Retaining washers: when to use V2600-LW-7 & when to use 2600-SW ?

The 2600 & 2700 series has two different retaining washers available. The retaining washer prevents the stud from falling out of the panel. For the 2600 & 2700 series a retaining washer is required from stud length number 5.

  • V2600-LW-7 retaining washer:
V2600-LW-7 retaining washer for 2600 & 2700 series quarter turns

When using the V2600-LW-7 retaining washer, the stud assembly gets fixed by the spring cup. The V2600-LW-7 retaining washer can only be used when the panel thickness P does not exceed 4,75 mm. The diameter D of the hole you need to drill in the panel is 7,9 mm.

  • 2600-SW retaining washer
2600-SW retaining washer for 2600 & 2700 series quarter turns

When using the 2600-SW retaining washer, the stud assembly gets fixed by the stud itself. The result is that the assembly can't fall out of the panel, but isn't fixed to panel either. It is a floating type. The 2600-SW retaining washer can be used for all panel thicknesses P. The diameter D of the hole you need to drill in the panel depends on the panel thickness.

  • No retaining washer
no retaining washer for 2600 & 2700 series quarter turns

When the stud length number does not exceed the number 4, there is no need to use a retaining washer. These studs are self captivating. Starting from stud number 5 and longer, you will need to use one of the above retaining washers.

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