text-align:center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:24px;color:#333;margin-bottom:6px;line-height:1;\"\u003e▲\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:14px;font-weight:500;color:#333;line-height:1.4;\"\u003eSuits standard Metric, UNC, UNF and BSW bolted joints\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:#444;margin:0;\"\u003eShoulder Washer Bushing Natural Nylon, including mudguard and supa washers, are engineered for daily trade and industrial fastening work. 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