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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 29, 2017 by dean
Special Fasteners China. offers hose clamps in Titanium and Hastelloy C276. This newsletter overviews the two styles available – worm drive and medium duty – as well as highlight what materials are best for your application. Titanium Grade 2 hose clamps are in stock and available in the sizes shown here. Hastelloy C276 hose clamps are custom made to order … Continue reading →
Posted in Blog, Corrosion Resistance, Lightweight, Specialty Metal Fasteners | Tagged Acid resistant hose clamp, Alloy C276, Corrosion resistant hose clamp, Hastelloy, Hastelloy C276, Hose clamp, Medium duty hose clamp, Titanium, Titanium Gr2, Titanium Grade 2, Worm drive, Worm drive hose clamp | Leave a comment
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 →
Posted in Application, Lightweight, Specialty Metal Fasteners | Tagged Aluminum, Grade 5 Titanium, lightweight, Titanium, Titanium gr 5 | Leave a comment
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 →
Posted on July 5, 2017 by dean
Q: I’m using sodium hypochlorite to control slime and bacteria formation in a power plant water system. It’s in about a 15% solution. I tried using Duplex fasteners thinking they are good with chlorides but I’m having corrosion issues. Any suggestions? A: I think the problem you have is the fact … Continue reading →
Posted on April 25, 2017 by dean
Q: I have a robotic application where I need a fastener that is both lightweight and strong. Also, the style of the fastener needs to provide a wide clamping area in a low clearance area. Any suggestions? A: A material you might consider is Titanium, grade 5. The most common … Continue reading →
Posted on April 7, 2017 by dean
Q: I have a seawater application where the water can be stagnant or polluted. Is Monel bolts the best choice? A: For stagnant seawater application we would usually suggest Titanium over Monel fasteners. Although Monel is very resistant to saltwater, it can experience pitting corrosion in stagnant water situations. There have … Continue reading →
Posted in Corrosion Resistance, FAQs, Specialty Metal Fasteners | Tagged Corrosion, Monel, seawater, Titanium | Leave a comment
Posted on December 21, 2016 by dean
NASA has been designing rockets and manned space ships for over 50 years, but nothing like the innovation needed to build a light-speed, fighter spacecraft. At Special Fasteners China., we supply the aviation industry with a diversity of fasteners made from extreme materials. Though Star Wars is a fictitious story, it … Continue reading →