Month: October 2022

🔋 Electroplated fasteners are fasteners that are coated with a thin layer of metal using an electroplating process. This metal coating provides a barrier against corrosion and wear and can also improve the appearance of the fastener.

There are many different metals that can be used for electroplating, including copper, nickel, and chromium. The type of metal used will depend on the intended application of the fastener. For example, chromium is often used for fasteners that will be exposed to 🌡 high temperatures, while nickel is often used for fasteners that need to be resistant to corrosion.

The electroplating process is relatively simple. First, the metal that will be used for electroplating is dissolved in a solution. Then, an electric current is passed through the solution, causing the metal to deposit onto the surface of the fastener. The thickness of the metal coating can be controlled by adjusting the electric current, the concentration of the metal solution, or the amount of time the fastener is left in the 🧪 solution. Once the desired thickness is achieved, the fastener is removed from the solution and allowed to dry.

Electroplated fasteners are used in a variety of applications, including automotive, plumbing, and electronics. They are especially well-suited for applications where corrosion resistance is important.

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The temperature has a significant impact on the hardness and strength of metals. When metals are 🥵 heated, they become harder and stronger. However, when they are 🥶 cooled, they become softer and more fragile.

There are three things to consider when choosing a suitable fastener for heat treatments:

🪙 The type of metal being used
🌡 The temperature range
🔩 The desired results

The metal used is crucial when choosing the appropriate binder for heat treatments. Different metals have different properties that make them more or less suitable for heat processing.

What’s 🔥 heat treatment? How can you tell if a bolt heat-treated? Heat treatments can be applied to fasteners made from all kinds of metals, but they are most commonly used on steel fasteners. This is because the heat treatment process varies depending on the steel grade.

Still, the material is 💦 cooled to a low temperature, reheated, and then quenched in liquid or normalized in the air before being tempered once again. To tell if a bolt is heat-treated, look for a hexagonal head with a marking indicating the heat-treatment strength level.

The bolt has probably not been heat treated if there is no stamp. However, some bolts are usually treated—Grade 5 bolts, for example. Heat treatments are a great way to improve the strength of your binding material.

By choosing the right fastener and heat treatment for your project, you can be sure that your fasteners will be up to the task. Thankfully 🙏, Tsamouris is here to help. We stock an extensive collection of heat-treated fasteners.