Chuanghe Fasteners Play A Crucial Role In Automotive Industry

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Custom automotive fastening solutions

Chuanghe is a trusted supplier of specialty automotive fasteners for automotive OEM/ODM, tier suppliers and aftermarket product manufacturers. Many of the applications for which we provide fastening design expertise are related to automotive interior components, Engine and transmission, Suspension system, and products.

AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY

In the automotive industry, fasteners play a crucial role in assembling and securing various components in passenger vehicles. The manufacturing processes and types of fasteners used are carefully chosen to ensure safety, reliability, and cost-effectiveness. Here's an overview of the fastener technologies and applications in passenger cars:

Fastener Manufacturing Processes

● Cold heading: Used for producing bolts, screws, and other cold-formed fasteners from wire or rod stock.

● Hot forging: Employed for manufacturing larger fasteners, such as wheel studs and high-strength bolts.

● Threading: Threads are formed on fasteners through rolling, cutting, or forming processes.

● Heat treatment: Fasteners may undergo heat treatment processes like quenching and tempering to enhance their strength and durability.

● Surface treatments: Such as electroplating, anodizing, or coating, can enhance the corrosion resistance of materials. This protection extends the service life of components and reduces maintenance costs.

Common Fastener Types and Applications

Bolts and Screws

● Engine and transmission mounting bolts
● Suspension system bolts and nuts
● Wheel lug bolts/nuts
● Body panel fasteners
● Interior trim and seat fasteners

Rivets

● Body panel assembly
● Structural reinforcements
● Electrical grounding

Self-tapping Screws

● Interior trim and components
● Underbody panels and shields

Threaded Inserts

● Engine and transmission housings
● Instrument panel and console assemblies

Studs and Stud Assemblies

● Wheel studs
● Engine and transmission studs
● Suspension system studs

Clips and Fasteners

● Wire harness routing and retention
● Trim panel fasteners
● Underbody component mounting

Fastener materials commonly used in passenger cars include carbon steels, stainless steels, aluminum alloys, and specialized high-strength alloys. The choice of fastener type, material, and manufacturing process depends on factors such as strength requirements, corrosion resistance, cost, and assembly considerations. Proper fastener selection and installation are critical for the safety, durability, and performance of passenger vehicles, ensuring secure connections and minimizing the risk of component failure or separation.

Product advantages

High Strength and Durability

Returned fasteners must maintain their high strength and durability even after being used in harsh environments with vibrations, shock loads, and temperature changes. This ensures that the returned products can be safely reused or recycled.

Consistency and Reliability

Consistency in material properties and performance is crucial for returned fasteners. The industry expects the returned products to exhibit reliable and consistent behavior, similar to new products, to maintain safety standards.

Corrosion Resistance

Automotive fasteners are often exposed to corrosive environments, such as moisture, road salt, and chemicals. Returned fasteners should exhibit excellent corrosion resistance to ensure their continued usability or recyclability.

Traceability

Traceability of returned fasteners is essential for quality control and safety purposes. The industry expects detailed records of the fasteners' origin, manufacturing process, and previous usage history to facilitate proper inspection and decision-making for reuse or recycling.

Cost-effectiveness

The automotive industry values cost-effective solutions for returned fasteners. This may involve efficient inspection, sorting, and reconditioning processes to maximize the value recovered from returned products while minimizing waste and unnecessary expenses.

Compliance with Regulations

Returned fasteners must comply with relevant industry standards, safety regulations, and environmental guidelines. The industry expects strict adherence to these requirements to maintain quality, safety, and sustainability practices.

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Chuanghe Fastener Co, Ltd. (CHE ) offers OEM & ODM & Customized services to customer, which included cold heading, CNC processing center, wire cutting, powder metallurgy processing and assembly of metal parts with plastic parts.We have industry leading quality inspection equipment such as 3D scanner, Ultrasonic Flaw Detector etc