4 Important Tips To Know Your Screws Better

I’m sure we all know the function of a precision screw but did you know that only precision shoulder screw can tolerate enough force to be used properly with other precision components. This makes them one of the most used forms of fastener in many industries such as aerospace, defence, automobiles, machinery and more.

1.      ABOUT A BASIC PRECISION SHOULDER SCREW –

Known to be a part of the electronic hardware family, they are sometimes even referred to as “tight tolerance” shoulder screws and are not governed by any official ANSI or ASME standard.

2.      MATERIAL AND SIZES -

They are even available off the shelf and ready for use in type 18-8/303 stainless steel and 416 stainless steel. The most common and standard sizes available in the market would be from 1/8 to ½ and metric from M4 to M12. Other sizes may be available on special order but such orders involve a lead time.

3.      IMPORTANT INFORMATION WHILE ORDERING -

It is important to ensure that you’re placing an order of the correct size and of the correct part number provided by the manufacturer which is unique to each product.

4.      MINIMUM CERTIFICATION REQUIRED –

The certificate of conformance or a CoC is usually considered to be enough for a supplier but full certification with material certs and test reports are also available most of the time.

These tips ought to make shopping of precision screws much easier. Although one can choose their own choice of fasteners, the best can be found at Universal Precision Screw (UPS). With high quality products and having earned the trust of their customers, UPS has established itself on an international market.