• A286 Material Focus: Strength at High Temperature - Also known as Alloy 660, A286 bolts are a cost-effective material for high temperature  strength – see why in this snapshot newsletter. What specifications can you offer? A286 is available in ASTM and many AMS standards (often required for aerospace applications) including: ASTM A453, AMS 5525, AMS 5726, AMS 5732, AMS 5737, AMS 5804. What […]
• Differentiating Nickel Alloys: Monel, Hastelloy & Inconel? - Nickel alloys are known for their corrosion resistance, but each material has its own special focus. This newsletter gives a quick summary of the top grades.             Monel: Saltwater…And Strength For years, Monel bolts have been the go-to material for saltwater resistance by the military. […]
• Sulfuric Acid: Which Fastener Material is Best? - Sulfuric Acid ( H2SO4 ) is one of the most widely used and important acids, being an essential component to many industries. Equally as important is selecting the right material to survive this environment. This newsletter will provide options. WHICH IS BEST? That depends on BOTH concentration and temperature – […]
• Material Focus: 17-4 Bolts for Extreme Strength - High strength bolts are one of the main reasons engineers look to specialty materials. 17-4PH bolts often fulfill this demand. In this short newsletter we hope to answer many of your questions surrounding the age-hardened stainless steel we call 17-4PH How much strength can 17-4PH provide? 17-4PH bolts can provide […]
• Polymers at Cryogenic Temperatures - 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 […]
• How does 316 Stainless Compares to Specialty Steel Alloys - 316 stainless is a familiar alloy to many of us and perhaps one of the most widely used fastening materials. Though it serves a critical function for industry, 316 can often fall short in servicing challenging high strength, temperature and corrosion resistant applications. Here is how it measures up in […]
• Making the Right Choice: Inconel 600, 601, 625 & 718 -   Inconel bolts are a nickel alloy fastener that are known for their use in high temperature applications that also require high strength. Many grades are also used for their excellent level of corrosion resistance in harsh chemical environments. This brief newsletter highlights the unique attributes of each Inconel bolt […]
• Choosing a Non-Magnetic Fastener - Non-magnetic fasteners service a variety of applications mainly where magnetic “interference” needs to be avoided. Cryogenic and medical applications such as MRI’s are just a few of the key places non-magnetic fasteners are needed. This newsletter highlights a few specialty metal fasteners that can service non-magnetic needs. Inconel Bolts Non-magnetic […]
• Rolled vs Cut Threads - Fasteners threads are made by one of two processes. Rolling the threads of the bolt or cutting them. This newsletter will describe each process, as well as the advantages and disadvantages. Rolled Threads This type of thread is made by a forming process where threads are created as the fastener […]
• Solving The Cold Hard Truth of Cryogenic Gasket Failures - Cryogenic service can be harsh on any equipment, but gaskets have their own specific challenges. Due to the expansion and contraction when temperatures fluctuate between room and cryogenic, gasket sealing mechanisms can be compromised. This newsletter provides answers to issues facing gaskets in cryogenic service. How do cryogenic temps affect […]