Titanium Fasteners

Titanium Product Range Matrix

Specifications & Standards of Titanium Fasteners

Chemical Composition of Titanium Fasteners

Mechanical Properties of Titanium Fasteners

Applications of Titanium Fasteners

• Marine & Offshore: Titanium fasteners are very resistant to corrosion in the sea and salty conditions, and therefore can be used in marine and offshore components. They find extensive application in boat hardware, offshore structures, and coastal installations where corrosion reliability over the long term and minimal maintenance are required.
• Desalination & Water Treatment: In a desalination facility, titanium fasteners are used in reliable seawater inlet and outflow systems in the brine. They have high corrosion resistance, thus have long service life and save a lot of money in terms of maintenance and replacement costs in the long term.
• Chemical Processing: Titanium pieces of fasteners are applied in the aggressive process streams where materials such as SS 316 can be affected by pitting or crevice corrosion. Titanium Grade 7 and Grade 12 are some of the grades that are commonly used in an effort to enhance chemical resistance and durability.
• Aerospace: In the aerospace field, titanium fasteners offer aerospace-weight assemblies that are lightweight yet high-strength, usually with Grade 5 and Grade 23. When they are installed with appropriate preset preload and torque monitoring, they work well in conditions of vibration and fatigue.
• Medical / Biotech: Titanium Grade 23 (ELI) fasteners will be utilized due to their biocompatibility and resistance to corrosion to allow safe and reliable operation in medical and biotech devices.

Industry–Grade Selection Guide

Why Choose Titanium Over Other Alloys?

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Titanium vs Stainless Steel:

Where performance at sea and weight minimization are important, titanium fasteners are the first choice with a great performance of corrosion resistance and long life. Stainless steel fasteners are cheaper and more easily available, hence they can be used for general purposes. In the case of normal industrial applications.

Titanium vs Monel:

Monel fasteners are an established marine alloy that works effectively in marine seawater. Nevertheless, depending on use and exposures, titanium may be superior to Monel in the reliability of long-term seawater corrosion. 

Titanium vs Inconel:

Inconel fasteners are to be used with high temperature resistance and oxidation. Instead, titanium fasteners are lightweight, with strength and resistance to corrosion, although they cannot withstand very high-temperature oxidation service.

Common Challenges with Titanium Fasteners

Some of the most common challenges that people face while installing the Titanium Fasteners in any structure are given below. 

Galling (Seizing)

One of the most widespread problems of titanium fasteners is falling because of the friction between the metals during the process of installation. In order to avoid seizing, apply a suitable anti-seize compound to the service temperature and media. Always use a controlled torque, install fasteners gradually, and use impact tools. Friction can also be minimized with PTFE or other such coatings where necessary. In certain designs, dissimilar mating materials (e.g. titanium bolt with a compatible nut material) are also used to reduce galling.

Torque–Tension Variation

Lubrication has a strong influence on the correlation between applied torque and the real load on the clamp. Even minor alterations may cause over- or under-tightening. Project-specific torque rules are suggested to meet the critical joints, and this offers a good performance that is reliable and repeatable.

Surface Damage / Embedding

Titanium is not very hard and may have a tendency to be damaged on the surface. Embedding and surface wear can be prevented by using appropriate washers, smooth bearing surfaces, and by not including burrs or sharp edges when assembling.

Manufacturing Process of Titanium Fasteners

The step-by-step process of how these high-quality Titanium Fasteners are manufactured is given below. 

• Raw Material Sourcing: Titanium raw material is obtained in certified titanium mills to ascertain proper grade, chemistry, and complete traceability.
• Forging / Cold Heading: The material is forged or cold headed, depending on its size and design, to produce the necessary strength and shape, depending on the design of fasteners.
• Machining: The machining is performed with precision with controlled parameters, and titanium is prone to galling and is sensitive to the surface.
• Threading: Threads are rolled or cut through thread rolling or thread cutting, and chosen according to the needs of the loads and application requirements.
• Cleaning / Passivation: The correct cleaning and passivation are undertaken to eliminate contaminants and increase the resistance to corrosion.
• Final Inspection & Packaging: The final inspection, marking, and packing in export grade are done in each batch to make sure that the global delivery is safe.

Quality Assurance & Testing

Below are our quality assurance and testing procedures that we strictly follow to assure the reliability and performance of our titanium fasteners.

• PMI Testing: The verification of grades is done with the help of PMI testing to check the right titanium material.
• Dimensional Inspection: All titanium fasteners are verified to have proper sizes and tolerances.
• Thread Gauging: GO/NO-GO gauges are used to check threads to ensure a good fit and functioning.
• Mechanical Testing: The mechanical testing is conducted to check the strength and reliability of the Titanium Fasteners.
• Third-Party Inspection: We also conduct third party inspection for independent inspection that can be done upon request in case it is necessary.
• Certification: We also provide a Mill Test Certificate (EN 10204 3.1 / 3.2) with every batch of our Titanium Fasteners.
• Traceability: Each batch has a heat and allotment number that can help the user trace.

Size Range & Availability

Include:

• Diameter: M3–M64 (typical) / inch 1/8”–2” (or your real capability)
• Threads: Metric coarse/fine, UNC/UNF
• Length: standard + custom
• Head styles: hex, socket, countersunk, button
• Ex-stock sizes if any (list only what you truly stock)

Common Stock Sizes

Why Choose Unifit Fastener for Titanium?

Unifit Fasteners is a reputable company that manufactures titanium fasteners, where people can find the best solutions to their problematic industrial fittings. Our grade of titanium goes across a variety of Grade 2, Grade 5, Grade 7, Grade 12, as well as Grade 23, with the support of in-house manufacturing capabilities. We are a team that specializes in custom manufacturing as per the drawings or specification sheets, making sure that there are no misfits or performance issues. All products are subject to stringent quality checks and inspection, and MTC 3.1 documentation and complete traceability are provided where necessary. Unifit can be a reliable supplier of titanium fastener needs due to our engineering assistance in grade choice, high-speed delivery, and packaging with international shipping.