Floating Seal Washers, Fastener Assemblies and Methods for Protection from Electromagnetic Effects

原文（中文）

A floating seal washer for protection from electromagnetic effects includes a washer and a seal. The washer has an annular shape that includes a central opening. The annular shape defines a height, an inside diameter and an outside diameter along a longitudinal axis. The seal has a circular shape that includes a central aperture. The circular shape defines an elevation, an inner surface and an outer surface along the longitudinal axis. The seal being set into the inside diameter of the washer. A fastener assembly for protection from electromagnetic effects includes a bolt, a floating seal washer and a nut. The seal and the washer float relative to each other as the nut is tightened on the bolt. Methods for protection from electromagnetic effects in conjunction with use of the fastener assembly and the floating seal washer are also provided.