Aircraft are composed of countless components, many of which must be secured with fasteners. For years, the aerospace fastener industry has continually developed new and stronger variations that can increase aircraft performance. As such, there are numerous types of standard fasteners, such as nuts, screws, rivets, bolts, pins, and collars. Since they are subjected to extreme environmental conditions like high pressures and high temperatures, they must be designed to withstand such environments.
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Blind bolts are common structural fastener components for assemblies, often capable of providing strength that matches welding or rivets while surpassing such options in terms of flexibility. Commonly used for conjoining plates, girders, and other pieces for various assemblies, blind bolts find use in many applications across numerous industries. To better understand why blind bolts hold advantage over other fastener types, we will discuss their capabilities and uses.
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