Technical Corner: We make it simple.
We realise that sourcing and using the right products is not always as easy as it seems. Grampian Fasteners have created the Technical Corner to make fastener procurement that much simpler for you.
Technical Support Services
Grampian Fasteners make it point to go to its customers and see how they work, and this ensures that we fully understand their unique challenges and can offer knowledge as to how our products can improve their business operation.
Due to our close working relationship with key suppliers of specialist products (e.g. Nord-Lock, Lindapter, Loctite, etc) - we are able to call on their knowledge and experience as experts on fastener related subjects allowing us to provide full attention to our customers' needs and the challenges their applications present.
Technical Evaluation and Support (Customer Visits)
We can arrange a visit to your company by an experienced technical support engineer - who can perform product demonstrations / certified tests onsite. Together with us you can optimize your fastening applications by making use of our technical review / analysis service - helping to lower your overall cost, reach higher profitability and reduce maintenance downtime. For further information, please contact our our team.
Custom / Engineered Solutions
Many of our key suppliers can develop products that meet the needs of a particular project - large or small. They'll work closely with you on your bespoke solution, from initial concept/design through to guidance on installation. In some cases, tailored training programmes can also be designed and administered to help you become the expert!
Technical Articles, Charts, etc
Here you'll find useful articles, charts, etc., along with answers to common problems experienced by our customers.
We trust you'll find the information contained on this page useful; however, if you're looking for a bit of help with regards to selecting, using, and/or maintaining our products then drop us an email and we'll endeavour to find you the right solution.
Stainless Steel
An introduction to the material :
A brief overview of Stainless Steel, including; common specifications/basic composition, basic properties, common uses and applications. View the full guide / article here.
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Different grades for different locations :
An overview of the suitable grades of Stainless Steel for use in different locations/environments, including; industrial sites, urban sites, marine sites, and rural sites. View the full guide / article here.
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Torque applicable to material grades A2 and A4 :
This article dispels various theoritical and practical methods of determining tightening torque which may result in inaccurate measurements / over-torquing. Includes a table of recommended tightening torque values. View the full guide / article here.
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Thread Galling :
Definition / clarification of the phenomenon that is thread galling, including; common instances of the problem and the Industrial Fasteners Institute's suggested solution to the problem. View the full guide / article here.
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Standard Fasteners
Thread Equivalent Chart :
General information on thread equivalents. View the full guide / article here.
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Metric Washer Dimensions :
Chart of dimensions for metric sized washers. View the full guide / article here.
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Imperial Washer Dimensions :
Chart of dimensions for imperial sized washers. View the full guide / article here.
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Austenetic Material Data :
A summary of data relating to fasteners made of austenetic materials. View the full guide / article here.
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goes to its clients and sees how they work, and this allows us to understand and offer knowledge as to how our products can improve their facilities