Precision Cork Washers Manufactured in the UK
Bluemay Weston manufactures precision cork washers to standard and bespoke specifications for customers across a wide range of industries. Produced using our punching and water jet cutting capabilities, cork washers can be supplied in small development quantities through to high-volume production runs.
Cork is a lightweight, compressible and naturally resilient material valued for its sealing, cushioning and insulating properties. These characteristics make cork washers a practical choice for packaging, electrical, industrial, automotive, lighting, display, protective and general engineering applications where a softer non-metallic washer is required.
Compressible, Lightweight and Protective Washers
Cork washers offer an effective combination of compression, resilience and surface protection. Unlike rigid plastic or fibre washers, cork washers can compress under load, helping to fill gaps, cushion components and reduce the risk of damage between mating surfaces.
Depending on the cork material selected, cork washers can provide useful sealing, spacing, insulation and vibration-reducing properties. They are frequently specified where a natural, lightweight or softer washer material is required for assembly support, packaging protection, cushioning or light-duty sealing applications.
Manufactured to Your Specification
Bluemay Weston manufactures cork washers in a wide range of sizes, thicknesses and configurations. Components can be produced from existing tooling where suitable, or manufactured to customer drawings and specifications.
Our extensive manufacturing experience enables us to supply cork washers for applications requiring:
- Sealing and gap filling
- Cushioning and protection
- Compression and flexibility
- Vibration reduction
- Surface protection
- Precision spacing and separation
Cork washers are supplied to customers throughout the UK and worldwide from our manufacturing facility in Devon.
Key Benefits of Cork Washers
- Lightweight natural material
- Good compressibility
- Useful sealing characteristics
- Good cushioning properties
- Helps protect surfaces from damage
- Can reduce vibration and movement
- Suitable for spacing and separation
- Available in different cork material grades
- Suitable for industrial and packaging applications
- Available in standard and bespoke sizes
Common Applications for Cork Washers
Cork washers are commonly used in:
- Packaging applications
- Electrical assemblies
- Lighting components
- Automotive components
- Display and point-of-sale products
- Industrial equipment
- Protective spacing applications
- Cushioning and separation applications
- Light-duty sealing applications
- General engineering assemblies
Cork Washer Characteristics
- Material: Cork, bonded cork or cork composite
- Temperature Range: Dependent on material grade
- Electrical Insulation: Good, depending on material grade and conditions
- Chemical Resistance: Dependent on material grade and environment
- Water Absorption: Dependent on cork type and finish
- Compressibility: Good
- Manufacture: Punched and Water Jet Cut
- Availability: Standard and Bespoke Sizes
Frequently Asked Questions About Cork Washers
Cork washers are used in applications where cushioning, sealing, spacing, surface protection or vibration reduction is required. They are commonly found in packaging, electrical assemblies, lighting components, automotive components, display products and general industrial applications.
Cork washers can be manufactured from natural cork, bonded cork sheet or cork composite materials, depending on the application. The most suitable material will depend on the required thickness, compression, finish, sealing performance and operating environment.
Yes. Cork washers can be used for light-duty sealing and gap-filling applications, particularly where a compressible washer is required. The final sealing performance will depend on the cork material, thickness, compression and application conditions.
Cork can offer some resistance to moisture, but it is not suitable for every wet or submerged application. The level of moisture resistance will depend on the cork grade, binder, finish and operating conditions. If water resistance is important, the material should be reviewed before manufacture.
Yes. Cork washers may often be supplied with adhesive backing where required. This can help with positioning, assembly and installation, particularly where the washer needs to be held in place before final fixing.
Yes. Bluemay Weston manufactures cork washers in both standard and bespoke sizes. Components can be produced to customer drawings, dimensions or samples using punching and water jet cutting techniques.
Cork washers are generally lighter and more compressible than many solid rubber washers, making them useful for cushioning, spacing and surface protection. Rubber washers may be more suitable for demanding sealing, abrasion or high-flex applications, depending on the operating environment.
Cork washers can be suitable for some electrical applications where non-metallic spacing, cushioning or separation is required. The correct material grade should be selected based on the electrical, environmental and mechanical requirements of the assembly.
Yes. Cork washers can help cushion components and reduce vibration or movement in suitable applications. Their compressible structure makes them useful where a softer washer material is required between surfaces.
Bluemay Weston can manufacture cork washers in quantities ranging from prototypes and small development batches through to high-volume production runs of many thousands or millions of components, depending on customer requirements.
We are able to offer fast deliveries on components made from stock materials
Simply make a call to our Sales Team on 01769 574574, email us or complete the enquiry form for further information.
