Fasteners are used in the production and manufacturing of many consumer goods. Having access to quality fasteners is critical if you want to improve the safety and efficiency of your production line.
Modern fasteners are measured using one of two primary systems: the metric system and the imperial system. Opting to convert all of your fasteners to metric fasteners can provide your facility with a number of benefits over time.
1. Simple Scaling
One of the benefits that metric fasteners offer is the ability to easily scale up or down the size of the fasteners used for a given project. The metric system is based on mathematical integers. This foundation makes it easy to scale up or down by simply moving the decimal point in a fastener's measurement.
You will no longer have to worry about fractions of an inch interfering with the successful scaling of your fasteners when you invest in metric fasteners for your facility.
2. Accurate Descriptions
The way that metric fasteners are measured can provide engineers with a more accurate description of the fastener's properties. Imperial thread measurements on fasteners are an indication of the number of threads that exist on the body of a fastener.
A metric thread measurement relies on pitch distance instead of thread count. As a result, engineers can easily determine the coarseness of a metric fastener simply by evaluating its measurements. You can eliminate problems with stripping and enhance the anti-vibrational qualities of your fasteners by switching to metric fasteners in your facility.
3. Universal Recognition
More production and manufacturing facilities are doing business on a global scale than ever before. When exporting and importing components from other countries, it's essential that all fasteners utilize the same measuring system.
The metric system is the most widely accepted measurement system in the world. When you make the switch to metric fasteners in your facility, you ensure that your customers will be able to find the replacement fasteners they may need to repair products in the future. You will also be able to use your own fasteners to work on imported machinery since metric fasteners are universally recognized by most countries.
Fasteners may seem like a small component, but they have a big impact on the design and function of consumer goods. Make the switch to metric fasteners in your facility if you want to simplify the scaling process, access accurate descriptions, and eliminate fastener incompatibilities.
