Essential Factors in Choosing the Right Fastener Joint


Release Time:

Aug 22,2025

Essential Factors in Choosing the Right Fastener Joint

1.Functional Requirements
Define the primary purpose: Connection, fixation, load transfer, sealing, or positioning?

 

2.Connection Method

  •   Removable assembly? → Use bolt-nut pairs.
  •   Permanent/semi-permanent? → Opt for thread-forming/tapping screws.

 

3.Dimensional Specifications

  •     Diameter (e.g., M6, M8)
  •      Thread Pitch (coarse/fine)

      Length
     Precision matching is essential for structural integrity.

 

4.Strength Grade (Critical Parameter!)

  •     Bolts: 4.8, 8.8, 10.9, 12.9
  •    Screws: 4.8, 8.8, A2-70, A4-80
          Higher numbers = greater strength
  •    Example: Grade 8.8 = 800 MPa tensile strength / 640 MPa yield strength.
  •   Risk of underspecification: Fracture failure.
  • Risk of overspecification: Cost waste or component damage.

 

5.Operating Environment

  • Outdoor humidity? Chemical exposure? High temperature? Vibration?
    Dictates material and surface treatment:
  • Coastal applications → Stainless steel (A4/316) or hot-dip galvanizing
  • Chemical plants → A4-80 stainless or specialty coatings

 

6.Anti-Loosing Requirements
     For high-vibration environments:

  •  Locking nuts (nylon insert / all-metal locking)
  • Spring washers
  • Thread-locking adhesives

 

7.Compliance Standards
    Adhere to international (ISO), national (GB), industry (DIN, ANSI), or corporate standards to ensure:

  •    Interchangeability
  • Quality assurance
  • Regulatory compliance


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