Overview
The L.H. Dottie FWT12 is a 1/2 in. USS (Type A Wide) flat washer designed for general-purpose fastening applications. Constructed from unhardened carbon steel (Grade 1006) and finished with a zinc and clear non-hexavalent chromium plating, this washer provides reliable load distribution and corrosion resistance. Manufactured to ASME B18.21.1-2009 standards and RoHS/REACH compliant, the FWT12 is sold in Tuff Pack bulk packaging — ideal for electricians, contractors, and facility maintenance crews who need reliable hardware in volume.
Features
- Type A (Wide/USS) flat washer — larger outer diameter provides better load distribution than SAE washers
- Material: Unhardened carbon steel, Grade 1006
- Finish: Zinc & Clear (non-hexavalent/Cr(VI) free), 0.0001 in. / 3 µm min. thickness
- RoHS/REACH compliant zinc plating — meets ASTM F1941/F1941M-2016 Fe/Zn 3AN
- Meets ASME B18.21.1-2009 dimensional standard
- Salt spray resistance: 6 hours white corrosion / 12 hours red rust (ASTM B117)
- Tuff Pack bulk packaging — convenient for high-volume job-site use
- General-purpose application — compatible with standard 1/2 in. fasteners
Specifications
| Manufacturer | L.H. Dottie |
|---|---|
| Part Number | FWT12 |
| Size | 1/2 in. (Nominal 0.500 in.) |
| Type | Flat Washer, Type A (Wide) / USS |
| Standard | ASME B18.21.1-2009 |
| Inside Diameter (A) | 0.557 – 0.577 in. |
| Outside Diameter (B) | 1.368 – 1.405 in. |
| Thickness (C) | 0.086 – 0.132 in. |
| Material | Unhardened Carbon Steel, Grade 1006 |
| Finish | Zinc Plated (non-hexavalent, Cr(VI) free) |
| Color | Silver/Gray |
| K Factor (ref. DIN 946) | 0.22 |
| ASTM Standard | ASTM F1941/F1941M-2016, Fe/Zn 3AN |
| RoHS/REACH Compliant | Yes |
| UPC | 78100231098 |
| UNSPSC | 31161807 |
| Packaging | Tuff Pack |
| Unit of Measure | Each (EA) |



