Low Carbon Steel Fasteners
Low Carbon Steel FastenersValley Fastener Group is a leading supplier of low-carbon steel custom screws for industrial applications. Find standard and specialized head configurations for low-carbon fasteners, including truss, fillister, button, and indented hex styles. Choose from a wide range of fastener sizes and lengths for precise results. We offer cost-effective solutions, high-quality fasteners, dependable order fulfillment, and excellent customer service.
Low-Carbon Steel Fasteners for High-Volume Manufacturing Needs
Low-carbon steel is one of the most widely used metals in America’s manufacturing industries:
- Automotive manufacturing
- Dry goods and consumer goods manufacturing
- Transportation fleets
- Heavy-equipment OEMs
- Defense industry applications
With three production plants located in Illinois and Ohio, and cutting-edge machinery, Valley Fastener Group is equipped to fulfill large-scale orders nationwide. Our low-carbon steel fasteners deliver consistent performance and meet product specifications.
Advantages of Low-Carbon Steel for Screws and Fasteners
Low-carbon steel has a maximum carbon content of 0.30. This composition provides important benefits:
- Strength: Low-carbon steel isn’t as strong as alloy steel, but it offers an exceptional strength-to-weight ratio. Low-carbon screws and fasteners meet general-purpose needs for automobile parts, construction projects, and many other applications.
- Weldability: A low carbon content makes fixtures easy to weld via different processes, including stud welding.
- Durability: Low-carbon steel screws stand up well in industrial environments, from heavy machinery assemblies to storage systems.
- Ductility: What low-carbon steel lacks in hardness, it makes up for in ductility. Low-carbon fasteners flex instead of breaking when parts face stress, vibrations, or shock.
- Cost-Effectiveness: Carbon steels primarily consist of iron and carbon, which makes them relatively inexpensive compared to other industrial-grade metals. Choosing low-carbon fasteners can help manufacturers keep production costs down.
This grade of carbon steel works well for any production application that doesn’t require high tensile strength, high thermal tolerance, or corrosion resistance.
Common Applications of Low-Carbon Weld Studs and Rivets
Efficient welding and assembly methods help manufacturers comply with industry quality specs while reducing labor costs. Low-carbon weld studs and rivets are common in:
- Automobile frames and parts
- Construction applications
- Stoves, refrigerators, and other appliances
- Furniture
- Energy industry components
Low-carbon steel doesn’t have the corrosion resistance necessary for exposed environments or saltwater, but many oil and gas pipelines use low-carbon rivets, studs, and screws for standard infrastructure.
Low-Carbon Steel Custom Screws From Valley Fastener Group
At Valley Fastener Group, we specialize in custom fasteners for manufacturing, such as SEM screws, collar studs, weld studs, clenching studs, bolts, and special cold-formed heads. Common specifications include AISI 1008, 1010, 1018, and 1022. Request a quote for low-carbon steel custom screws and standard fixtures right away.
