Carbon Steel Fasteners

Carbon steel fasteners are widely used in industrial applications to join or fasten two or more parts due to their strength, durability and economical nature. These are bolts, nuts, screws and washers and are characterised by high tensile strength and high load-carrying capacity. Due to their general applicability and easy access, they are widely used for various applications in the construction of buildings.

Features of  Carbon Steel Fasteners

Carbon steel fasteners have many benefits, which is why they are used in many areas. Here are some key features:

• Strength and Durability: Carbon steel fasteners are highly tensile and can withstand wear and tear, making them suitable for use in heavy duty applications.
• Variety of Grades: Various grades are produced, including low carbon, medium carbon and high carbon grades, based on the hardness and strength needed for the particular application.
• Cost-Effective: Carbon steel fasteners are affordable and suitable for projects with limited funds.
• Corrosion Resistance: Carbon steel fasteners are not as resistant to corrosion as stainless steel fasteners, but they can be coated with zinc plating, black oxide or hot-dip galvanising to enhance their resistance to rusting.
• Machinability: Carbon steel is not very hard and easy to work with, which makes the manufacturing of fasteners easier.
• Heat Treatability: Carbon steel has the ability to be heat treated in order to increase its hardness and strength for use in various applications.
• Mechanical Properties: Carbon steel fasteners are moderately hard, strong and ductile and are used in structural and non-structural applications.

These features make carbon steel fasteners to be useful in many industries and commercial activities.

Applications of Carbon Steel Fasteners

Carbon steel fasteners are used in different fields and in different industries. Here are some common uses.

• Construction: Carbon steel fasteners join constructional steel structures, bridges and buildings because of their strength and load carrying capacity.
• Automotive Industry: Carbon steel fasteners are used in auto industry for the engine parts, chassis, suspension systems and interior trims, which offer strength and dependability.
• Machinery and Equipment: Carbon steel fasteners are used in the manufacturing of industrial machines, pumps and compressors, among other things.
• Agricultural Equipment: Carbon steel fasteners are applied in agricultural equipment and instruments including tractors, and harvesters.
• Marine Applications: Carbon steel fasteners are used in non-critical marine structures such as boat frame, deck accessories and engine support structures.
• Oil and Gas Industry: Carbon steel fasteners are used in the oil rig, pipeline, and other structures.
• Furniture Manufacturing: Carbon steel fasteners are used in furniture production and other furniture hardware, such as fasteners for frames, hinges and other hardware elements.
• Railways: Track bolts and nuts are used in rail fastening systems and they are made of carbon steel.

These application show how versatile carbon steel fasteners are and how they are needed in so many industries that need strength and durability.