Standard High-Strength Fasteners
At Aerospace Manufacturing, Inc., we pride ourselves on being a leading provider of aerospace fastener supplies in the aerospace industry since 1986. Our wide range of standard fasteners is crafted to meet the strict standards of both National Aerospace Standards (NAS) and Military Specifications (MIL-SPEC), ensuring they meet the high-quality requirements essential for aerospace applications. We are AS9100 and ISO:9001 accredited and QSLM approved to manufacture Class 2 and Class 3 Fasteners. We create fasteners to Army-Navy Aeronautical Standard (AN), Military Standard parts (MS), NA, and National Aerospace Standard (NAS). Our high-strength, high temperature fasteners are designed and engineered for use in critical applications, providing exceptional strength and reliability even in the most extreme conditions.
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What are High-Strength Fasteners?
A fastener is a hardware device used to join or affix two or more objects together. It includes a variety of items such as screws, bolts, nuts, rivets, washers, and pins. These components are essential in various industries to create secure and durable connections between parts or structures. High-strength fasteners will have a higher tensile strength and are designed to withstand heavier loads compared to standard fasteners. They are commonly used in oil and gas, automotive, aerospace, space and naval, and other critical applications where reliable connections are crucial. High-strength, high temperature fasteners come in various grades and materials, each with specific properties suitable for different environments and purposes.
Commercial aerospace fasteners play a crucial role in the aerospace industry due to the demanding requirements of aircraft construction, where safety, reliability, and performance are paramount. They are essential for assembling aircraft components and structures, ensuring integrity and durability under extreme conditions.
Here are some reasons why high-strength, high temperature fasteners are important in the aerospace industry:
- Structural Integrity: Fasteners are used to securely join aircraft components, including wings, fuselage, nacelle, and control surfaces, maintaining structural integrity during flight.
- Safety and Reliability: The aerospace industry relies on commercial aerospace fasteners to ensure safety and reliability in aircraft operation, with strict quality standards and testing procedures to meet regulatory requirements.
- Weight Reduction: Lightweight fasteners contribute to overall weight reduction in aircraft, improving fuel efficiency and performance without compromising structural strength.
- Resistance to Extreme Conditions: Fasteners must withstand high temperatures, vibration, pressure differentials, and corrosive environments encountered during flight, ensuring continued performance and safety.
Maintenance and Repair: High-strength, high temperature fasteners facilitate easier maintenance and repair processes by allowing the disassembly and reassembly of aircraft components, minimizing downtime and maintenance costs. Additionally, many maintenance and repair (MRO) use “X” and “Y” repair destined fasteners.
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Top-Grade Alloys used by Aerospace Manufacturing, Inc. for High-Strength Fasteners
We at Aerospace Manufacturing, Inc. pride ourselves on harnessing top-grade alloys to craft precision commercial aerospace fasteners.
Here are the high-strength fastener materials that we use at Aerospace Manufacturing, Inc.:
High-strength, superalloy materials:
- Titanium: Known for its high strength-to-weight ratio, corrosion resistance, and ability to withstand extreme temperatures, titanium is commonly used in aerospace applications for its lightweight yet durable properties.
- Inconel: A nickel-chromium alloy known for its excellent resistance to high temperatures and corrosion, making it suitable for use in aircraft engine components, exhaust systems, and structural parts. This material is one of the most used for space-related applications.
- Waspaloy™: A nickel-based superalloy with high strength, excellent creep resistance, and thermal stability, often used in turbine engine components, such as blades and discs.
- A-286: A precipitation-hardening stainless steel alloy with high strength and excellent corrosion resistance at elevated temperatures, commonly used in commercial aerospace fasteners for its robust properties.
- MP35N™/MP159™: A nickel-cobalt alloy known for its exceptional strength, toughness, and corrosion resistance, often used in aerospace applications requiring high performance under extreme conditions.
- Monel 400 and 500 Series: Nickel-copper alloys with excellent corrosion resistance in various environments, including seawater and acidic environments, making them suitable for marine and aerospace applications requiring corrosion resistance and high strength.
- Rene 41: Commonly used in aerospace applications, particularly in components subjected to extreme environments and high-stress conditions. A nickel-based superalloy known for its high strength, exceptional resistance to corrosion and oxidation, and excellent mechanical properties at high temperatures.
High-strength materials:
- H-11: A chromium-molybdenum-vanadium alloy steel with high hardenability and toughness, commonly used in aerospace tooling and components subjected to high temperatures and wear.
- 17-4PH: A precipitation-hardening stainless steel with high strength, excellent corrosion resistance, and good mechanical properties, suitable for aerospace applications requiring both strength and corrosion resistance.
- PH13-8Mo: A precipitation-hardening stainless steel alloy with high strength, good corrosion resistance, and excellent transverse toughness, often used in aerospace structural components and landing gear.
- Stainless 300 and 400 Series: Stainless steels known for their corrosion resistance, strength, and versatility, commonly used in commercial aerospace fasteners for their durability and resistance to oxidation and staining.
- Alloy Steel (4140, 4340, 8740): Alloy steels are high-strength, low-alloy steels containing additional alloying elements such as chromium, molybdenum, and nickel, offering enhanced mechanical properties and wear resistance.
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High Strength Fasteners that Exceed Standard and Quality
At Aerospace Manufacturing, we produce close-tolerance complex and high-strength fasteners that comply with all National Aerospace Standards and Military Specifications. All of our high-strength, high temperature fasteners are manufactured with precision, tested for quality at all stages of production, and in the final inspection, and are traceable from raw material to finished product.
Aerospace Manufacturing, Inc. is committed to quality. Our entire product line of standard fasteners, including Screws, Bolts, Pins, Studs, and Threaded Rods, is made with strict quality control procedures. This commitment ensures that our high-strength fasteners meet the exact specifications required for your intended aerospace applications. Our high-strength, high temperature fasteners are designed and engineered to withstand extreme conditions and provide reliable performance in critical aerospace systems.
AN
Army NavyAeronautical
Standard
MS
MilitaryStandard
NAS
NationalAerospace Standard
NA
NationalAerospace Standard
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