291 zinc plated and clear passivated steel washers in three types, all in one organised tray. A practical mixed selection for everyday fixing jobs across the workshop, van or site.
A zinc washers mixed tray is one of those things you don’t think about until you need a washer and haven’t got one. Then you need three. This 291-piece assortment covers three washer types in zinc plated, clear passivated steel, giving you a broad selection ready to go without digging through a drawer full of loose hardware that mostly turns out to be the wrong size.
Zinc plating gives these washers solid protection against rust and corrosion in everyday conditions. Clear passivation adds a further layer, slowing oxidation and keeping the finish clean. For most indoor fixing work, timber construction, workshop jigs, general assembly, and light outdoor jobs in sheltered positions, this level of protection is more than adequate.
What’s in the Zinc Washers Mixed Tray
Three washer types make this tray genuinely useful across a range of applications rather than just padding the count with duplicates of one size. Form washers, flat washers, and spring washers each do a specific job, and having all three to hand means you’re not substituting one type for another and hoping it holds.
Flat washers spread the load under a bolt head or nut, protecting the surface and giving a clean bearing face. Form washers, sometimes called penny washers, have a larger outer diameter and are useful where the fixing hole is oversized or you need a wider bearing area. Spring washers add tension to a fixing, helping resist loosening caused by vibration or thermal movement. Three different jobs, all in one tray.
The Tray Itself
The compartmentalised tray keeps everything separated and visible. It’s the kind of thing that sits in a van drawer or on a shelf and actually gets used, rather than a bag of mixed fasteners that clumps into a single mass within a week. The zinc washers mixed tray format works because you can see what you’ve got, grab what you need, and put the tray back without turning the job into a sorting exercise.
At this price and quantity, it makes sense as a top-up purchase alongside screw trays, bolt trays, or nut assortments. Washers are cheap until you don’t have the right one on site, at which point they cost you a trip to a merchant.
Pro Tip: Keep a spare form washer or two in your apron pocket when fitting to thin sheet material or plasterboard fixings, the larger bearing area makes a real difference to pull-through resistance.
These zinc washers get used across a wide range of general trade and DIY fixing tasks. Timber construction, furniture assembly, shelving installation, fence posts, gate hardware, and general joinery are all typical applications. They're also common in workshop settings where jigs, fixtures, and frames are being put together with bolts and coach screws. Spring washers in particular find use anywhere vibration is present, including machinery mounting and vehicle-related work.
Having all three washer types in one tray suits a van stock or workshop shelf where you want variety without committing to large quantities of any single specification.
Best For
General timber construction
Furniture and shelving assembly
Fence and gate hardware
Workshop jigs and fixtures
Machinery mounting with spring washers
General bolt and screw fixing work
Washer Types Included
Flat washers
Form washers (penny washers)
Spring washers
Key Features
Zinc plated steel construction
Clear passivated finish
291 pieces per tray
Compartmentalised storage tray
Multiple sizes across all three types
Good corrosion resistance for general use
Not suitable for: Not suitable for prolonged outdoor exposure in harsh or coastal environments where stainless steel or hot-dip galvanised washers would be a better choice. Not intended for structural or load-bearing applications where specific washer grades are specified.
Select the appropriate washer type for the job before fitting. Flat and form washers sit under the bolt head or nut to spread the clamping load. Spring washers go directly under the nut and should be compressed fully as the fixing is tightened to provide the locking tension they're designed for.
For most applications, fit the washer onto the bolt or screw shank before inserting, ensuring it seats flat against the surface. When using form washers on thin materials, check the outer diameter clears any countersunk recess or surface feature. Tighten to the fixing manufacturer's recommendation rather than by feel alone.
Select the correct washer type for the application: flat for load spreading, form for oversized holes or thin materials, spring for vibration resistance.
Choose the appropriate washer size to suit the bolt or screw diameter being used.
Thread the washer onto the bolt or screw shank before assembly.
Position the washer flat against the mating surface, ensuring it seats squarely.
For spring washers, fit directly under the nut and tighten fully until the spring coil is completely compressed.
Tighten the fixing to the correct torque, then check the washer has not shifted during tightening.
What three types of washer are included in this tray?
The tray contains flat washers, form washers (also called penny washers, which have a larger outer diameter), and spring washers. Each type suits different fixing situations, so between the three you can handle most general assembly and construction tasks without needing a separate purchase.
Are these washers suitable for outdoor use?
Zinc plating with clear passivation gives reasonable protection against rust in typical conditions, so sheltered outdoor use is fine. For exposed outdoor environments, particularly anything coastal or subject to standing moisture, stainless steel washers would be the more durable choice.
All 291 washers are manufactured from steel with a zinc electroplated finish and clear passivation treatment. Zinc plating provides a sacrificial barrier against oxidation, while clear passivation stabilises the zinc layer and extends service life in normal atmospheric conditions. The three washer forms comply with standard dimensional profiles used across UK trade fixings.
Total Pieces
291
Washer Types
Flat, Form (Penny), Spring
Material
Steel
Finish
Zinc plated, clear passivated
Storage
Compartmentalised plastic tray
SKU
TRAY580
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