What Are Ceramic Screws

Ortech supplies ceramic screws in both alumina and high strength zirconia.

What are ceramic screws.

Once you re done drilling push the anchors in place screw the hardware home and vacuum up the small amount of dust. A more widely seen option is epoxy coated deck screws. For technical drawings and 3 d models click on a part number. Ceramic coated screws can be used with both pressure treated lumber and composite decking.

Ceramic materials have a wide range of unique qualities which contribute to the versatility of ceramic screws. The following are just a few of the properties and characteristics of ceramco s stock ceramic machine screws nuts bolts and washers. Ceramic bolts screws hex nuts and flat washers for high temperature and corrosive environments or where electrical conductivity is a concern. Fasteners are iso 9001 2015 compliant made in the u s a and available for immediate shipment.

In stock we have alumina and zirconia ceramic screws which have matching ceramic washers and ceramic nuts. They are nonconductive and highly resistant to corrosive gases. Ceramic screws won t melt rust seize or become brittle even at extreme temperatures. To ensure compatibility use these screws with ceramic nuts.

Length is measured from under the head. We re always fully stocked order ceramic screws direct from the manufacturer using our online store including alumina zirconia screws washers and nuts. These screws can provide superior fastening in harsh environments where plastic and steel materials would fail. These durable ceramic machine screws are available in thread sizes down to 0 80 and possess the stiffness and rigidity of a monolithic ceramic.

Regular twist drill bits can t cut through the fire hardened glaze. What is the best drill bit for tile. A carbide tipped masonry bit is the best drill bit to use for bathroom ceramic tile. Ceramic screws are produced using low pressure injection molded ceramics utilizing a 99 8 fully dense aluminum oxide alumina a998.