Titanium Fasteners

Titanium is an inert metal alloy that is usuallyindustries, and oil industries. Another advantage of
combined with aluminum, steel, manganese andtitanium is that it is heavier compared to steel.
molybdenum. A titanium alloy is almost as strongThis is an important feature in fasteners because
as steel but forty five percent lighter. Titaniuma heavy fastener or screw can hold more weight
fasteners are used in the aircraft industry in acompared to a stainless steel fastener.
great quantity because they reduce the weight ofTitanium fasteners are also used in grand prix
the aircraft and are corrosion resistant.racecars' wheels. This is because of their
Titanium fasteners such as screws are alsolightweight and adherence properties. A titanium
corrosion resistant because of the oxide layerscrew will adhere to any surface after some time
that forms on titanium alloys. This layer is thebecause of the oxide layer that forms
main reason for the extensive use of titanium inautomatically on the surface of the metal.
many industries. An amazing fact about this layerTitanium also has astounding galvanizing properties,
is that it is automatically replaced if scratched orwhich means that it can be mixed with many
removed. Fasteners and screws undergometals such as aluminum and steel to form an
tremendous amount of scratching and friction andalloy that is suitable for the purpose that it serves.
this is the reason why titanium is used in theThe price of titanium fasteners ranges from
manufacturing of such products.$0.45 to$10 per piece. The price varies according
The oxide layer that forms on the fastenerto the size and the metal that it is combined with.
protects it from corrosion thus making it durableTitanium fasteners are a good option for those
and sturdy. Titanium fasteners also include bolts,who want the structure to be durable, stable, and
washers, nuts, and flanges. These types oflong lasting.
fasteners are used in sports, petrochemical