About fasteners, let’s first look at the definition of fasteners.

Fastener, is a class of mechanical parts used for fastening connection and extremely wide application. Fasteners, the use of a wide range of industries, including energy, electronics, electrical, mechanical, chemical, metallurgical, mold, hydraulic and other industries, in a variety of machinery, equipment, vehicles, ships, railroads, bridges, buildings, structures, tools, instruments, chemicals, instruments and supplies, etc., can see a variety of fasteners, is the most widely used mechanical foundation parts. It is characterized by a wide variety of specifications, performance uses vary, and the degree of standardization, serialization, generalization is also extremely high. 

Therefore, some people also have a national standard for a class of fasteners called standard fasteners, or simply referred to as standard parts.

Fasteners can be applied to so many industries, so the important thing is, how do we choose the right fastener according to the needs of our industry? Choosing the right fastener is not only important for production efficiency, but also for the production process and the safety of factory workers. Let’s take a look at how to choose the right fasteners according to the industry.

Consider the material of construction

The following raw materials are usually used in the production of fasteners. The most commonly used raw material is carbon steel. This is due to its extensive strength and machinability properties. Other materials include alloy steel and stainless steel screws. Alloy steel bolts usually do not have a plating.

They are very strong, but quite brittle. Stainless steels, on the other hand, can have special properties for specific applications. They are perfect in areas of high humidity, for example, water plants. They are also well suited for use in areas where there may be chemical exposure. Bronze, brass and aluminum are also occasionally used. They are highly resistant to corrosion.

The best fastener types come with a hard material to eliminate the risk of thread spalling or galling. Pressure may build up between the threaded surfaces in contact. This increases friction and may result in fusion or seizure of the fastener.

Exposure of fasteners

Before making a selection, we must also consider the temperature to which we will be exposed the fastener. Extreme temperature changes can cause expansion and contraction of the fastened connection. This can cause the connection to loosen. Therefore, a fastener that can meet the temperature requirements is needed. The degree of vibration is another important consideration. In areas of high vibration, a universal torque locknut may be the right choice. This will prevent the fastener from loosening up and vibrating.

Choosing the right fastener becomes very easy when we have the best hands with us. Prince Fastener has experts with expertise and extensive knowledge of fasteners to help us. Contact us today for support!

Conclusion

Nowadays, there are many types of fasteners that provide great convenience to our production life, and at the same time, it becomes more challenging to choose the right fastener according to the characteristics of our industry and the usage scenarios. In this article, we give some suggestions to help customers to make the optimal choice.

Prince Fastener offers a full range of high quality fasteners, and our factory accepts the demand for customized fasteners, no matter which production and life field you want to use the fasteners, just tell us your requirements, we can provide you with a set of more reasonable product solutions. Prince Fastener is committed to become a one-stop fastener procurement provider for customers.