Custom Low Temperature Fasteners from China Factory - Suppliers of Corrosion-Resistant and Stable Fasteners for Cryogenic Applications Exporter, Product

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Our China-based factory specializes in manufacturing low-temperature fasteners designed to perform in extreme conditions ranging from -270℃ to 0℃. The most commonly utilized temperature for these fasteners is -196℃. These reliable low-temperature fasteners are essential components in various industries, including LNG production, liquid oxygen and liquid nitrogen storage, cryogenic treatment equipment, as well as inspection and laboratory applications. Our products are crafted from high-quality stainless steel and specialized alloys, ensuring durability and performance. As trusted suppliers, we are committed to meeting the diverse needs of our clients with precision-engineered fasteners suitable for low-temperature environments.

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Product Description

Products Features

1. Low Temperature Stability

It maintains high strength even below -60℃, preventing brittle fracture. It is suitable for equipment such as liquefied natural gas pumps and liquid nitrogen pumps.

Carbon steel or alloy steel (such as 35CrMoA/42CrMoA) with a body-centered cubic crystal structure can have its hardness and impact performance optimized through tempering heat treatment.

❄️ For A-286 stainless steel screws, at -275℉ (-170℃), due to the thermal contraction effect, thread friction increases and locking performance improves.

The glass fiber/epoxy resin composite material joints have a 15% higher load-bearing capacity at -40℃ compared to at room temperature, and the pre-tightening torque effect is even more significant.

2. Resistance to Corrosion

Stainless steel fasteners (as per the ISO 3506-1 standard) possess both corrosion resistance and mechanical properties in low-temperature environments.

Wind turbine bolts (such as 10.9/12.9 grade) need to withstand multi-axis stress and dynamic loads, and should avoid brittle fracture at low temperatures.

3. Ease of Installation

The low-friction coefficient design facilitates installation and disassembly in low-temperature environments.

Application Fields

🚀 1. Aerospace

Rocket fuel storage tanks, liquid hydrogen/liquid oxygen pipeline connections (such as in SpaceX's cryogenic propulsion system). The wind tunnel model employs a low-temperature locking device, which enhances the connection stability through the thermal contraction effect.

🔥 2. Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) and Energy

LNG storage tanks, transport ships and pipeline flange connections (with working temperatures as low as -162°C). Liquid nitrogen/liquid helium storage equipment (such as for fixing superconducting magnets).

⚛️ 3. Superconductivity and Quantum Technology

The cryogenic support structure of superconducting magnets (such as those in MRI equipment). The cryogenic thermostat of a quantum computer (close to absolute zero).

🧊 4. Food Freezing and Cold Chain Logistics

Fixed shelves for ultra-low temperature cold storage (-80°C). Liquid nitrogen quick-freezing equipment conveyor belt fasteners.

The Following Is the Main Types of Low Temperature Fasteners

Low Temperature Fasteners Available Types
Digital Grade Material Executive Standard Withstand Temperature
1.1133 20Mn5 -20℃
1.6582 34CrNiMo6 DIN EN 10269 -40℃
1.6580 30CrNiMo8 DIN EN 10269 -40℃
1.5523 19MnB4 -60℃
1.7218 25CrMo4 -60℃
1.7219 26CrMo4 -60℃
1.7225 42CrMo4 -100℃
1.6583 41NiCrMo7-3-2 -100℃
1.5680 X12Ni5 DIN EN 10269 -120℃
2.4952 NiCr20TiAI DIN EN 10269 -196℃
2.4669 NiCr15Fe7TiAI -196℃
1.4980 X6NiCrTiMoVB25-15-2 DIN EN 10269 -196℃
1.5662 X8Ni9 -196℃
1.4401 X5CrNiMo17-12-2 -196℃
1.4404 X2CrNiMo17-12-2 -196℃
1.4403 X4CrNi18-12 DIN EN 10269 -196℃
1.4301 X4CrNi18-10 -196℃
1.4948 X6CrNi18-10 -196℃
1.4307 X2CrNi18-9 -196℃
1.4919 X6CrNiMoB17-12-2 -196℃
1.4941 X6CrNiTiB18-10 -196℃
2.4856 / UNS N06625 / Alloy625 NiCr22Mo9Nb ASTM B446/B564/E112 -196℃
2.4610 / UNS N06455 / Alloy C4 NiMo16Cr16Ti ASTM B574/B564 -196℃
2.4605 / UNS N06059 / Alloy59 NiCr23Mo16AI ASTM B574/B564 -196℃
2.4602 / UNS N06022 / Alloy C22 NiCr21Mo14W ASTM B574/B564 -196℃
1.6909wk X5CrMnNiN18-9 -196℃
1.4562 / UNS N08031 / Alloy31 X1NiCrMoCu32-28-7 ASTM B581/B649 -196℃
HiMo88 A4-80 / A4L-80 / 316L -200℃
1.4429 X2CrNiMoN17-13-3 -270℃
1.4910 X3CrNiMoBN17-13-3 -270℃
2.4668 / UNS N07718 / Alloy 718 NiCr19Fe19Nb5Mo3 DIN EN 10269 / ASTM B637 -273℃
1.4980 / Alloy 286 / 660A/B/C/D X6NiCrTiMoVB25-15-2 DIN EN 10269 / ASTM 453 -273℃
1.4910 X3CrNiMoBN17-13-3 DIN EN 10269 -273℃
1.4571 / AISI 316Ti X6CrNiMoTi17-12-2 DIN EN10088/10272 -273℃
1.4541 / AISI 321 X6CrNiTiB18-10 DIN EN10088/10272 -273℃
1.4436 / AISI 316L X3CrNiMo17-13-3 DIN EN10088/10272 -273℃
1.4435 / AISI 316L X2CrNiMo18-14-3 DIN EN10088/10272 -273℃
1.4429 / AISI 316LN X2CrNiMoN17-13-3 DIN EN10269/10272 -273℃
1.4306 / AISI 306 X2CrNi19-11 DIN EN10088/10272 -273℃

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q What are low temperature fasteners and why are they important?
Low temperature fasteners are specially engineered bolts, nuts, and screws designed to maintain mechanical integrity at extremely cold temperatures — often below -60℃ and as low as -273℃ (near absolute zero). They are critical in applications such as LNG systems, aerospace, cryogenic equipment, and quantum computing, where standard fasteners would become brittle and fail under extreme cold.
Q What materials are commonly used for low temperature fasteners?
Common materials include austenitic stainless steels (e.g., 316L, 316Ti, 321), nickel-based alloys (e.g., Alloy 718, Alloy 625, Alloy C22), and low-alloy steels such as 34CrNiMo6 and 30CrNiMo8. These materials are selected for their face-centered cubic (FCC) crystal structures, which resist brittle fracture at cryogenic temperatures.
Q What is the lowest temperature that low temperature fasteners can withstand?
Some advanced grades such as Alloy 718 (2.4668), A-286 (1.4980), and certain austenitic stainless steels can operate reliably down to -273℃ — effectively near absolute zero. These are typically used in superconducting magnet systems and quantum computing cryostats.
Q Which industry standards apply to low temperature fasteners?
Low temperature fasteners are manufactured and tested according to several international standards, including DIN EN 10269 (European standard for steel and nickel alloys for fasteners at elevated and low temperatures), ASTM B637, ASTM B446/B564, ASTM B574/B564, and DIN EN10088/10272. The applicable standard depends on the material grade and intended application.
Q How does low temperature affect the performance of fasteners?
At low temperatures, thermal contraction can increase thread friction and improve locking performance. However, certain materials — especially body-centered cubic (BCC) steels — may suffer a ductile-to-brittle transition, leading to sudden fracture. Proper material selection and heat treatment (such as tempering) are essential to ensure reliable performance in cryogenic conditions.
Q Are low temperature fasteners also corrosion resistant?
Yes. Many low temperature fasteners, particularly those made from austenitic stainless steels (conforming to ISO 3506-1) and nickel-based alloys, offer excellent corrosion resistance in addition to their cryogenic mechanical properties. This makes them well-suited for use in LNG pipelines, offshore energy equipment, and chemical processing environments where both low temperatures and corrosive media are present.

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