What are fastener standards?
Fastener standards are instrumental in specifying, testing, and evaluating the material, dimensional, mechanical, and metallurgical properties of the various forms of hardware fasteners.
What are the 2 classifications of fasteners?
There are many different types of fastener, each with their own purpose. Fasteners can broadly be categorised as either Permanent or Non-Permanent. Permanent Fasteners, such as rivets and nails, are single-use fasteners that are designed to permanently join two materials or parts. Removing the fastener destroys it.
How do you pick a fastener size?
This is how you choose the right bolt for the joint:
- First, identify the load case.
- Determine the necessary clamping force in the joint.
- Choose the smallest bolt diameter that can support the clamp load.
- Choose an effective bolt securing method.
- Decide on the most appropriate tightening method.
How do you specify fasteners?
Thread Count/Pitch US fasteners specify threads per inch (TPI), commonly called thread count, so 20 would represent 20 threads per inch. Metric fasteners instead specify a thread pitch which is the distance between the threads. Therefore, a 1.5 pitch would have 1.5 millimeters between each thread.
What does 10.9 mean on a bolt?
Bolt Grade Markings and Strength Chart
| Grade and Material | Mechanical Properties |
|---|---|
| Min. Tensile Strength (psi) | |
| Class 8.8 Medium carbon steel, quenched and tempered | 830 |
| Class 10.9 Alloy steel, quenched and tempered | 1040 |
| Class 12.9 Alloy steel, quenched and tempered | 1220 |
What are bolt grades?
The grade of a bolt determines the maximum amount of stress (tensile strength) that the bolt can handle. Tensile strength is the amount of pull the bolt can withstand before breaking. The method used for tightening the bolt is also dependent upon the grade of the bolt.
What is the ISO most famous standard?
The ISO 9000 family is the world’s best-known quality management standard for companies and organizations of any size.
What M10 means?
M10-1.0 x 20 Taking a closer look at this description, let’s explore its meaning: M = This designates the fastener is a metric size. 10 = The nominal diameter in millimeters. 1.0 = The thread pitch, or distance between threads, in millimeters. 20 = The fastener’s length, in millimeters.
What is a Grade 8 fastener?
Grade 8 Bolts and fasteners are comprised of carbon-alloy steel, heat treated in a carbon controlled atmosphere and are generally the most durable and reliable fastener. Grade 8 bolts have the highest ratings with tensile strength of 150,000 psi.
What is the scale of ISO metric nut grades?
Bolt Grade Markings The common class (grades) for metric are 5.8, 8.8, 10.9 and 12.9. Each grade has a specific bolt strength. No matter the system used to grade the bolts, the higher number means the stronger the bolt.