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Parker Fastener NAS1351/NAS1352 Socket Head Cap Screws:

Parker Fasteners, a leader in precision fastener manufacturing, specializes in producing high-quality socket head cap screws that adhere to National Aerospace Standards (NAS), specifically the NAS1351 and NAS1352 series. These screws are essential to aerospace and industrial applications, offering exceptional performance and reliability.

Materials and Their Advantages:

Parker Fasteners manufactures NAS1351 and NAS1352 screws using premium materials, each selected for specific performance attributes:

  • Alloy Steel: Known for its high tensile strength and durability, alloy steel ensures that the screws can withstand significant mechanical stress, making them ideal for critical structural applications.
  • Corrosion-Resistant Steel: This material offers excellent resistance to oxidation and corrosion, extending the lifespan of the screws in harsh environments
  • Heat-Resistant Steel : providing reliable performance in high-temperature conditions. Stainless steels are highly resistant to oxidation, particularly at elevated temperatures. These steels are non-magnetic and maintain their toughness at both high and low temperatures.

Finishes and Their Benefits:

To enhance the performance and longevity of NAS1351 and NAS1352 screws, Parker Fasteners offers various finishes:

  • Passivation: This process removes surface contaminants from stainless steel, enhancing its natural corrosion resistance and ensuring optimal performance in corrosive environments.
  • Cadmium Plating: Provides excellent corrosion resistance and lubricity, which is crucial in aerospace applications where components are exposed to harsh environments.
  • Black Oxide: Offers mild corrosion resistance and an attractive black finish, suitable for applications where aesthetics and minimal light reflection are important.

Key Differences Between NAS1351 and NAS1352 Screws:

While both NAS1351 and NAS1352 screws are socket head cap screws used in aerospace applications, the primary distinction between them lies in their thread pitch:

  • NAS1351: Specifies socket head cap screws with a fine thread pitch.
  • NAS1352: Specifies socket head cap screws with a coarse thread pitch.

Advantages of Each Thread Type:

Fine Threads (NAS1351):

  • Higher Tensile Strength: Fine threads have a larger minor diameter, which can result in higher tensile strength.
  • Better for Hard Materials: They are more suitable for hard materials, providing a tighter fit.
  • Enhanced Vibration Resistance: Fine threads are less likely to loosen under vibration due to their shallower thread angle.

Coarse Threads (NAS1352):

  • Faster Assembly: Coarse threads engage more quickly, facilitating faster assembly processes.
  • Better for Soft Materials: They are more suitable for softer materials, providing better grip and reducing the risk of stripping.
  • Improved Resistance to Thread Damage: Coarse threads are less susceptible to damage and are easier to repair if damaged.

bisco industries: Availability and Competitive Pricing

For procurement needs, bisco industries is a trusted distributor of Parker Fasteners’ product offerings. bisco maintains extensive inventory for Parker products, ensuring quick availability to meet project timelines. bisco industries commitment to competitive pricing and readily available stock makes them a preferred choice for businesses seeking quality fasteners.

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News & updates

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Product Spotlight: MS21043-3 Military Standard Lock Nuts

MS21043-3

MS21043-3 Self-Locking Hex Nuts

bisco now stocks MS21043-3 lock nuts (locknuts) along with many other lock nuts in the MS21043 series. bisco’s MS21043-3 corrosion resistant steel hex lock nuts meet military standard (MS) NASM21043 and fall under National Stocking Number (NSN) 5310-00-844-3302. MS21043-3 lock nuts provide secure fastening that combats loosening from vibration and torque making them ideal for high-stress applications such as aircraft and military equipment.

MS21043-3 Features

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Product Spotlight: MS21060L3 Military Standard Nutplates

MS21060L3

MS21060L3 Self-Locking, Floating Nutplates

bisco industries is proud to supply MS21060L3 nutplates as well as the entire line of MS21060 series nutplates. bisco’s MS21060L3 self-locking floating nutplates meet military standard (MS), NASM21060, and fall under National Stocking Number (NSN), 5310-00-779-6625. MS21060L3 floating nutplates are widely used in aerospace and defense applications to allow secure installation of captive nuts behind panels.

MS21060L3 Features

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bisco Earns Raytheon Supplier Excellence Award

bisco industries has been recognized with a four star 2015 Operational Excellence Supplier Award from Raytheon’s Integrated Defense Systems. The award is in recognition of bisco’s exemplary performance in helping Raytheon deliver mission assurance to their customers.

Raytheon’s Integrated Defense Systems business instituted the annual Supplier Excellence Awards program to recognize suppliers who have provided outstanding service and partnership in exceeding customer requirements. Award candidates are judged on certain criteria, including overall quality, on-time delivery and demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement. bisco industries was one of 82 companies recognized by Raytheon’s Integrated Defense Systems business for 4-Star honors.

Learn About Partnering with bisco

bisco industries is proud to serve leading manufacturers in the aerospace and defense industries. To learn about how you can optimize your supply chain by partnering with bisco contact us today!

Product Spotlight: Acme Industrial MS51831 Keylocking Inserts

MS51831 Heavy Duty Key Locked Threaded Inserts

MS51831 specification inserts are heavy duty keylocking inserts made from corrosion resistant steel (stainless steel). MS51831 inserts can be easily installed using standard drills and taps and require no tangs to be removed. Like other threaded inserts, MS51831 series inserts are used to repair damaged threads or to improve the thread strength of the parent material. Common applications for MS51831 key locked inserts include aircraft, motor vehicles, communication equipment, and electronic and industrial enclosures.

Acme Industrial – MS51831 Insert Manufacturer

Acme Industrial manufacturers the complete series of MS51831 inserts including both non-locking and self-locking versions. Although Acme manufacturers the MS51831 inserts under their own part numbers, the inserts are fully certified to the MS51831 spec (see the cross reference table below). In addition, Acme’s inserts are manufactured in the USA and are always DFAR compliant. Stock info, pricing, and product information are available from authorized Acme Industrial distributor, bisco industries. Visit biscoind.com or click on a part number in the table below to learn more.

Acme Industrial MS51831 Insert Cross Equivalents

MS51831 Insert Part Number

Acme Industrial Part Number

MS51831-101 217-076301
MS51831-101L 217-077301
MS51831-102 217-076302
MS51831-102L 217-077302
MS51831-103 217-076303
MS51831-103L 217-077303
MS51831-104 217-076304
MS51831-104L 217-077304
MS51831-105 217-076305
MS51831-105L 217-077305
MS51831-106 217-076306
MS51831-106L 217-077306
MS51831-107 217-076307
MS51831-107L 217-077307
MS51831-108 217-076308
MS51831-108L 217-077308
MS51831-109 217-076309
MS51831-109L 217-077309
MS51831-110 217-076310
MS51831-110L 217-077310
MS51831-111 217-076311
MS51831-111L 217-077311
MS51831-201 217-076501
MS51831-201L 217-077501
MS51831-202 217-076502
MS51831-202L 217-077502
MS51831-203 217-076503
MS51831-203L 217-077303
MS51831-204 217-076504
MS51831-204L 217-077504
MS51831-205 217-076505
MS51831-205L 217-077505
MS51831-206 217-076506
MS51831-206L 217-077506
MS51831-207 217-076507
MS51831-207L 217-077507
MS51831-208 217-076508
MS51831-208L 217-077508
MS51831-209 217-076509
MS51831-209L 217-077509
MS51831-210 217-076510
MS51831-210L 217-077510
MS51831-211 217-076511
MS51831-211L 217-077511

Industry News Wrap-Up January 11-15, 2016

Smart Home Devices

Year-Over- Year Sales for Smart Home Devices Predicted to Double

ABI Research recently released a report revealing that sales for smart home devices are expected to double by 2017.  Smart home devices include in-home security systems, phone/internet integration, thermostats, and even smart clocks.

Thanks to several consecutive years of building a strong foundation for this market, wide adaptation in the industry is expected to cause impressive growth in sales. Some of the top vendors in the smart home industry include AT&T, Vivint, and ADT. Click here to learn more.

 

SpaceX vs Boeing

Aerospace Safety Advisory Panel Releases Annual Report for NASA

This past week, the Aerospace Space Advisory Panel (ASAP) released its 2015 annual report reviewing NASA’s overall safety performance. The report touches on NASA’s accomplishments in 2015, current funding analysis, as well as any concerns over missions in 2015.

According to the 2015 report, ASAP believes that the healthy and steady competition between Boeing and Space Exploration Technologies Corporation (SpaceX) plays an integral part in the advancement and improvement of safety technology in NASA programs. To read through the 42 page report click here.

 

bisco industries is proud to serve clients in the electronics and aerospace industries. To learn more about bisco’s products and services visit biscoind.com.

What is a Locknut?

A locknut is a nut specifically designed to stay fastened despite vibration or other environmental stresses.  In order to stay locked in placed locknuts utilize surfaces that increase friction and reduce the possibility of the nut coming loose.  The most common way to increase the surface friction is to add a nylon patch to the locknut’s threads. In some cases friction is also increased by fabricating locknuts with a slightly oval shape.  Locknuts come in in various types including jam nuts, speed nuts, flex-top locknuts, distorted-thread locknuts, and castle nuts.

Locknut Applications

Needless to say, high quality and reliable locknuts are integral to many applications. Some of the most popular applications for locknuts are aircraft, military equipment, and machinery. These applications typically experience high stress and it is critical for safety and performance that components stay securely fastened.

Locknut Suppliers

Popular locknut brands include SPS Flexloc, MacLean ESNA, Micro Plastics, and Republic (Alcoa). Thanks to companies like Nylok standard nuts can also be converted into locknuts by adding a nylon patch. For more detailed locknut specifications and technical info view MacLean ESNA’s Catalog. Ready to buy? bisco stocks a wide range of locknuts for military, aerospace, and industrial applications. Search biscoind.com or contact us for price and availability.