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Aerospace Fasteners: Overview

AN, MS and NAS fasteners in alloy steel, CRES, A286, Inconel and titanium, supplied in India with full traceability.

Overview

Aerospace fasteners are made to published military and industry standards, so every bolt, nut, washer and rivet is identical to its drawing and fully traceable. We supply the standard aerospace families for aircraft, helicopters, UAVs, defence ground equipment, MRO and test rigs.

Three standard systems cover most parts: AN (Army-Navy, the original series), MS (Military Standard) and NAS (National Aerospace Standard, often higher strength or closer tolerance). NASM is the current NAS-maintained version of many MS standards. European programmes use EN / ASNA and LN numbers.

Common AN, MS and NAS sizes in alloy steel and stainless steel are usually available ex-stock in India. Superalloy, titanium and special NAS parts are imported for you from AS9120-certified distributors, with certificate of conformity, mill test reports and full lot traceability. Ask us for current stock and lead time.

Specifications

Standard systemsAN, MS, NAS, NASM, EN / ASNA, LN
FamiliesBolts, screws, nuts, washers, solid and blind rivets, pins and collars, inserts
MaterialsAlloy steel, CRES 300-series, 17-4PH, A286, Inconel 718, Waspaloy, MP35N, Ti-6Al-4V, aluminium alloys
FinishesCadmium, zinc-nickel, passivated, silver plated, MoS2 / dry-film lube, anodised
DocumentsCertificate of conformity, mill test report, lot traceability
Supply in IndiaEx-stock common sizes; imported and made-to-drawing parts on order

Aerospace materials: typical properties

MaterialTypical tensile strengthService temperature (approx.)Where used
Alloy steel 4130 / 4140 / 8740125–160 ksi (860–1100 MPa)up to ~230 °C (cad plated)AN and NAS bolts, general airframe
H-11 tool steel260–300 ksi (1790–2070 MPa)up to ~315 °CVery high-strength bolts
CRES 302 / 304 / 31670–125 ksi (480–860 MPa)up to ~425 °CCorrosion-resistant screws and nuts
17-4PH (H1025)155 ksi (1070 MPa)up to ~315 °CStrong, corrosion-resistant bolts
A286 (AMS 5737)160 ksi (1100 MPa)up to ~650 °CEngine and hot-section bolts and nuts; non-magnetic
Inconel 718 (AMS 5662 / 5663)180–220 ksi (1240–1520 MPa)up to ~650 °CTurbine engines, high-load hot joints
Waspaloy (AMS 5707)160–175 ksi (1100–1200 MPa)up to ~730 °CHottest engine zones
MP35N (AMS 5844)260 ksi (1790 MPa)up to ~400 °CHighest strength with corrosion resistance
Ti-6Al-4V (AMS 4928 / 4967)160 ksi (1100 MPa); shear 95 ksiup to ~315 °CWeight-critical structure, about 44% lighter than steel
Aluminium 2024-T4 / 7075-T7362–68 ksi (430–470 MPa)up to ~120 °CRivets and light screws

Key features

  • Made to AN, MS and NAS standards
  • CoC, mill certificates and lot traceability
  • Ex-stock and import supply in India

Applications

Aircraft and helicoptersUAVs and dronesDefence equipmentMRO and overhaulSpace and test rigs

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