The difference between a washer and a gasket

The difference between a washer and a gasket

Gasket:
English Name: gasket Category: seals
Inclusion type: metal wound gasket, toothed gasket, ladle gasket, ring gasket, graphite gasket, asbestos non-asbestos gasket, teflon gasket, rubber gasket, some flat gaskets of metal non-metal and compound gasket.
Main applications: Sealing of pipe flanges, valves, pumps, pressure vessels, manholes and other professional equipment. The main application industries are petrochemical, electric power, metallurgy, manufacturing, etc.

Washer:
English name: washer Category: Fastener
Inclusion type: flat washers, spring washers
Main uses: connecting bolts and nuts
The biggest difference between the two is that the washer is thin and small, while the gasket is large and heavy.


The role of the two is not the same: 

Spring washers can prevent the screw cap due to vibration and other reasons caused by loosening, falling off. 

Gasket can increase the contact area to increase the friction. 

Washer ------ generally refers to the bolt (screws, studs, plugs) with the use of the central hole round, square or other shaped pad.
Gasket ------ general refers to the thickness of a variety of not too large pad, such as from the sealing gasket, adjusting gasket, etc.