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Polymers at Cryogenic Temperatures Most often people want to know how hot a material can be used up to in an application, however for cryogenic applications, in media like liquified gasses (nitrogen, oxygen, carbon dioxide, LNG, etc.), we need to understand how materials perform at very cold temperatures. Polymer fasteners … Continue reading
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Q: I’m currently cruising the internet looking for the best way to support a ceiling via suspension from structural steel. We’re building a freezer, and I don’t want thermal bridging from the inside of the freezer up to the structural steel, so a metal rod is pretty much out of … Continue reading
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Q: I’m looking for a high temperature, strong fastener. I noticed that Hastelloy C276 bolts can be used to 1500F where A286 screws can only be used to 1300F. Does that make Hastelloy a better choice? A: Typically not. Hastelloy screws are most often used for high temperature corrosion. For … Continue reading
Q: I cannot obtain an adequate seal with my existing metallic gaskets because my current flange and fastener maximum yield strengths will be exceeded. Any suggestions? A: JP/JG gaskets, with their unique design, offer and low tightening requirement across the surface of the gasket face in order to obtain extremely … Continue reading
Q: We are looking for a non-conductive screw that gets close to the strength of 316 stainless steel, ideas? A: The best we could offer would be our glass fiber reinforced PEEK screws. It has nearly double the tensile strength as natural PEEK at about 22,800 psi. You could also … Continue reading
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Q: Do ceramic fasteners provide strength? A: The answer to your question is both yes and no. They provide decent tensile strength similar to some stainless steels(Aluminia bolts has a tensile strength of 30 ksi and Zirconia screws 75 ksi), however they don’t have any yield strength. Due to the … Continue reading
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Q: What would be the highest strength polymer fastener I can use to 400F? A: For this application, probably the best option for you would be PEEK fasteners. PEEK screws are usable to 500F and are available in three levels of strength. Unfilled natural PEEK fasteners offer 16,000 psi tensile … Continue reading
Q: What is the max temperature I could expose PEEK screws to HCl? A: This depends on the concentration of the HCl but if you were at about 15%, the PEEK fasteners can be exposed to about 100C of hydrochloric acid solution. See this chart https://www.specialfastenersbolt.com/peek-fasteners-flanges.html#Chemical. That is the max … Continue reading
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Q: We are looking for high shear strength non-conductive flat head screws being used for electrical insulation. The screws need to have a high shear strength quality as other plastics screws we have tried have broken. Do you have a material you can recommend? A: With regards to a polymer … Continue reading
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Q: I’m looking for a polymer that can be exposed to low concentration of sulfuric acid. Which polymer do you recommend? I tried PTFE but they don’t seem to be as strong as I need. A: PTFE and PFA fasteners offer the highest polymer corrosion resistance but the trade-off is … Continue reading
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Q: Hello I am researching titanium and C276 hardware for a submerged application in a high chloride (20,000 mg/L) elevated temperature environment (125F). Corrosion resistance is more important than shear or tensile strength in this application. A: Titanium screws should be a good choice for your application especially Grade 2 … Continue reading
Posted in Application, Corrosion Resistance, FAQs, High Strength Tagged Hastelloy bolts for chloride and HCL corrosion, Hastelloy C276 bolts for chloride and HCL corrosion, Hastelloy C276 fasteners for chloride and HCL corrosion, Hastelloy C276 screws for chloride and HCL corrosion, Hastelloy fasteners for chloride and HCL corrosion, Hastelloy screws for chloride and HCL corrosion, Titanium bolts for chloride corrosion, Titanium fasteners for chloride corrosion, Titanium grade 2 bolts for chloride corrosion, Titanium grade 2 fasteners for chloride corrosion, Titanium grade 2 screws for chloride corrosion, Titanium screws for chloride corrosion Leave a comment
Q: I have an application with high temperature exhaust that requires a high strength bolt for oxidation resistance. Temps are pretty consistent around 1300F. Would Inconel 718 bolts be a good choice? A: Inconel 718 would definitely be one good option. Inconel 718 bolts offer 210ksi tensile strength and are … Continue reading
Posted in Application, FAQs, High Strength, High Temperature Resistance Tagged A286 bolts for high temperatures, A286 fasteners for high temperatures, A286 screws for high temperatures, Alloy 718 bolts for high temperatures, Alloy 718 fasteners for high temperatures, Alloy 718 screws for high temperatures, Inconel 718 bolts for high temperatures, Inconel 718 fasteners for high temperatures, Inconel 718 screws for high temperatures, Nimonic 80A bolts for high temperatures, Nimonic 80A fasteners for high temperatures, Nimonic 80A screws for high temperatures, Nimonic bolts for extreme temperatures, Nimonic bolts for high temperatures, Nimonic fasteners for extreme temperatures, Nimonic fasteners for high temperatures, Nimonic screws for extreme temperatures, Nimonic screws for high temperatures Leave a comment
Q: How do ceramic alumina screws compare to steel screws as far as strength goes? The load would most likely be tension, but some compression too. A: If you compare 316 Stainless Steel to Zirconia ceramic screws, their tensile strengths are similar (around 75 ksi tensile) with Alumina ceramics being … Continue reading
Posted in Advanced Ceramic Fasteners, Application, FAQs, High Strength Tagged alumina ceramic screw strength, alumina screws compared to stainless steel, Ceramics screws compared to stainless steel, strength of alumina ceramic screws compared to stainless steel, strength of zironia ceramic screws compared to stainless steel, zirconia ceramic screw strength, zirconia screws compared to stainless steel Leave a comment
Q: Looking to change to a non-conductive material for use in a high impact application. Would Alumina or Zirconia ceramic fasteners be a good fit? A: We could certainly quote you some ceramic hardware, however ceramics may not be the best non-conductive choice for a high impact environment. Ceramic fasteners … Continue reading
Posted in Application, FAQs, High Strength, Non-Conductive Tagged non-conductive fasteners, non-conductive polymer fasteners, PEEK bolts for non-conductive applications, PEEK bolts for non-conductivity, PEEK fasteners for non-conductive applications, PEEK fasteners for non-conductivity, PEEK screws for non-conductive applications, PEEK screws for non-conductivity Leave a comment
Q: I see that you list 5 different grades of Tungsten on your site, would you maybe help me choose which is the best for my application? A: There are two important differences. First, pure tungsten screws are stronger. For example 99.95% tungsten offers 142 ksi UTS vs Class 1 … Continue reading
Posted in Application, FAQs, High Strength Tagged difference between pure tungsten and alloyed tungsten, pure tungsten fasteners, pure tungsten screws, tungsten alloy fasteners, tungsten alloy screws, tungsten fasteners, tungsten fasteners for strength, tungsten screws, tungsten screws for strength Leave a comment
PEEK, PVDF and PTFE all offer lightweight, electrical & thermal insulation and great corrosion resistance. But when it comes to strength, temperature, purity and corrosion, each has its niche. The newsletter points out which is best to use in different conditions. TEMPERATURE PEEK and PTFE screws offer excellent high temperature … Continue reading
Posted in Application, Blog, Corrosion Resistance, Engineered Polymer Fasteners, High Strength, High Temperature Resistance, Lightweight, Material Tagged corrosion resistant polymer bolts, corrosion resistant polymer screws, high strength polymer bolts, High strength polymer fasteners, high strength polymer screws, high temperature polymer bolts, high temperature polymer screws, high temperature resistant polymer fasteners, high temperature resistant polymer scres, polymer bolts for corrosion, polymer bolts for high temperature, polymer fasteners for corrosion, polymer screws for corrosion, Polymer screws for high temperature Leave a comment
Q: I am looking for some high tensile strength studs with good electricity resistance. I think zirconia of aluminia material will be suitable but I am open for suggestions. The studs would be about 5 inches long. A: Probably ceramics fasteners are not the best choice for this situation. It … Continue reading
Posted in Advanced Ceramic Fasteners, Application, Engineered Polymer Fasteners, FAQs, High Strength, Non-Conductive Tagged non-conductive bolts, non-conductive ceramic fasteners, non-conductive fasterns, non-conductive PEEK fasteners, non-conductive polymer fasteners, non-conductive screws Leave a comment
Q: I’m looking for a chemically resistant polymer that can withstand chlorine and chlorine dioxide as well as a decent amount of weight and tension (around 27 lbs of weigh). Can you suggest a material? A: Of course it depends on the concentrations and temperatures you are operating at but generally … Continue reading
Posted in Application, Engineered Polymer Fasteners, FAQs, High Strength, Material Tagged Chlorine, chlorine dioxide, corrosion resistant, Kynar, PVDF Leave a comment
Q: I’ve got in a high pressure sour gas well. We’ve been having trouble with 316 stainless steel components breaking. I need a solution but not sure what to use. A: High pressures and sour gas combined can cause cracking and corrosion in most standard stainless and alloy steels. Depending … Continue reading
Posted in Application, High Strength Tagged 17-4 PH, 17-4PH, 316, 316SS, MP35N, sour gas, Stress Corrosion Cracking Leave a comment
Q: How does creep occur and what polymer is best to prevent this? A: Creep is the permanent deformation of the material caused by constant load or stress, usually accompanied by constant high temperature. This can result in permanent changes of the fastener shape as well weakening and fracturing of the … Continue reading
Posted in Engineered Polymer Fasteners, FAQs, High Strength Tagged creep resistant, PEEK, polymers screws Leave a comment
Q: I have a high pressure application with HCl at fluctuating temperatures. Can you recommend the best flange to provide a safe secure joint? A: Hands down, the weld neck flange is best for these types of hazardous, high pressure applications. Weld neck flanges are easily identified by their long … Continue reading
Q: What advantages does Zirconia have over Alumina? A: Usually for most high temperature or electric insulator applications where ceramics are needed, alumina ceramic fasteners are the most popular choice due to their properties and relatively affordable price compared to zirconia fasteners. However sometimes the extreme properties of zirconia fasteners … Continue reading
Q: Can you provide alternative for a nylon pan head screw? A: Here the customer needed an alternative to nylon. Resistance to electrical fields was a primary concern. In addition, he also needed a material that had a better dissipation factor than nylon. In this situation we would recommend PEEK. It … Continue reading