Reference consensus standards referred to in this guide were current at the time of publication. Rivets are used in a very wide variety of applications ranging from aircraft structures. These fasteners are used to mechanically join or affix other hardware objects together, and come in many forms which include rivets, nuts, bolts, studs, screws, washers, eyebolts, nails, and threaded fasteners. To be the globally recognized, north american focused, leading association representing the interests of the manufacturers of mechanical fasteners and formed parts, and the key suppliers to the industry, fostering their working together to shape the future of. The practices cover the types of retaining devices described in the following sections. The nuts, bolts, and washers used on the airplane are in. Standardization of dimensions, tolerances, mechanical and functional properties, test methods and acceptance procedures of fasteners. Metric thread specification is given through iso standards. However, it is not corrosion resistant and must therefore have some type of coating to protect it from corrosion. The selfclinching fastener handbook pennengineering. In the event of any breach of the foregoing warranty, buyers sole remedy shall be to return defective goods after receiving authorization. At reid products we also manufacture thousands of oem and customer specials that are not listed in this guide.
Nas standards include part standards for high strength, precision fasteners. It does not mention outgassing problems caused by the relatively high vapor pressure of these metals. All of our fasteners are manufactured with precision, tested for quality at all stages in production as well as in the final inspection, and traceable from raw. Advisory circular 2129 pdf, detecting and reporting suspected. These fastener standards allow hardware product manufacturers, as well as the endusers of such products, to examine and assess. Metric thread specifications always begin with thread series designation for example m or mj, followed by the fastener s nominal diameter and thread pitch both in units of millimeters separated by the symbol x. We do not guarantee its completeness or validity and assume no. Pdf aircraft components need to be selected and manufactured to adequately combat the environment, temperature, loading, compatibility. Shop our fastener catalog for aircraft fasteners today. Fastener standards address the dimensions, testing, and use of screws, bolts, nuts, rivets, flanges, studs, and so forth.
Din standards are the results of work at national, european andor international level. Requirements are described in three appendixes and two addenda, the applicability of which shall be defined by contract. These products range from standard pin products to more. To provide approvals under which these groups of parts could be produced, the faa issued the following technical standard orders tso.
Aerospace quality standards numbering system zinternational standards 91xx harmonized across all 3 aerospace sectors and are recognized globally zas standards americas published by society of automotive engineers zen standards europe published in europe by asd former aecma. All products mil spec fasteners nas national aerospace. Introduction the strength capability of aerospace threaded fasteners is typically specified as a minimum tensile strength or minimum double shear strength in either a standard part or procurement specification. The most common aerospace fastener plating material is cadmium. International aerospace quality standard as 9100, 2001 edition, quality management systems aerospace requirements, was adopted on march 1, 2002 for use by the department of defense dod. Aerospace alloy steel fasteners are usually cadmium plated for corrosion protection. The internal, integral lock makes them ideal fastners for highvibration, fod critical applications. Nas and na fastener standards nas stands for national aerospace standard.
Requirements the boeing quality management system requirements for suppliers document d682479 pdf file contains the supplier quality management system requirements of the boeing company. Thread series is a standard based upon the number of threadsinch for a. Nas standards brochure aerospace industries association. Army navy fastener standards an fasteners are the industry standard. The pins are made of cadmiumplated alloy steel with protruding or 100degree flush heads.
With ubiquitous usage in many fields of industry, fasteners come in a similarly wide variety, differing even within the range of a single design in everything from size to material, coating, inspection criteria, etc. Standard fasteners aerospace manufacturing produces closetolerance high strength, complex fasteners that conform to all national aerospace standards and military specifications. Code courses are developed and presented by respected industry experts who understand and can communicate code and standard relevance and their impact on safety, quality and integrity. Gillis aerospace manufactures all standard aerospace fasteners. The customer must satisfy themselves with the performance of the fastener and validity of the data. On european level, din standards committee aerospace is also involved in the work of centc 436 project committee cabin air quality on civil aircraft chemical agents and internationally in isotc 20 aircraft and space vehicles and its subcommittees. This means that they conform to a set of instructions that have been established by industry experts to provide uniform and consistent product. Gillis aerospace has accumulated fasteners 50 years of skilled experience in the field of aerospace. For more detailed tooling information together with dimensional data and up to date. The following table is provided for guidance only as there are often dimensional variations between standards. Products listed as military standards have been manufactured to meet or exceed those standards. Howmet aerospace about us howmet fastening systems.
The bolt can have a standard thread, since the tapped hole does all the locking. The boeing d590 parts standards manual lists, in the individual listing for each standard, the manufacturers part number for each of their products that are qualified to that standard the hiloks, that is. Aerospace threaded fastener strength in combined shear and. The products in this catalog have been designed and manufactured to perform to specific standards for the military aerospace markets. When referring to standards and specifications, we will use only the wellknown initials of the above societiesansi, asme, ifi, astm and sae. Accredited by airbus, stelia, liebherr, safran, zodiac aerospace, kalistrut aerospace. Pin fastening systems are torquecontrolled fasteners. In addition to our riveting tool products, fsi is an authorized stocking distributor of blind fasteners for the. Lisi aerospace offers a wide range of innovative fasteners and ranks among the worlds top three leaders in aerospace fastening solutions. This sae aerospace standard as covers devices whose primary function is the retention of fasteners, except for such devices that are integral with the item being retained. Nc19fenb f asteners and attachment parts with hexagonal head.
Quality, on time delivery, responsiveness and agility. Aerospace threaded fastener strength in combined shear. Home monogram aerospace fasteners monogram aerospace. This chart is a guide to help determine how much a solid rivet should be squeezed. The production process is fully integrated in order to provide customers with very high level service. National aerospace standards aerospace industries association. On the other hand, rivets are considered to be permanent fasteners since removing rivets will. As it relates to fasteners, din standards are usually for parts in metric sizes. Once accepted, the standards project is carried out according to set rules of procedure by the relevant din standards committee. Description this section contains information on the correct usage and identification of bolts, flat washers, lock washers, nuts, lock nuts, fittings and torque data. Consult pem bulletin ss for information on these types of fasteners.
It is an indicator that the nuts are made to very specific standards to stand up to the toughest jobs without faltering. Born from many wellknown and longstanding brands, howmet fastening systems is the premier designer and manufacturer of aerospace and industrial fasteners, latches, bearings, fluid fittings and installation tools. Nas standards are published and ed by the aerospace industries association aia. It is intended for advisory purposes only and use of this information is completely voluntary. Bolts of stainless steel cresare available in a variety of alloys with ultimate strengths from 70 to 220 ksi. Sps technologies continues to advance the materials, designs, and manufacturing practices of aerospace fasteners today to meet the unique needs of next generation vehicles and assembly techniques. The aerospace fasteners market is projected to grow from 5. However, reference consensus standards are subject to change by any standards organizations at any time. Aircraft fastener classifications and military specification. Threads on aircraft bolts and screws are of the american national standard type. This guide represents some of the aerospace and aircraft industry standard parts we make.
Com fastener technical data and charts section important disclaimer all of the information provided in this section has been assembled with concern for accuracy. Tr fastenings will not be held responsible for any failure that may occur from the use of this. Sae j1648 aug1996 protective coatings for fasteners sae j1701 mar1999 torquetension tightening for inch series fasteners sae j1701m jul1996 torquetension tightening for metric series fasteners sae j2486 may1999 tension indicating washer tightening method for fasteners 2. Please contact our sales department with your special fastener, pin, or machined part requirements.
Glf fastener distributorsupplies milspec hardware and milspec fasteners to the navy and department of defense including milspec screws and milspec bolts and aerospace fasteners. Aia is the national trade association representing u. Thread information is available in tabular form from many sources including mechanical. We are one of the 3 world leaders in the field of aeronautical fasteners. Aerospace fasteners nni training and consulting, inc. Introduction the strength capability of aerospace threaded fasteners is typically specified as a minimum tensile strength or minimum double shear strength in either a standard. Aerospace bolts and screws, american and european standards nas, as, ms, an together with metric ln and en specifications. With ubiquitous usage in many fields of industry, fasteners come in a similarly wide variety, differing even within the range of a single design in everything from size. Subject matter experts from aia member companies participate in committees and working groups to develop and maintain the nas library, which currently contains over 1400 active standards. Figure 68, combines the features of a rivet and a bolt and is used for highstrength, interferencefree fit of primary structures. Since there are a great many types of standard selfclinching of selfclinching fasteners. To verify latest qualifications status, contact sps technologies aerospace fasteners group customer service department. The fastener manual was intended primarily for aeronautical applica.
Barrett march 1990 the manual describes various platings that may be used for corrosion control including cadmium and zinc plating. This is general information and may vary greatly depending upon the application. This is particularly challenging when installing fasteners into stainless steel sheet metal. Fastener technology corporation ftc, based in north hollywood, california, has been delivering innovative, highstrength aerospace and captive fastening products since 1979. If your application requires that the fastener clinches into stainless steel, be sure you use the fasteners specifically designed for this purpose. Standard design has locking extrusion on lower leg unless noted by type. Our wide range of products enables us to meet all our customers needs at the best cost. All of our fasteners are manufactured with precision, tested for quality at all stages in production as well as in the final inspection, and traceable from raw material to finished product. Metric thread specifications always begin with thread series designation for example m or mj, followed by the fasteners nominal diameter and thread pitch both in units of millimeters separated by the symbol x. Sae fastener standards manual 2009 edition r sae j1061 feb2008 surface discontinuities on general application bolts, screws, and studs sae j1102 feb1995 mechanical and material requirements for. The fastener shall consist primarily of a nut, a body, a core bolt, an insert, and a forming sleeve.
Safety cable, safety wire, key washers, and cotter. The national aerospace standards nas are voluntary standards developed by the aerospace industry. Army navy fastener standards an fasteners are the industry standard for aircraft, and the name an stands for armynavy. Fasteners and attachment parts such as bolts produced by gillis aerospace are mainly made of. The dimensions and other physical characteristics shall be as specified on the applicable standard drawing. Please contact our sales department with your special fastener, pin, or. Service manual supplement july 2016 introduction ii sae and metric fastener torque specifications intr oduction intr oduction fastener identificationfastener identification. In the event of any breach of the foregoing warranty, buyers sole remedy shall be to return defective goods after receiving authorization from seller for replacement or refund of the purchase price, at the sellers option. Sae and metric fastener torque specifications rev a july 2016. A great deal of manufactured fasteners are standards. Monogram aerospace fasteners, a trimas company and part of our trimas aerospace business, has established itself as the premier leader of blind bolt technology in the aerospace industry.
These items include such hardware as rivets, fasteners, bolts, nuts, screws, washers, cables, guides, and. The term fastener covers all types of products designed to mechanically connect two or more structural parts to form a solid or movable joint or to contribute essentially. Ftcs reputation is built on the design of leadingedge fasteners and unparalleled fast delivery. The construction manual implied using a brass compression fitting. The fastener shall be of a multiple piece construction and furnished as an integral assembly.
Nl din standards committee aerospace din standards committee aerospace. Present in the aerospace industry since 1977, lisi aerospace is a worldwide manufacturing specialist for assembly solutions as well as engine and structural components used for aircrafts. Beyond that, other materials such as adhesives and sealant are also included. Representing the interests of north american mechanical fastener manufacturers since 1931. The committees below can access the documents of isotc 20sc 4. Many of the materials, designs, and manufacturing practices that have become industry standards were pioneered by sps technologies. We represent a broad spectrum of the worlds most prominent quality manufacturers and we have over 100,000 different part numbers in stock. The base year considered for the report is 2015, and the forecast period is 2016 to 2021. Aerospace manufacturing produces closetolerance high strength, complex fasteners that conform to all national aerospace standards and military specifications. We have built our reputation on 70 years of experience working in collaboration with airbus, boeing, embraer, bombardier, rolls royce, utc, snecma, geae, etc. Although one finds standards in all industry segments, the aerospace fastener segment seems to have a higher percentage than most others. Huckclinch blind rivets are precisionmade aerospace fasteners produced to the requirements of the milr7885 and nas1686 procurement standards. Our fastener superstore is the trusted source for aerospace fasteners and milspec fasteners.
The courses provide premier training on critical asme codes and standards. It tools that help support the standards development process. Metric threads are defined in the standards document iso 9651. Aerospace fasteners market industry analysis and forecast. With our large global sales force, we can provide fastener. The standard specifies additional requirements identified by the aerospace industry specifically for an aerospace quality management system based on iso.
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