Secure Your Fasteners with Premium Tab Washers
At BEP Ltd, we understand the critical role tab washers—also known as tab lock washers, tabbed washers, or locking tab washers—play in safety-sensitive applications. Our range of mechanical locking washers offers a secure, vibration-resistant solution for bolted joints in high-stress environments.
Designed for reliability. Trusted by professionals.
What Are Tab Washers & Why They Matter
A tab washer is a specially designed washer with a foldable tab that locks against a mating surface—typically a nut or bolt—to prevent rotational loosening. Unlike friction-based locking methods (e.g., spring washers), this creates a physical lock, ideal for:
- Extreme-vibration zones
- High-torque machinery
- Heat cycling conditions
- Safety-critical assemblies
Our selection includes internal tab washers, external tab washers, and combo tabs to match almost any fastener configuration.
Industries & Applications
Trusted across industries where integrity matters most, including:
- Agricultural and construction machinery
- Automotive and aerospace engines
- Power generation and heavy industrial drives
- Marine and offshore systems
- Railway and infrastructure assemblies
When failure is not an option, engineers rely on the proven lock security of tab washers.
What Makes BEP Your Tab Washer Manufacturer of Choice
- Over 20 Years of Engineering Experience: We know what you deal with on the shop floor
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Machined from Premium Materials: Steel, stainless, and brass— all parts proven to perform.
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A Wide Variety to Choose From: Complete series of interior, external and combinations in
several measurements - Quick, On-Demand Delivery: UK Same-day dispatch on ready-to-ship items with volume pricing for trades & OEMs.
- Trust our Technical Support: We can help with sizing, materials, and installation assist.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is a tab lock washer?
A washer with tabs designed to lock a bolt or nut in place by bending them against a mating surface, preventing rotation and loosening.
2. How do internal and external tab washers differ?
Internal washers bend inward to lock against the fastener; external washers bend outward to lock against the bearing surface. Combo styles offer both options.
3. Can tab washers withstand high heat or vibration?
Yes—tab washers are particularly effective in high-vibration and high-temperature applications, where maintaining torque is crucial.
4. Should tab washers be reused?
Generally no. Tabs deform once bent—recommended to replace with new washers for continued reliability.
Tab Washers
Secure Your Fasteners with Premium Tab Washers
At BEP Ltd, we understand the critical role tab washers—also known as tab lock washers, tabbed washers, or locking tab washers—play in safety-sensitive applications. Our range of mechanical locking washers offers a secure, vibration-resistant solution for bolted joints in high-stress environments.
Designed for reliability. Trusted by professionals.
What Are Tab Washers & Why They Matter
A tab washer is a specially designed washer with a foldable tab that locks against a mating surface—typically a nut or bolt—to prevent rotational loosening. Unlike friction-based locking methods (e.g., spring washers), this creates a physical lock, ideal for:
- Extreme-vibration zones
- High-torque machinery
- Heat cycling conditions
- Safety-critical assemblies
Our selection includes internal tab washers, external tab washers, and combo tabs to match almost any fastener configuration.
Industries & Applications
Trusted across industries where integrity matters most, including:
- Agricultural and construction machinery
- Automotive and aerospace engines
- Power generation and heavy industrial drives
- Marine and offshore systems
- Railway and infrastructure assemblies
When failure is not an option, engineers rely on the proven lock security of tab washers.
What Makes BEP Your Tab Washer Manufacturer of Choice
- Over 20 Years of Engineering Experience: We know what you deal with on the shop floor
-
Machined from Premium Materials: Steel, stainless, and brass— all parts proven to perform.
-
A Wide Variety to Choose From: Complete series of interior, external and combinations in
several measurements - Quick, On-Demand Delivery: UK Same-day dispatch on ready-to-ship items with volume pricing for trades & OEMs.
- Trust our Technical Support: We can help with sizing, materials, and installation assist.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is a tab lock washer?
A washer with tabs designed to lock a bolt or nut in place by bending them against a mating surface, preventing rotation and loosening.
2. How do internal and external tab washers differ?
Internal washers bend inward to lock against the fastener; external washers bend outward to lock against the bearing surface. Combo styles offer both options.
3. Can tab washers withstand high heat or vibration?
Yes—tab washers are particularly effective in high-vibration and high-temperature applications, where maintaining torque is crucial.
4. Should tab washers be reused?
Generally no. Tabs deform once bent—recommended to replace with new washers for continued reliability.
MBL34 170x190x2.5mm SKF Lock Washer
MBL34 170x190x2.5mm SKF Lock Washer Please Note: If selected brand is not available a suitable alternative will be supplied in Timken, NSK, FAG or NKE
MBL32 160x180x2.5mm SKF Lock Washer
MBL32 160x180x2.5mm SKF Lock Washer Please Note: If selected brand is not available a suitable alternative will be supplied in Timken, NSK, FAG or NKE
MBL30 150x170x2mm SKF Lock Washer
MBL30 150x170x2mm SKF Lock Washer Please Note: If selected brand is not available a suitable alternative will be supplied in Timken, NSK, FAG or NKE
MBL28 140x155x2mm SKF Lock Washer
MBL28 140x155x2mm SKF Lock Washer Please Note: If selected brand is not available a suitable alternative will be supplied in Timken, NSK, FAG or NKE
MBL26 130x145x2mm SKF Lock Washer
MBL26 130x145x2mm SKF Lock Washer Please Note: If selected brand is not available a suitable alternative will be supplied in Timken, NSK, FAG or NKE
MBL24 120x135x2mm SKF Lock Washer
MBL24 120x135x2mm SKF Lock Washer Please Note: If selected brand is not available a suitable alternative will be supplied in Timken, NSK, FAG or NKE
MB9A 45x56x1.8mm SKF Lock Washer
MB9A 45x56x1.8mm SKF Lock Washer Please Note: If selected brand is not available a suitable alternative will be supplied in Timken, NSK, FAG or NKE
MB9 45x56x1.25mm SKF Lock Washer
MB9 45x56x1.25mm SKF Lock Washer Please Note: If selected brand is not available a suitable alternative will be supplied in Timken, NSK, FAG or NKE
MB8A 40x50x1.8mm SKF Lock Washer
MB8A 40x50x1.8mm SKF Lock Washer Please Note: If selected brand is not available a suitable alternative will be supplied in Timken, NSK, FAG or NKE
MB8 40x50x1.25mm SKF Lock Washer
MB8 40x50x1.25mm SKF Lock Washer Please Note: If selected brand is not available a suitable alternative will be supplied in Timken, NSK, FAG or NKE
MB6 30x38x1.25mm SKF Lock Washer
MB6 30x38x1.25mm SKF Lock Washer Please Note: If selected brand is not available a suitable alternative will be supplied in Timken, NSK, FAG or NKE
MB56 280x320x3mm SKF Lock Washer
MB56 280x320x3mm SKF Lock Washer Please Note: If selected brand is not available a suitable alternative will be supplied in Timken, NSK, FAG or NKE
MB52 260x300x3mm SKF Lock Washer
MB52 260x300x3mm SKF Lock Washer Please Note: If selected brand is not available a suitable alternative will be supplied in Timken, NSK, FAG or NKE
MB5 25x32x1.25mm SKF Lock Washer
MB5 25x32x1.25mm SKF Lock Washer Please Note: If selected brand is not available a suitable alternative will be supplied in Timken, NSK, FAG or NKE
MB48 240x270x3mm SKF Lock Washer
MB48 240x270x3mm SKF Lock Washer Please Note: If selected brand is not available a suitable alternative will be supplied in Timken, NSK, FAG or NKE
MB44 220x250x3mm SKF Lock Washer
MB44 220x250x3mm SKF Lock Washer Please Note: If selected brand is not available a suitable alternative will be supplied in Timken, NSK, FAG or NKE
MB40 200x226x2.5mm SKF Lock Washer
MB40 200x226x2.5mm SKF Lock Washer Please Note: If selected brand is not available a suitable alternative will be supplied in Timken, NSK, FAG or NKE
MB38 190x214x2.5mm SKF Lock Washer
MB38 190x214x2.5mm SKF Lock Washer Please Note: If selected brand is not available a suitable alternative will be supplied in Timken, NSK, FAG or NKE
MB36 180x203x2.5mm SKF Lock Washer
MB36 180x203x2.5mm SKF Lock Washer Please Note: If selected brand is not available a suitable alternative will be supplied in Timken, NSK, FAG or NKE
MB34 170x190x2.5mm SKF Lock Washer
MB34 170x190x2.5mm SKF Lock Washer Please Note: If selected brand is not available a suitable alternative will be supplied in Timken, NSK, FAG or NKE
MB33 165x193x2.5mm SKF Lock Washer
MB33 165x193x2.5mm SKF Lock Washer Please Note: If selected brand is not available a suitable alternative will be supplied in Timken, NSK, FAG or NKE
MB32 160x182x2.5mm SKF Lock Washer
MB32 160x182x2.5mm SKF Lock Washer Please Note: If selected brand is not available a suitable alternative will be supplied in Timken, NSK, FAG or NKE
MB31 155x182x2.5mm SKF Lock Washer
MB31 155x182x2.5mm SKF Lock Washer Please Note: If selected brand is not available a suitable alternative will be supplied in Timken, NSK, FAG or NKE
MB30 150x171x2mm SKF Lock Washer
MB30 150x171x2mm SKF Lock Washer Please Note: If selected brand is not available a suitable alternative will be supplied in Timken, NSK, FAG or NKE