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Content: This is the entrance point to the world’s most complete source for technical information related to the manufacturing, inspection, and use of mechanical fasteners.  This site is divided into several modules. Each one provides different technical information related to mechanical fasteners.

Modules:

  1. Converters:
    1. Inch-Metric
    2. Fraction - decimal
    3. Hardness and Tensile Scales
    4. International Raw Material Designations
    5. International material chemistry database
  2. List of IFI Technical Bulletins
  3. Standards look-up database for the most popular inch fasteners from #0 – 4 inches and M1.6 – M36 metric fasteners.
    1. Thread size data
    2. Mechanical and material data including tensile and shear values
    3. Dimensional data
    4. Tightening torque calculation based on the selected fastener finish using the T=DPK formula.
  4. Technical question and answer interface to industry experts

Time saving benefit to subscribers:  Stop wasting time searching through a multitude of standards books or looking on the internet for hours to find technical information about mechanical fasteners.  This one source will give you most of what you will ever need with just a few mouse clicks. If the answer to your question is not here the IFI technical staff will get it for you promptly.

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 Disclaimer: By using this web-site, and any information contained on, or accessible through, it, you agree that such use is at your sole risk.  IFI does not design, manufacture, or sell any of the products referred to.  The standards, calculations, and other information contained on, and accessible through, this web-site are general guidelines to be used only in conjunction with other information obtained from a product’s manufacturer and the user’s own knowledge, experience, and common sense.  Users of any product should refer to and follow the manufacturer’s instructions, warnings, and specifications for that product, and should consult with the manufacturer before use to determine if any information in addition to or different from the information contained on, and accessible through, this web-site applies to that product or the user’s particular use of that product.  The information contained on, and accessible through, this web-site, is provided “as is,” with no warranty of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness of any product for a user’s particular purpose.  Although IFI tries to ensure the integrity and accuracy of this information, it makes no guarantee that any of the information is accurate, complete, or current.  By using this web-site you agree that IFI shall not be responsible for any demand, loss, judgment, or other claim or injury arising directly or indirectly from the use of, or the inability to use, this web-site and/or the information contained on, or accessible through, it.  IFI disclaims any liability for any special, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages that result from the use of, or the inability to use, this web-site or any of the information contained on, or accessible through, it, even if IFI has been advised of the possibility of such damage.  © INDUSTRIAL FASTENERS INSTITUTE 2008