Ceramic Composite Fasteners

Ceramic Composite Fasteners (typically Ceramic Matrix Composites or CMCs) are high-tech fasteners, such as bolts, nuts, and screws, designed for use in extreme high-temperature and chemically aggressive environments. They consist of ceramic fibers embedded in a ceramic matrix, which provides high fracture toughness and thermal shock resistance, overcoming the brittleness of traditional ceramics. CMCs retain exceptional strength and stiffness up to temperatures exceeding $1650^\circ C$, making them far superior to superalloys in these conditions. These fasteners are crucial for lightweight, structural connections in aerospace engine hot sections, high-performance brakes, nuclear components, and high-temperature research equipment. Zeron Fastners supplies CMC fasteners for the most advanced fabrication and assembly needs.

Related Products