ME 133

present by:
MONTEL, JOAN
REAS, CAREN
BSIE 3A
A fastener is a device that mechanically joins two or
more objects together. Normally, fasteners can be
permanent or non-permanent but are often used to
create non-permanent joints.

Applications of fasteners are common today since it offers a greater

benefit over other joining processes. In fact, almost all industrial
applications can be design to use fasteners only that some factors
must be considered. Things to considered include:
 • Threading
• Applied load on the fastener
• Stiffness of the fastener
• Also, the number of fasteners required must be
taken into account.
FASTENER
Common applications of fasteners around us include
APPLICATIONS
chairs, tables, stools, doors, windows, kitchen
utensils, electrical devices, etc. Broad use of fastener
are automotive industries, aviation, agricultural
equipment, marines, etc. in fact, anywhere equipment
is dealt with fasteners are always put into
consideration
FASTENER MATERIALS

Fasteners are commonly made with steel. The major used steel fasteners in
industries are carbon steel, stainless steel, and alloy steel. Stainless steel
fasteners are used in three grade 200 series, 300 series, and 400 series.
Some other materials such as titanium, aluminum, and various alloys are also
used for the construction of metal fasteners. In most cases, special coatings or
plating may be applied to metal fasteners to increase their performance
characteristics, for instance, enhancing corrosion resistance. Zinc, chrome, and
hot-dip galvanizing are common coating/plating perform on fasteners. Although,
iron is a constituent of most fasteners.
ADVANTAGES
OF FASTENERS

• Weight reduction in the component is typically achieved.

• Ability to join high-strength steel up to a tensile strength of Rm
= 1500 MPa.
• Minimum space requirements are needed within the tool.
• Tool maintenance is easy and simple.
• Capable of joining a wide range of sheet metal thickness with
only one nut type t = 0.5 to 5mm.
• All surface-coated sheet metal panels are feasible.
• Easy and simple installation in every work direction.
 DISADVANTAGES OF
FASTENER

• Extra weight is added to the components.

• Bond lines are obvious.
• They require holes that weaken the components.
• They carry all load at specific points, which
contribute to fatigue.
• Difficulty of refastening
• Corrosion, and
• Force precision.
 3 KINDS OF FASTENING
Temporary Fastening
When parts of a machine are joined in such a way that these can be disjointed or joined
again easily, it is called temporary fastening. There is no harm to the machine or its parts
in temporary fastening.
Semi-permanent Fastening
In a semi-permanent fastening method, the fastening may be destroyed but not work. It is
used when the joints have had little chance of re-opening. Such as soldering, and
riveting.
Permanent Fastening
They are single-use fasteners designed to be a permanent joint between two materials or
parts. When a permanent fastener is used, the parts will never come apart. Example of
permanent fasteners is rivets, welding, soldering, and brazing.
TOOLS IN SEMI- AND
PERMANENT FASTENING

SOLDERING: WELDING :

RIVETING :
 TYPES OF
BOLTS FASTENERS SCREWS

THREADED NUTS

A threaded fastener has internal and external screw threads. Screws, nuts, and
bolts are common types of threaded fasteners out there.
Bolts – have a head on one end, usually a hex head, and are threaded on the
other. Bolts are generally used in conjunction with a nut and sometimes with a
washer to hold them in place.
Screws – are similar to bolts because they also have a head on one end and a
thread on the other. Screws are usually used to screw into an internally threaded
hole. Cap screws, machine screws, and woodscrews are the different types of
screws available.
 STUDS

Studs – in this case, studs are threaded on both ends, and

HEX therefore have no end. They are also used to join components
NUTS
with internally threaded holes together. However, two parts are
joined in this case.

NUTS

Nuts are used in conjunction with a bolt to clamp two or more parts together.
Common types of nuts include:
Hex nuts – is a plain, hexagonal nut with an internal thread. It is the most
common type of nut and is used in numerous applications.
Locknuts – these types of fasteners are used when the nut needs to be locked
in place without clamping onto another object.

LOCK NUTS
 Nylon insert nuts – have hexagonal-shaped nuts have a nylon insert
which prevents the nut from losing due to vibration.
Shear nuts – these types of fasteners are cone-shaped nuts with a
NYLON hexagonal gripping point that snaps off when the maximum torque has
INSERT
NUTS been reached. These nuts are difficult to remove.
SHEAR
NUTS

Wingnuts – feature two external wings that allow manual turning.

They are commonly used in applications where the nut will be
regularly removed.

Washers are types of fasteners used between the had of a bolt, screw, and nut to
clamp material together. Their primary purpose is to increase the bearing area of the
WINGNUTS
head and also protecting the material underneath from damage. Below are the
different types of washer and their uses.
CUP WASHER

Flat washers – are the most common types of washers and are used to evenly
distribute the bolt, screw, and nut load as the fastener is tightened.
Cup washers – is in form of a cup so that the head of the fastener can fit in. these
create a flush finish with the fastener head, it is used in conjunction with a wood
screw.
SPRING WASHER
Spring washers – these types of fasteners are also known as locking washer
because it stops the bolt, screw or nut from vibrating loose.
Repair washers – also referred to as penny washers or fender washers. They are
designed to create a greater bearing surface and prevent pull-through. These
fastener types feature a small inside diameter.

FLAT WASHER

REPAIR WASHER
 POP
RIVETS

RIVETS
Rivets are permanent fasteners, that is, when removed, they cannot be re-used.
Rivets are used in some industries and for some special applications. However, they
are commonly used to join metal sheets and plates

Pop rivets – these types of fasteners consist of hats and mandrels. They are used to
join two materials together. In its working, the mandrel is forced into the rivet body,
forcing the body to expand and grip onto the material. The remaining mandrel
snaps off as soon as it’s gripped.
Large flange pop rivets – are similar to pop rivets in their application but features a
larger flange.
LARGE FLANGE
POP RIVETS Multi-grip rivets – these types of fasteners are used when
joining materials with different thicknesses. Normally, the
materials will be required multiple rivet sizes. Multi-grip
rivets are very versatile and cost-effective.
MULTI-GRIP RIVETS
And, that would be all,....