Fastener Materials

Common Fastener Materials

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STEEL & STAINLESS STEEL

Widely used for fasteners due to their strength and availability. Steel is offered in multiple grades with varying tensile properties, while stainless steel adds corrosion resistance and maintains strength in a wide range of environments.

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Nickel & Cobalt

Selected for applications requiring resistance to corrosion, heat, and mechanical stress. These alloys are commonly used in aerospace, energy, and chemical industries where materials must perform under extreme operating conditions.

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Titanium

Provide a high strength-to-weight ratio, with approximately 40% less weight than steel of equivalent strength. Titanium offers good corrosion resistance, making them suitable for aerospace, defense, and transportation applications.

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COPPER

Characterized by excellent electrical and thermal conductivity, as well as corrosion resistance. These alloys are applied in electrical systems, marine hardware, and environments where conductivity is a primary requirement.

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Aluminum

Lightweight materials with good corrosion resistance and electrical and thermal conductivity. They are often used where weight reduction and conductivity are important, such as in transportation and electronic components.

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Plastics & Composites

Non-metallic and non-magnetic materials that can be engineered for specific mechanical or chemical properties. They are used in applications where lightweight, non-conductivity, or chemical resistance is needed.

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Brass

Brass, an alloy of copper and zinc, provides strong corrosion resistance and good electrical conductivity. Its non-magnetic properties and smooth finish make it a suitable choice for applications requiring precision, conductivity, or visual appeal.

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Bronze

Silicon bronze is a copper-based alloy containing tin and a small amount of silicon, offering an excellent balance of strength, ductility, and corrosion resistance. It performs exceptionally well in demanding environments, particularly where exposure to moisture or corrosive elements is a concern.

Things to Consider When Selecting Material

Corrosion Resistance

Assess the environmental exposure over the fastener’s service life.

Temperature Resistance

Determine the fastener integrity under high or low temperature extremes.

Mechanical Performance

Evaluate required properties such as strength, ductility, toughness, and fatigue resistance.

Weight Reduction

Considering component weight is critical to system efficiency or performance.

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