Rock Bolts – Bolt Fittings

Product Code Guide

• The DSI Underground Anti-Friction Washer was developed to reduce friction between the nut and the dome ball. This, in turn, allows for more efficient pre-loading of the bolt.
• The introduction of colour coded anti-friction washers is due to the need to adequately identify rock bolt lengths, especially for mines using various bolt lengths.
• The increased diameter of washers is to facilitate ease of identification.
• A white washer is available for bolts outside the standard range of bolts.
• DSI Underground Anti-friction washers are to be treated as part of a complete DSI Underground bolt assembly, substitution of any component in the assembly may affect the results provided by DSI Underground.
• It is important that correct rock bolting installation techniques are applied to prevent excessive friction between rock bolt components occurring.
• DSI Underground anti-friction washers are primarily polyethylene which has a flash point temperature of 380^oC.
• DSI Underground friction washers can be supplied in fire retardant nylon (BWR) or Teflon.
• Customers considering Teflon washers are advised to seek assistance from a DSI Underground technical service representative, to compare the many factors affecting bolting performance or various washers.