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How to install slotted retaining washers : MHSWSS, MTHWSS, LMHWSS & HHSWSS

The installation of following slotted retaining washers MHSWSS, MTHWSS, LMHWSS & HHSWSS can be done using a nose pliers tool.

1) Place retaining washer on stud with slot aligned over left side of cross pin as shown on figure.

2) Pull retaining washer under cross pin using needle nose pliers then rotate retaining ring 180° until ring is over right side of cross pin as shown on figures 2 and 3.

3) To complete installation, snap retaining washer over the right side of cross pin.

4) Completed installation is shown in figure 4.

installation slotted wss

 

Installation wss

The slotted retaining washer provides the strongest way of securing a Turnlock stud.  However it is more intense laborious wise, so the moment you need to install more than 200 pieces, please look into the our Turnlock Catalogue for other alternatives.  There are also slotted plastic retaining washers that can easily be installed and operated by hand.

Slotted washer wss