All equipment, fixtures, pieces of furniture and other components on an aircraft must be secured in order to ensure safe flight. On commercial airliners, passenger seats must be bolted together and to the aircraft itself. Read More…
Leading Manufacturers
Ford Fasteners, Inc.
Hackensack, NJ | 800-272-3673Our company has a reputation for superior products, customer service, and dependability. All our fastener products are built to last, and we know that our customers appreciate our dedication to using the best materials and manufacturing techniques. If you would like to learn more about us, contact us by phone or email, or stop by our website today!
The Paneloc Corporation
Farmington, CT | 860-677-6711The Paneloc Corporation manufactures precision-engineered hinges, latches and fasteners for a wide range of operating and environmental conditions within avionics, aerospace, military, armament and other high tech fields. We have wide variety of products in-stock and ready to ship to you, give us a call.
Delta Fastener Corp.
Houston, TX | 713-868-2351Delta Fastener Corp. supplies headed fasteners from only quality manufacturers. Our huge, readily available selection includes industrial bolts, nuts, washers, screws, etc. in a wide range of metal types and grades. Check out our online catalog or give us a call today for industrial bolts and more!
National Nail
Wyoming, MI | 800-968-6245National Nail is a manufacturer and distributor of high-quality, innovative product and service solutions. For over 50 years, we have developed fastening products for the residential, commercial, and industrial construction industries. We’re creative problem solvers who work with you to learn what your application needs so you get as much value as possible. Contact us today to learn more about what we do.
Tengco
Cerritos, CA | 714-676-8200Tengco is a reliable manufacturer of long-lasting fasteners, and we manufacture them for a number of different industries. Our uncompromising solutions are long lasting, and we are eager to work with your business today! If you would like to learn more information about our company then please give one of our representatives a call today!
Ocean State Stainless, Inc.
Huntington Beach, CA | 800-394-6396Semi-conductor, aerospace, scientific & petrochemical OEMs go to Ocean State Stainless for specialized & custom non-ferrous fasteners in stainless steel, aluminum, plastic & more. We are experienced manufacturers for corrosion resistance, strength, temperature & all those hard-to-find fasteners.
Aerospace Fasteners - Ford Fasteners, Inc.In military aircraft like fighter jets, explosive bolts (also called pyrotechnic fasteners) or other advanced or specialty fasteners are used to secure ejectable canopies. In aircraft intended for use in zero gravity situations, as is the case in high-altitude research aircraft and space exploration vehicles, fasteners are essential for securing equipment.
There are a few similarities between threaded aerospace fasteners and automotive fasteners. While aerospace fasteners manufactured in the United States are available in strength grades, automotive fasteners are categorized in diameters.
Aerospace Fasteners - Ford Fasteners, Inc.Steel and stainless steel are almost always used in the manufacture of automotive fasteners, while titanium is more common in aerospace applications.
There are many Aerospace fastener varieties. Some contain spiral ridges called threads that aid in the attachment of the fasteners. Continuous-thread studs, with two nuts applied, are used for flange bolting and are threaded from end to end.
Tap-end studs, in contrast, have a short thread on one end, used for screwing into a tapped hole, and a longer thread on the other. This longer end is called a nut-end and may have either a chamfered or round point. Another variation of aerospace fasteners are those with double-end studs, which have equal-length threads on both ends with chamfered points.
Double-end studs are used for flange bolting or other applications in which torching from both ends is necessary. Other types of aerospace fasteners include sheet metal industrial fasteners, riveting industrial fasteners and clinching industrial fasteners.
A wide variety of head options, which determine how the aerospace fastener will sit against the material, are available. The type of head also affects the required length of the aerospace fastener.
Environmental conditions to which the fasteners may be subjected, such as temperature, moisture, and ultraviolet radiation, should be considered. Other important considerations include the chemicals or other corrosive substances to which the aerospace fasteners may be exposed as well as the decorative properties required of the fastener itself, if any.