The CFRP Symposium 2019 will be held in Tokyo on May 14, 2019 (Tuesday).

This is an aluminum alloy nut for CFRP that prevents galvanic corrosion. It allows for fastening with metal bolts to CFRP without worrying about galvanic corrosion.

■ High Risk Mitigation for Galvanic Corrosion These are aluminum alloy nuts. They are treated with a patented special hard anodized coating on the surface to ensure electrical insulation and effectively prevent the occurrence of galvanic corrosion. When mounted on CFRTP containing 40% carbon fiber and subjected to corrosion resistance evaluation using the JIS saltwater alternating immersion method, they maintain corrosion resistance for 3,000 hours. ■ Synergy in Weight Reduction The specific gravity of aluminum armor nuts is one-third that of iron. This allows for weight reduction of both the material using CFRP and the nuts themselves simultaneously. ■ Strong Fastening Capability The pull-out strength exceeds that of conventional knurled insert nuts when mounted on CFRTP and pulled out. Additionally, the resistance to rotation and the strength of the internal threads are at the level where a bolt of strength class 10.9 would break when screwed in. The secret lies in the shape of the nut, which allows for easy flow of carbon fiber. ■ Contribution to Overall Cost Reduction The costs associated with galvanic corrosion measures that were previously necessary are reduced. This lowers the overall manufacturing costs, promotes the use of CFRP, and contributes to product weight reduction.

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Promotion of lightweight manufacturing! Aluminum alloy insert nuts for CFRP that prevent galvanic corrosion.

The "Alu-Arma(R) Nut" is a nut made from aluminum alloy. It is treated with a patented special hard anodized coating on the surface, ensuring electrical insulation and effectively preventing the occurrence of electrolysis. When mounted on CFRTP containing 40% carbon fiber and evaluated using the JIS saltwater alternating immersion method, it maintains corrosion resistance for 3,000 hours. 【Features】 ■ High risk mitigation for electrolysis ■ Synergy for weight reduction ■ Strong fastening retention performance ■ Total cost reduction ■ Two basic shapes available *For data and material requests, please feel free to contact us through the Yamashina website: http://www.yamashina.ne.jp/

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Prevents interlayer delamination! Tapping fasteners capable of tapping connections for CFRP and CFRTP.

The "tapping screws for CFRP" are screws that can be used to tap and fasten carbon fiber reinforced plastics (CFRP) and carbon fiber reinforced thermoplastics (CFRTP), which are said to have a specific gravity of one-fourth that of iron and a specific strength ten times that of iron. This product prevents interlayer delamination of CFRP materials, providing excellent screw-in capability and high break torque. 【Features】 ■ Directly screws into CFRP or CFRTP with pre-drilled holes ■ Achieves fastening without interlayer delamination ■ Allows for setting a generous fastening torque *For data and material requests, please feel free to contact us through the Yamashina website: http://www.yamashina.ne.jp/

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