Fastener Technical Knowledge Centre

Explore Fabory’s technical resources — from fastener surface treatments and material properties to anchoring methods and mechanical principles. Whether you’re selecting the right bolt grade, comparing coatings, or designing a bolted joint, our knowledge base helps you make informed engineering decisions.

Last updated: July 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

1	What technical resources does Fabory provide? Fabory’s Technical Knowledge Centre provides guidance on fastener surface treatments, material properties, anchoring methods, bolted-joint mechanics, locking methods and product specifications. The resources are designed to support engineers, designers, maintenance teams and purchasing professionals when selecting and applying fastening products.
2	Can I download 2D drawings and 3D CAD models of Fabory products? Yes. The Fabory 3D Portal, powered by CADENAS, provides access to more than 75,000 configurable fastener models in over 100 CAD formats. You can view products in 2D or 3D, download CAD files and access available product information for use in engineering and design applications.
3	How do I choose the right fastener coating? The correct coating depends on the operating environment, required corrosion protection, fastener strength, coating thickness, thread tolerances and assembly requirements. Fabory’s guides explain options including electroplated zinc, zinc-alloy coatings and hot-dip galvanizing, together with their benefits, limitations and typical applications.
4	Does Fabory provide guidance on anchoring and bolted-joint design? Yes. The Technical Knowledge Centre explains anchor types, substrate conditions, loading principles and factors that influence reliable anchor selection. It also covers preload, clamping force, external loads, joint stiffness and methods for reducing loosening and fatigue in bolted connections.
5	Can Fabory provide additional technical testing and engineering support? Yes. Fabory’s Quality & Engineering specialists can support customers with product selection, technical advice, calculations, laboratory testing, material and mechanical-property checks, failure analysis and agreed certification or reporting requirements. The available support depends on the product, application and requested scope.