SERVICING THE CUSTOMER

Turbomachinery

Industry Overview

Engineered fasteners and components are essential to the turbomachinery industry, where performance, reliability, and precision are critical to ensuring the safe and efficient operation of turbines, compressors, and related equipment.

KEY FEATURES

High Temperature Resistance:

Fasteners must withstand the extreme heat generated by turbines and compressors.

Fatigue and Stress Resistance:

These components endure constant vibration and high rotational speeds, requiring exceptional fatigue strength.

Corrosion Resistance:

Fasteners must resist oxidation, corrosion, and chemical exposure, especially in humid or chemically aggressive environments.

Precision Engineering:

Tight tolerances are crucial to maintaining the balance and integrity of turbomachinery.

WHEN ONLY THE BEST WILL DO

Common Applications:

Gas Turbines: Used in power generation and aviation, requiring fasteners that can withstand high thermal and mechanical stresses.
Steam Turbines: Found in power plants, needing fasteners designed for high-pressure, high-temperature steam environments.
Centrifugal Compressors: Components must handle high rotational speeds and pressures, ensuring secure connections and minimal wear.
Axial Compressors: Found in jet engines and industrial applications, requiring lightweight yet durable fasteners.
Bearings and Rotors: Critical fastening elements for maintaining alignment and reducing wear in moving parts.

Materials:

Fasteners used in turbomachinery are selected for their ability to handle extreme conditions, including:

Nickel Alloys: Excellent for high-temperature environments.
Stainless Steel (High-Grade): Provides corrosion resistance and strength.
Titanium: Lightweight and strong, ideal for reducing component weight in aerospace turbines.
Alloy Steels: Used for their high strength and fatigue resistance.
PH Grades (Precipitation Hardening): Provide a balance of high strength and corrosion resistance.

Industry Standards:

Engineered fasteners for turbomachinery must meet stringent industry standards, including:

ASME standards for pressure and mechanical components.
ISO Standards for quality, material properties, and performance.
OEM Specifications for custom machinery requirements.

The TSP Manufacturing Advantage

TSP Manufacturing specializes in custom-engineered fasteners tailored for critical applications in the turbomachinery industry. Our fasteners are designed to withstand extreme operational demands, reducing downtime and maintenance costs, while meeting or exceeding stringent industry and application-specific requirements and providing long service life in harsh operating environments.