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Connecting and fastening elements from norelem

Fastening elements are essential connecting items In industry, machine construction and the construction sector. The norelem range offers a comprehensive selection of fasteners across various product families, including:

• Nuts, screws, washers, securing elements
• Slot keys
• Thrust screws, ball-end thrust screws
• Grippers, base plates
• Grub screws
• Torque grips, torque screws
• Threaded inserts
• Lifting rings
• Crane hooks
• Shaft collars
• Clips

These fastening elements are available in a variety of materials and designs.

norelem offers fasteners made from stainless steel, metal and technical plastics to meet requirements in terms of strength, corrosion resistance and weight. This means that the right connecting element is available for every application, from machine construction to steel construction.

What is a fastening element?

The term fastening element covers a wide range of components, such as screws, grub screws, crane hooks and shaft collars. However, the key purpose of all these components is the same: fastening elements are used to create mechanical connections when assembling constructions or installing equipment components. Fastening elements are used to join, secure and position structures, workpieces or components. Fastening elements generally form a non-permanent connection that can be separated without damaging the existing components.

Applications for fastening elements are diverse and extensive, as they are used in virtually all areas of machine and plant making, as well as in construction, assembly and maintenance. Given the application variety, it is crucial that fasteners are made from a suitable material. This ensures that the fasteners complement the structure securely.

Selecting the right materials: Stainless steel, aluminium or plastic fastening elements

The material choice plays a key role in fasteners, as different materials are required depending on the specific application.

Steel and metal fastening elements

Steel is one of the most commonly used materials for fasteners. It offers very high strength and reliable mechanical resilience. This makes steel fasteners ideal for industrial structures, machine construction and assembly tasks involving high loads. Metal fasteners are available in various grades and therefore cover a wide range of applications.

Stainless steel fasteners

Stainless steel fasteners in particular are often chosen when corrosion protection is a consideration. Stainless steel fasteners of various grades are used in applications where a high level of corrosion protection is essential, such as in the foodstuff industry, outdoor applications and wherever moisture, chemicals or hygiene requirements are a factor.

Plastic fasteners

Plastic fasteners are notable for their light weight and high chemical resistance. Plastics used for fasteners, such as POM or other plastics, are particularly light, corrosion-resistant and have good glide properties.

Aluminium fasteners

Aluminium fasteners are characterised by low weight and good durability. They are ideal for lightweight structures.

Fasteners from norelem comply with DIN, ISO and EN standards and thus meet the highest requirements for precision, safety and interchangeability. As they are manufactured to relevant standards, the fasteners can be easily integrated into existing structures or used as spare parts.
 

The different types of fastening element available from norelem

Fastening elements may differ in terms of requirements, operating principle and application area. That is why norelem offers a wide range of different items that are perfectly tailored to your needs and requirements.

Screws and connecting elements

Screws and connecting elements are amongst the most important standard parts and fasteners used in machine construction, design and assembly. They are used to securely join, secure or position components. In addition to standard screws, this group also includes nuts, washers, locking elements and specialised components such as grub screws and threaded inserts.

They enable detachable and reusable connections that are used in almost all technical applications.

At norelem, we offer a wide selection of head and thread types.

Nuts and washers are used for load distribution, securing and stabilisation, whilst locking elements prevent the connection from coming loose.

Grub screws enable precise, space-saving fastening, and threaded inserts are ideal for reinforcing or repairing threads.

The screws and fasteners in our catalogue are available in steel, stainless steel, brass, aluminium or plastic and comply with various industry standards.

Positioning and fixating elements

Slot keys are standard components used for the flexible fastening, precise positioning and guiding of components and are easily replaceable. Our norelem range includes a wide selection of twist-in slot nuts, T-slot keys and DIN 508 T-slot nuts

Shaft collars are important components in mechanics and are used for axial fixation on shafts and rods. In many applications stainless steel shaft collars are used, as they are particularly durable and robust.

Clips are ideal fasteners for pipes, particularly for securely fastening pipes, conduits and hoses. To ensure secure fastening, these are available with one or two tabs.

Each component is easy to fit, even by retrofitting, and is available in steel, stainless steel, aluminium and other materials. This makes them suitable for a wide range of applications in machine construction, fixture making and automation.

Clamp and thrust elements

This category of fastener is designed to ensure precise, punctiform force transmission during clamping and securing. They are ideal for workpiece clamping, fixture construction and measuring set-ups.

The norelem range includes thrust screws and ball-end thrust screws in various designs. Thrust screws enable structures to be supported and clamped gently, whilst ball-end thrust screws can exert precise, punctiform pressure and are mainly used for workpiece clamping.

With brazed-on carbide serrated tips, grippers are suitable for installation in clamping arms, gripping systems and self-aligning pads. This enables the transmission of extremely high torques, even where the surface is uneven.

The carbide plates provide stable and wear-resistant contact faces, which can be used in various ways for clamping workpieces.

This makes the clamping and thrust elements ideal for workpiece clamping, fixture construction and measuring set-ups.

Torque grips and torque screws

Torque grips and torque screws enable a defined, controlled tightening torque, thereby protecting components from over tightening and damage.

By torque screws with an integrated limiting function, the pressure can be determined via grub screws located in the head.

Both torque grips and torque screws are important for applications involving safety-critical fasteners. They are frequently used in the electrical industry, machine construction, the aviation sector and the automotive industry.

Lifting and load-handling units

Lifting rings and crane hooks are key components in fastening and hoisting technology, as they ensure that loads are securely held during the lifting, transport or positioning of components. Swivel ring bolts are particularly practical as they enable easy and flexible handling. Swivel ring bolts in sizes M12 or M16 provide a secure means of securing loads and are also available as swivel rings.

Crane hooks come in various types. They are characterised by robust materials and have been tested for industrial lifting operations. For this reason, they are essential for assembly, logistics, maintenance and machine construction:

• crane hooks,
• safety crane hooks,
• shortening hooks,
• swivel hooks and
• Grade 10 connecting links

Purchase the right fastening element for your applications

The selection of suitable fasteners always depends on the specific application, the loads and the environmental conditions. Key factors include the material, thread type, dimensions and the required load-bearing or retaining force.

Be it classic fastening tasks, precise positioning, secure clamping or lifting heavy loads, norelem offers the right solution for every task. With our wide range of screws, nuts, slot keys, thrust and clamping elements, anchor and hoisting components, you are sure to find exactly the right fastening element to reliably complement your design and optimally meet your requirements.