What are fasteners in manufacturing?

Industrial fasteners are hardware that are used to hold materials together. Fasteners & Fastener Manufacturers Industrial fasteners are hardware that are used to hold materials together. This category is incredibly broad; over 500,000 types of hardware fall under the fastener umbrella.

How many types of fasteners are there?

There are three main types of threaded fastener; Bolts, Screws and Studs. Bolts have a head on one end (this is usually a hex head) and are threaded on the other. They are generally used in conjunction with a nut (and sometimes a washer) to hold them in place.

What is the highest grade bolt?

grade 8 bolt
A grade 8 bolt is the highest grade SAE bolt. Grade 8 bolts have a minimum tensile strength of 150,000 PSI. As a comparison, the ASTM A325 bolt is roughly equivalent to the SAE grade 5. A grade 8 bolt would be one that meets ASTM A490 standards.

How do I choose the right fastener?

Selecting a Fastener Size & Material

1. Determine your load case.
2. Calculate necessary clamping force for the joint.
3. Choose the smallest bolt diameter that can support the clamp load. This will ensure a tight fit.
4. Select an effective bolt securing method.
5. Decide on the most appropriate tightening method.

How do I choose a fastener?

What form of fasteners is the most commonly used?

Bolts are the most common type of fasteners. These machine elements are usually used to hold two unthreaded components together. A bolt has external male threads on one end and a hexagonal head on the other. The bolt is normally fastened with a nut on the other end.

What is a Grade 10 bolt?

Class 10. This is a metric nut grading similar to the SAE grade 8 classification, which is used in conjunction with Class 10.9 bolts. This strength of nut is used in automotive, and structural industries, as well as in high temp applications.