Aircraft Fastener Part Types

At ASAP 3Sixty, we can help you source the fasteners for aerospace applications that you need, quickly and easily. ASAP 3Sixty is a leader in parts distribution and your one-stop shop for aero fasteners, mil-spec fasteners, and more. Fasteners are mechanical hardware components that are designed to conjoin two or more components in a permanent or non-permanent fashion. Permanent fastening includes utilizing techniques such as welding, soldering, and riveting. Meanwhile, non-permanent fasteners include screws, nuts, bolts, Axial washers, and more. Non-permanent fasteners are useful to join components so that when removed, the components are not damaged. This also allows for easier removal for inspection, repair, and replacement of conjoined components.

Within the realm of aerospace, there are a grand amount of fasteners that are used on a single aircraft. On one Boeing 747-800, there are about 3,000,000 aircraft fasteners that are utilized across the various structures and components. During production or maintenance, fasteners may also be used to help Bearing Loads, both shear and tension. During operation, fasteners may transfer loads across different components. There are also different standards of fasteners, such as military fasteners that are utilized for defense purposes and feature much easier traceability.