A spacer is used to enhance the distance between the two parts which have to be fixed together. Spacers are often part of the tube into which the fasteners are inserted. Therefore, a short spacer can resemble a thick washer. Washers are sometimes used as small spacers. Spacers are similar to standoffs, but they include thread shanks or holes that allow them to be installed without additional fasteners. These definitions do not always apply exactly, and many catalogs can find threaded standoffs called spacers.
Both spacers and standoffs are usually used inside digital assemblies. They are used to offer an area for cooling airflow and offer electric insulation. They can be called printed circuit board Spacers. Common substances for such spacers are brass, stainless steel, nylon polyoxymethylene, polyvinyl chloride, and ceramics.
Most spacers have through holes for inserting screws. This means that the spacer will not engage the threads of the screw. This is most commonly around the outer profile, as the spacers cannot be tightened directly.
Some spacers have a hexagonal profile combined with smooth holes. These are usually made of relatively soft materials such as nylon and brass. It can be used as a traditional spacer, but with the added flexibility of being able to be screwed into a stud or self-tapping screw by applying torque using the hexagonal outer flat. Therefore, this type of spacer can be effectively converted to a female / female standoff.
Snap-in spacers are also available. It has a spring-loaded snap lock on one end and a screw hole on the other end. These are also actually in the form of distance.
What Are Wheel Spacers?
Wheel spacers are aftermarket parts of the vehicle. The primary objective of wheel spacers is to keep the wheels away from the car body. These are common and cheap upgrades, and there are many that can be offered to both street-oriented and off-road vehicles.
The wheel spacer fits into your wheel assembly. By interlocking between the assembly and the wheel, they create a space to place the wheel out. This increases the space between the wheel hub assembly and the wheel itself. It’s important to note that buffers don’t move the hub, they just move the wheel. The result is a larger wheelbase and wheel arch.
The benefits of adding wheel buffers make them a popular choice for those focused on both street and off-road scenes. Wheel spacers are to be found only as a spare part and are not pre-mounted to any vehicle.