{"product_id":"trak-racer-flat-m8-washers-set-of-20","title":"Trak Racer Flat M8 Washers (Set of 20)","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"TWO_COLUMN_GRID-bcyszrtMnl\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-two-column-grid page_crafter_two_column_grid-bcyszrtMnl\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"page-crafter-h2 page_crafter_two_column_heading-bcyszrtMnl page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eThe part that protects the finish\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-bcyszrtMnl    page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA bolt head bearing directly on anodised aluminium does two bad things. It concentrates the clamping force into a small ring, and it scores the finish as it turns. A flat washer under the head fixes both, which is why they belong under every M8 fixing on the rig.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwenty come in the set, which is enough to work through a full build without running short halfway. They suit the M8 fixings used throughout the \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/gamergeardirect.com.au\/collections\/aluminium-chassis\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ealuminium chassis rigs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e Trak Racer builds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_media_container-bcyszrtMnl page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Trak Racer flat M8 washers, set of twenty\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0149\/2457\/8902\/files\/SP-TR80-17P.png?v=1786205944\" class=\"page-crafter-image-base-class page_crafter_grid_media-bcyszrtMnl\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"SPACER-rTGFOhIjEa\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"height: 20px;\" class=\"page-crafter-block\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"WHATS_INCLUDED-z14p875lU0\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-whats-included-block page-crafter-inner-padding page-crafter-border-radius page_crafter_whats_included_container-z14p875lU0\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_whats_included_heading-z14p875lU0 page-crafter-bottom-spacing-small\"\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-whats-included-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_whats_included_column_1_text-z14p875lU0  page-crafter-ul-list-with-checkmark  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwenty washers per set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eM8 bore\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_whats_included_column_2_text-z14p875lU0  page-crafter-ul-list-with-checkmark  page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpreads clamping load\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtects anodised surfaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"SPACER-YAsu5iSjUM\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"height: 20px;\" class=\"page-crafter-block\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TEXT_BLOCK-ibz2NmHcF1\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-ibz2NmHcF1 page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eWhy the load spreading matters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-ibz2NmHcF1    page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAluminium is softer than the steel bolt going through it. Without a washer the bolt head digs in, and over a few tightening cycles it leaves a depression that stops the joint pulling up square. A washer puts a hardened flat face between the two and spreads the force over a wider area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is the same reason they belong under a T-nut assembly on a mounting plate. If you are fitting a wheelbase or a pedal deck, put a washer under every head, then add a \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/gamergeardirect.com.au\/products\/trak-racer-m8-lock-washers-set-of-10\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elock washer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e on anything that will see vibration. They are a standing item in our \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/gamergeardirect.com.au\/collections\/racing-simulator-accessories\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eracing simulator accessories\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e range for exactly that reason.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"SPACER-9KyVhlAruE\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"height: 20px;\" class=\"page-crafter-block\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TEXT_BLOCK-J5VDMz7rni\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_two_column_heading-J5VDMz7rni page-crafter-element-bottom-spacing\"\u003eOur expert take\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_grid_plain_text-J5VDMz7rni    page-crafter-div-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Washers are the cheapest insurance on the rig. People leave them out to save a step and then wonder why the anodising around every bolt hole looks chewed. Buy a set, keep them in the toolbox, use one every time.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Blake Sterling, Founder \u0026amp; CEO, Gamer Gear Direct\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"SPACER-1XwNIKDmGg\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"height: 20px;\" class=\"page-crafter-block\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"HEADING-ZQLhuX7AFJ\"\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"page-crafter-h3 page_crafter_heading-ZQLhuX7AFJ\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"ACCORDIAN-cep1GjQqQr\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"page_crafter_accordian-cep1GjQqQr page-crafter-accordian-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat size are these?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eM8, which is the standard bolt size across Trak Racer aluminium profile rigs. They suit the M8 screws and T-nuts used throughout the system.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow many come in a set?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eTwenty, which covers a full build with spares left over for later changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDo I need lock washers as well?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThey do different jobs. A flat washer spreads load and protects the surface. A lock washer resists the bolt backing out under vibration. On a rig with force feedback, most joints benefit from both.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e.page_crafter_two_column_grid-bcyszrtMnl { align-items: center;     }  .page_crafter_two_column_heading-bcyszrtMnl { color: #000;  text-align: center;  font-size: null;    color: #000 !important; }  .page_crafter_grid_plain_text-bcyszrtMnl { color: #000;  font-size: ;  text-align: left;    color: #000 !important; }  .page_crafter_grid_media-bcyszrtMnl { height: null;  width: null;     }  .page_crafter_grid_media_container-bcyszrtMnl { order: 1;     }  .page_crafter_two_column_button-bcyszrtMnl  { background-color: #000;  color: #fff;  font-size: 16px;    color: #fff !important; }  #TWO_COLUMN_GRID-bcyszrtMnl {\n    margin-bottom: 10px;  \n  }  #SPACER-rTGFOhIjEa {\n    margin-bottom: 10px;  \n  } .page_crafter_whats_included_container-z14p875lU0 { background-color: #f4f4f4;     }  .page_crafter_whats_included_heading-z14p875lU0 { color: #000;  text-align: center;  font-size: null;    color: #000 !important; }  .page_crafter_whats_included_text-z14p875lU0 { color: #000;  font-size: ;  text-align: center;    color: #000 !important; }  .page_crafter_whats_included_column_1_text-z14p875lU0 { color: #000;  font-size: ;  text-align: left;    color: #000 !important; }  .page_crafter_whats_included_column_2_text-z14p875lU0 { color: #000;  font-size: ;  text-align: left;    color: #000 !important; }  #WHATS_INCLUDED-z14p875lU0 {\n    margin-bottom: 10px;  \n  }  #SPACER-YAsu5iSjUM {\n    margin-bottom: 10px;  \n  } .page_crafter_two_column_heading-ibz2NmHcF1 { color: #000;  text-align: center;  font-size: null;    color: #000 !important; }  .page_crafter_grid_plain_text-ibz2NmHcF1 { color: #000;  font-size: ;  text-align: left;    color: #000 !important; }  #TEXT_BLOCK-ibz2NmHcF1 {\n    margin-bottom: 10px;  \n  }  #SPACER-9KyVhlAruE {\n    margin-bottom: 10px;  \n  } .page_crafter_two_column_heading-J5VDMz7rni { color: #000;  text-align: center;  font-size: null;    color: #000 !important; }  .page_crafter_grid_plain_text-J5VDMz7rni { color: #000;  font-size: ;  text-align: left;    color: #000 !important; }  #TEXT_BLOCK-J5VDMz7rni {\n    margin-bottom: 10px;  \n  }  #SPACER-1XwNIKDmGg {\n    margin-bottom: 10px;  \n  } .page_crafter_heading-ZQLhuX7AFJ { color: #000;  text-align: center;  font-size: null;    color: #000 !important; }  #HEADING-ZQLhuX7AFJ {\n    margin-bottom: 10px;  \n  } #ACCORDIAN-cep1GjQqQr {\n    margin-bottom: 10px;  \n  }   \n  @media (max-width: 798px) {\n        #TWO_COLUMN_GRID-bcyszrtMnl {\n    \n  }  #SPACER-rTGFOhIjEa {\n    \n  }  #WHATS_INCLUDED-z14p875lU0 {\n    \n  }  #SPACER-YAsu5iSjUM {\n    \n  }  #TEXT_BLOCK-ibz2NmHcF1 {\n    \n  }  #SPACER-9KyVhlAruE {\n    \n  }  #TEXT_BLOCK-J5VDMz7rni {\n    \n  }  #SPACER-1XwNIKDmGg {\n    \n  }  #HEADING-ZQLhuX7AFJ {\n    \n  }  #ACCORDIAN-cep1GjQqQr {\n    \n  }\n  }\n  \u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSet contents: 20 washers\u003cbr\u003eThread size: M8\u003cbr\u003eType: Flat washer\u003cbr\u003eApplication: Under bolt heads and nuts on 8mm slot profile\u003cbr\u003eWarranty: 2 years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat's In The Box?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e20 x Flat M8 washers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eReviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWarranty\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Trak Racer washer set is backed by a 2-year limited manufacturer warranty covering materials and manufacturing under standard residential use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNormal wear and tear sits outside the warranty. Every product is 100% genuine, sourced directly from Trak Racer's official distributors, and our Australian simulation team is only a call or email away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll Trak Racer products sold by Gamer Gear Direct are genuine and sourced from authorised distributors, with full Australian support.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Trak Racer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53414150308137,"sku":"SP-TR80-17","price":10.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0149\/2457\/8902\/files\/SP-TR80-17P.png?v=1786205944","url":"https:\/\/gamergeardirect.com.au\/products\/trak-racer-flat-m8-washers-set-of-20","provider":"Gamer Gear Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}