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Posted on December 7, 2017 by dean
Q: I have a lightweight application that requires high strength. I’ve tried aluminum screws because I thought they were ultra lightweight but after breaking I increased my bolt size and now I have more weight and still breakage. No sure what to do. A: Yes aluminum is a lightweight material … Continue reading →
Posted in Application, FAQs, High Strength, Lightweight, Material, Specialty Metal Fasteners | Tagged 6AI-4V, High Strength, lighteight, Titanium, Titanium gr 5, Titanium Grade 5 | Leave a comment
Posted on November 7, 2017 by dean
Q: I’m looking for guidance on fasteners with good resistance exposure to sodium hypochlorite. The material would need to be bleach-resistance, but also have a tensile yield strength of over 80ksi.
Posted on August 3, 2017 by dean
Q: I needed a lightweight fastener and tried aluminum but it can’t come close to sustaining the weight of my application. Can you suggest anything compatibly light weight that is stronger? A: Titanium mass is about 50% less than steel however when compared to aluminium is still about 60% heavier. … Continue reading →
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Posted on July 10, 2017 by dean
Q: I have a salt water environment with high velocities and a lot of debris including sand, dirt and particles. Because of the amount of debris, I’m concerned about what material would work best. A: Both Monel and Titanium can be good choices in this situation. Both perform extremely well … Continue reading →