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USP Aerospace Solutions is a trusted supplier and provider of quality aerospace hardware. Included in this selection are aircraft screws. Due to our years of experience, we understand the necessity for quality AN parts and screws. Our standards are high and we aim to stock many screws for a variety of applications. So please, reach out to us today to learn more about all we have to offer!
Aircraft Screws Classification
Screws are the most commonly used threaded fastening devices on an aircraft. These aircraft screws differ from bolts in that they are not as strong, but are commonly used. When being installed, a loose-fitting thread is used and the head shapes are made to engage a screwdriver or wrench.
Types of Aircraft Screws
Several types of structural aircraft screws differ from the standard structural bolts only in head style. The material in them is the same however and a definite grip length is provided. The AN525 washer head screw and the NAS220 through NAS227 series are such screws.
The most commonly used aircraft screws are classified into three groups:
- Structural screws which have the same strength as equal size bolts
- Machine screws, which include the majority of types used for general repair
- Self-tapping screws, which are used for attaching lighter parts
Structural Screws
Structural aircraft screws are made of alloy steel, are properly heat treated and can be used as structural bolts. These screws are found in the NAS204 through NAS235 and AN509 and AN525 series. They have a definite grip and the same shear strength as a bolt of the same size. Shank tolerances are similar to AN hex head bolts, and the threads are National Fine. Structural aircraft screws are available with round, brazier or countersunk heads.
Self-Tapping Screws
Machine self-tapping screws are listed as AN504 and AN506. The AN504 screw has a round-head and the AN506 is 82° countersunk. These screws are used for attaching removable parts, such as nameplates, to castings and parts in which the screw cuts its own threads.
Machine Screws
Machine screws are usually flat-heads, round-heads or washer head types. These screws are general purpose screws and are available in low carbon steel, brass, corrosion-resistant steel, and aluminum alloy.
Round-head screws, AN515 and AN520, have either slotted or recessed heads. The AN515 screw has coarse threads and the AN520 has fine threads.
Drive Screws
Drive screws are plain head self-tapping screws used as cap-screws for attaching nameplates in castings and for sealing drain holes in corrosion proofing tubular structures. They are permanent, hammer driven fasteners for joining together plastics and metals. These screws require a pre-drilled hole for installation and are not intended to be removed after the installation is complete.
Nationwide Aerospace Parts Supplier
USP Aerospace has a wide variety of aerospace products for the industry, including reliable aircraft screws. For more information about our aerospace parts, please contact us today. The number to call is: (631) 287-6321. We have years of experience in the aerospace industry and have become a trusted supplier of products nationwide. We will gladly answer any questions or concerns you may have about our extensive product line.
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