Tag Archives: Yield Strength

Why ceramic bolts don’t have yield strength

Posted on June 19, 2017 by dean

Q: I was looking at your site and noticed that the ceramics don’t have a yield strength. What does that mean? A:  Metals and plastic have yield strengths because they start to stretch before breaking… the point where they start stretching is the “yield point” and the stress at that … Continue reading →

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Calculating bolt break force or yield

Posted on March 22, 2017 by dean

Q: How do I calculate the actual break force or yield of a bolt for a particular size? A:   The Ultimate Tensile properties for a material like Hastelloy C276 is independent of the size of the bolt, as its based on the x-sectional area of the bolt which typically … Continue reading →

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Precipitation Hardened Bolts: The What & Why?

Posted on November 15, 2016 by dean

So you’ve heard the term, but what is it? Technically, it is a method in which an alloy’s structural matrix is altered on an atomic level by using temperature change to enhance the material’s mechanical properties – increasing the yield and tensile strength. Simply, it is a way to further strengthen a material. It is … Continue reading →

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Fastener Ultimate Tensile Strength vs. Yield Strength: Which is More Important?

Posted on June 2, 2015 by dean

Tensile Strength Curve comparing fastener yield strength vs ultimate tensile strengthOne of the most common questions we get at Extreme Bolt & Fastener is “Which material is stronger?” People instinctively would like to compare the tensile strengths of various specialty metal fasteners to get the strongest one for their application.  While this may seem like a reasonable thing to do, … Continue reading →

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