Compensating Washer Baks NSK240H38 533124 for Mechanical Assemblies

Baks compensating washer NSK240H38 is a precision metal washer designed to provide axial or radial compensation in mechanical assemblies. It is manufactured to tight dimensional tolerances to help align components, adjust clearances and reduce play in shafts, housings and bolted joints. The washer is intended for use during repair, maintenance and assembly of industrial machinery and equipment where accurate spacing and reliable contact surfaces are required.

Advantages

The compensating washer offers consistent thickness and flatness to ensure repeatable compensation and stable contact between mating parts. Its metal construction provides mechanical strength and wear resistance under typical workshop and industrial conditions. The design enables fine adjustment of axial or radial gaps without the need for machining mating components, which simplifies assembly and shortens downtime.

Suitable for

• Adjustment of axial and radial clearances in bearings and shafts
• Compensation of wear or dimensional variation between mating parts
• Precise spacing in bolted assemblies and flanged connections
• Repair and maintenance tasks in industrial equipment and production machinery

Key specifications

• Material: metal (precision-machined)
• Function: axial and radial compensation
• Form factor: thin washer designed for insertion between mating surfaces
• Typical applications: shafts, housings, bearings, bolted joints
• Tolerance: manufactured to narrow dimensional tolerances for predictable fit

How to use

Select the compensating washer of the appropriate outer and inner diameter and thickness for the intended assembly. Clean mating surfaces to remove debris and corrosion before installation. Insert the washer between the components requiring spacing or compensation, then assemble and torque fasteners to the specified values for the joint. Verify alignment and clearances after tightening and, if necessary, adjust by replacing the washer with a different thickness or stacking multiple washers to achieve the required compensation.

Usage recommendations

Use the washer in environments compatible with metal components and where its mechanical properties meet the application requirements. Avoid using a single thin washer as a substitute for correct part design where a more robust shim or component is required. When used in rotating assemblies or bearing seats, confirm that the washer does not introduce imbalance or interfere with radial clearances beyond manufacturer limits.