In Part 1 of Nut Case, we talked about the importance of using high-quality fasteners and covered the ins and outs of aircraft bolts. In Part 2, we’ll look at the hardware used to secure those bolts, starting with nuts. The nuts in airplane applications usually have no identification on them, but they are manufactured
[portfolio_slideshow id=31747] There’s something troubling about seeing automotive nuts, bolts, and other fasteners that have been chosen simply because they look good. After all, the nuts and bolts used to stick parts together onto your hot rod or truck are absolutely critical. For fasteners that work (and work well), look no further than the aircraft
When it comes to properly tightening automotive fasteners, there are several methods you can use. The most accurate way is to use a stretch gauge to measure the overall stretch of a fastener. This ensures the bolt has been stretched to achieve the proper amount of clamping force without being over-tightened. The problem is most
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