China Low Temperature Fasteners Factory - Suppliers of -270℃ to 0℃ Corrosion-Resistant Fasteners

Our China-based factory specializes in high-quality low-temperature fasteners, designed to withstand extreme conditions ranging from -270℃ to 0℃, with the most common application at -196℃. These fasteners are essential in various industries, including LNG, liquid oxygen, liquid nitrogen, cryogenic treatment equipment, and laboratory inspections. As leading suppliers in this field, we utilize premium materials such as stainless steel and special alloys to ensure reliability and performance in critical applications.

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.

Key Insight: The preload force is positively correlated with temperature. 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.

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 / Alloy 625 NiCr22Mo9Nb ASTM B446/B564/E112 -196℃
2.4610 / UNS N06455 / Alloy C4 NiMo16Cr16Ti ASTM B574/B564 -196℃
2.4605 / UNS N06059 / Alloy 59 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 / Alloy 31 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

Q What are low temperature fasteners and why are they necessary?
Low temperature fasteners are specially engineered bolts, nuts, and screws designed to maintain mechanical integrity and performance in cryogenic or sub-zero environments (as low as -273℃). Standard fasteners may suffer brittle fracture, loss of preload, or corrosion failure at extreme cold temperatures. Low temperature fasteners use materials such as austenitic stainless steel, nickel alloys, and specially treated alloy steels to ensure reliable connections in applications like LNG systems, aerospace, and superconducting equipment.
Q What is the lowest operating temperature that low temperature fasteners can withstand?
Certain grades of low temperature fasteners, such as those made from Alloy 718 (2.4668), A-286 (1.4980), and austenitic stainless steels like 1.4429 and 1.4910, can withstand temperatures as low as -273℃ — approaching absolute zero. These are suitable for quantum computing cryostats, superconducting magnet systems, and other ultra-cryogenic applications.
Q Which material standard is most commonly used for low temperature fasteners?
The most commonly referenced standards for low temperature fasteners include DIN EN 10269 (European standard for steel and nickel alloys for fasteners at elevated and low temperatures), ASTM B446/B564 (for nickel alloy bars and forgings), and DIN EN10088/10272 (for stainless steels). The appropriate standard depends on the material grade and specific application requirements.
Q How does low temperature affect the preload and locking performance of fasteners?
At low temperatures, thermal contraction causes the fastener material to shrink, which increases thread friction and can actually improve locking performance. For example, A-286 stainless steel screws at -170℃ demonstrate enhanced thread engagement due to this thermal contraction effect. However, improper material selection can lead to brittle fracture or loss of ductility, making material choice critical for cryogenic applications.
Q Are low temperature fasteners also corrosion resistant?
Yes. Many low temperature fasteners — particularly those made from austenitic stainless steels (e.g., 1.4401, 1.4404, 1.4307) and nickel-based alloys (e.g., Alloy 625, Alloy C22) — offer excellent corrosion resistance in addition to low temperature performance. These materials comply with ISO 3506-1 standards, ensuring both corrosion resistance and the required mechanical properties for demanding environments such as offshore LNG facilities and chemical processing plants.
Q What industries most commonly use low temperature fasteners?
Low temperature fasteners are widely used across multiple industries, including: Aerospace (cryogenic propulsion systems, rocket fuel tanks), LNG & Energy (storage tanks, transport ships, pipeline flanges), Superconductivity & Quantum Technology (MRI magnets, quantum computer cryostats), and Food & Cold Chain Logistics (ultra-low temperature freezers, liquid nitrogen quick-freeze conveyor systems). Their ability to maintain structural integrity at extreme temperatures makes them indispensable in these sectors.

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