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Common Uses of Metric Fasteners

Written by Team Eurolink | Dec 11, 2025 4:52:10 PM



Metric fasteners are the backbone of modern manufacturing. From the engine of your car to the assembly lines of global production plants, metric bolts, nuts, screws, and washers are relied on for their precision, versatility, and global standardization.

At Eurolink Fastener Supply Service, we specialize in sourcing hard-to-find and high-performance metric fasteners, helping manufacturers, engineers, and distributors across industries get what they need, when they need it.

This guide takes a deeper dive into the most common uses for metric fasteners across key industries, explores why the metric system is the standard globally, and highlights how Eurolink supports customers with technical expertise and deep in-stock availability.

Why Metric Fasteners Are the Global Standard

Metric fasteners are measured in millimeters and follow international specifications such as ISO, DIN, and EN standards. This makes them ideal for global compatibility, repeatable performance, and ease of sourcing across borders.

Key advantages include:

  • Precise size variations (diameter, pitch, and length)
  • Global standardization for sourcing and tooling
  • Wide range of strength classes and materials
  • Higher efficiency in engineering and design

Whether you’re building a truck chassis or a solar panel frame, there’s a metric fastener designed for your exact application, and Eurolink can help you find it.

Automotive Industry: Built with Metric from Bumper to Bumper

The automotive industry has used metric fasteners for decades, starting with European vehicles and eventually adopted by American manufacturers to ensure tooling compatibility and simplify supply chains.

Common Metric Fastener Applications in Automotive:

  • Engine mounts and cylinder heads (Class 10.9 / 12.9 bolts)
  • Suspension systems and subframes
  • Interior and dashboard assemblies (Torx screws)
  • Brake caliper mounts
  • Body panel attachments

Even American-made cars now rely heavily on metric sizes. This shift ensures that repair shops and assembly plants only need one set of tools and supports global vehicle serviceability.

Our stocked metric Torx screws (ISO 14579) are a top seller for customers in automotive and industrial assembly lines. These star-drive screws reduce cam-out and improve torque control, perfect for repeatable installation and tamper resistance.

Aerospace & Aviation: Precision and Strength in Flight

In aviation, every component must meet strict standards for performance, weight, and durability. That’s why metric fasteners, especially in stainless steel or alloy steel grades are essential for aircraft design and assembly.

Aerospace Fastener Applications:

  • Structural joints and panel fastening
  • Electrical enclosures and avionics
  • Interior cabin mounts and hardware
  • Engine housings and landing gear assemblies

Aviation fasteners must be lightweight, high-strength, and corrosion-resistant. Eurolink supplies metric stainless steel and alloy steel fasteners that meet these demands with confidence.

Manufacturing & Industrial Equipment: Global Production, Metric Precision

Global manufacturers like Procter & Gamble and Xerox shifted to metric standards decades ago, not just for product assembly, but for maintaining machinery, minimizing part inventories, and simplifying sourcing.

Common Industrial Uses For Metric Fasteners:

  • Conveyor systems
  • Pumps and motors
  • Robotics and automation
  • Machine frames and guards
  • Electrical panels

Metric hardware ensures interoperability across international teams and vendors, streamlining operations and maintenance.

Eurolink stocks key industrial fasteners, including hot dip galvanized Class 10.9 bolts and structural HV sets, which are ideal for heavy equipment and factory builds exposed to moisture, chemicals, or outdoor environments.

Infrastructure & Construction: Structural Strength with Global Standards

For projects like bridges, steel buildings, and public infrastructure, metric structural fasteners deliver the strength and corrosion resistance required to meet both local codes and international specifications.

Key Applications:

  • Steel-to-steel connections in bridges or towers
  • Anchor assemblies for wind turbines or solar panels
  • Elevated walkways and coastal structures

Eurolink supplies EN 14399-4 heavy hex bolts, nuts, and washers, including hot dip galvanized (HDG) finishes for maximum durability in outdoor and corrosive environments.

Our stocked line of Hot Dipped Galvanized structural bolts (tZn thread) includes M12 to M30 sizes with material test reports (MTRs) available on request.

Electronics & Precision Equipment: Fasteners for Function and Form

Electronics manufacturers often rely on fine-pitch metric screws and Torx drive designs for small-scale, high-precision assemblies.

Common Applications:

  • Circuit board mounting
  • Electronic enclosures and sensor units
  • LED lighting and display panels
  • Heat sink attachment

Metric screws, such as M2 to M6 Torx or pan head screws, are designed for tight tolerances, precision torque settings, and repeatability in automated manufacturing.

Sourcing Hard-to-Find Metric Fasteners: How Eurolink Helps

While metric fasteners are globally standardized, some specs and sizes can be difficult to source, especially when working with specialty coatings, fine threads, or legacy equipment.

At Eurolink Fastener Supply Service, we’ve spent more than 25 years helping U.S.-based companies source:

  • Rare DIN or ISO specs
  • Custom-length bolts and studs
  • Metric hardware with hot dip galvanized, zinc flake, or nylon finishes
  • Structural fasteners and full HV sets
  • Large-quantity distributor orders and just-in-time project fulfillment

Eurolink's Most Popular In-Stock Metric Fasteners

We keep inventory ready for fast delivery on high-demand and hard-to-find metric products, including:

  • A4-80 Stainless Steel Fasteners: Ideal for food-grade, marine, and chemical applications
  • HDG 10.9 Structural Bolts (tZn): Engineered for high stress and high corrosion environments
  • Metric Torx Screws (ISO 14579): High-torque, tamper-resistant drive ideal for electronics and industrial assembly
  • DIN and ISO Standard Bolts, Nuts, and Washers: Wide range from M2 to M30+

Looking for a size or spec that’s not in stock? Our global sourcing team works with trusted European manufacturers to get parts fast.

Request a quote or contact us today to talk about your next project.

   

 

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