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2024-05-20 12:47:22 UTC - NOT_HELPFUL
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These are infact not "completely useless". They are called split washers and are used to prevent tightened bolts from loosening by using friction. They mainly help against vibrations causing the bolts to loosen overtime. https://monroeengineering.com/blog/flat-vs-lock-washers-what-you-should-know/#:~:text=Also%20known%20as%20a%20split,coiled%20design%20that%20gradually%20rises.
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