Plastic fasteners are used where there are conditions in which metal will just not do. Plastic fasteners can be chemical-resistant, corrosion-resistant, very strong, heat-resistant, non-conductive, impervious to UV light, and very lightweight. The applications are endless.
Plastic fasteners can be just as strong, and keep from creeping out of place just as well as metal fasteners. They are made using a very wide variety of methods, and with highly differing types of plastics, including, but not limited to: ABS, acetal, CPVC, fiber glass G-10, glass-filled nylon, PCTFE, polycarbonate, polyester, polyethylene, polypropylene, polystyrene, polysulfone, PPS, PVC, PVDF, and vinyl ester.
Some patented, brand name materials for plastic fasteners are: Delrin, Halar, Isoplast, Kynar, Lexan, Noryl, PEEK, PES, Radel, Ryton, Teflon, Tefzel, Torlon, UHMW, Ultem, and Vespel.
If you are using fasteners for super-lightweight projects, plastic fasteners are your answer. When you have a use for many screws, for example, the combined weight of metal screws might be out of the question. Plastic fasteners can be made tough enough not to melt under heat or pressure, and the real kicker is that they do not conduct electricity, an indispensable quality for machinery where such conductivity would adversely affect whatever the machine is supposed to do.
There are at least a hundred different materials for plastic screws. Craftech Industries is a commercial supplier of plastic fasteners. Even though they are a private company, their website contains much interesting, useful, and comprehensive information about each kind of fastener and material they offer.
Related Articles of Interest :
-
Fasteners: An Overview
10 August 2010 8:30 PM |
No Comments
Fasteners are the pervasive and unseen force holding our industrial world together. Only gravity can claim a greater responsibility for keeping things together. When one speaks of fasteners, one refers to all manner of screws, bolts, anchors, Velcro, threaded bars, and so on. Fasteners hold...
-
A Look at Industrial Fasteners
10 August 2010 8:30 PM |
No Comments
Industrial fasteners are used in aerospace, military, construction, and other industrial applications. These are extremely strong, extremely weather resistant, and almost completely corrosion- and rust-proof. They are made from a variety of metals, including stainless steel, chromium, and carbon. Industrial fasteners can take many forms,...
-
Benefits of Concrete Fasteners
10 August 2010 8:30 PM |
No Comments
A concrete fastener is a screw, bolt system, or other fastening technique, designed to attach any non-structural object to a section of concrete. The concrete can be in the ground, or it can be part of a wall or other standing structure. There are an...
-
The Benefits of Stainless Steel Fasteners
10 August 2010 8:30 PM |
No Comments
Stainless steel fasteners are made of steel that has been mixed with at least a ten percent compound of chromium, and possibly other metals, so that the steel doesn’t rust or corrode. This makes stainless steel fasteners great for outdoor conditions, where there is a...
-
A Look at Deck Fasteners
10 August 2010 8:30 PM |
No Comments
Deck fasteners are screws especially manufactured to fasten the many soft, thin planks of a wood en deck in place. Wooden decks must be able to withstand many different kinds of weather and corrosion, and so deck fasteners must be able to stand up to...
-
Metal Fasteners: An Overview
10 August 2010 8:30 PM |
No Comments
Metric fasteners are fasteners that are manufactured and labeled according to a worldwide standard of measurement. That worldwide standard is set by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), which is based in Geneva, Switzerland. That worldwide standard is based on the metric system. There are...
-
The Advantages of Hook Loop Fasteners
10 August 2010 8:30 PM |
No Comments
Hook-loop fasteners are a two-faced fastening system whereby one face is covered in tiny nylon fibers with little hooks on the ends of them, and the other face is covered in tiny nylon loops. When the two faces are pressed together, some of the hooks...
-
Plastic Pallets
10 August 2010 8:30 PM |
No Comments
Plastic is a universally used material for decoration, storage, and construction purposes. The versatility that plastic offers is second to none. Plastic is a synthetic material that can be easily molded into any shape, size, and design. Plastic is a durable material and is preferred...
-
Plastic Sheets
10 August 2010 8:30 PM |
No Comments
Plastic sheets have created a buzz in the industrial and consumer market. Their usage has expanded to places unimaginable. It is rare to find any house or office that is made without the help of plastic sheets. Plastic is a durable and sturdy material usually...
-
Plastic Picnic Tables
10 August 2010 8:30 PM |
No Comments
Plastic picnic tables are one of the best materials for picnic tables and are a perfect alternative to wood. Plastics are designed with immense variation in properties, such as heat tolerance, hardness, resiliency and many others. Plastic picnic tables are extremely durable and degrade very...