Grade 5 Ti-6Al-4V
High Quality GR5 Titanium Socket Head Class 8.8 Bolts Nuts
- Material Class:Gr5 (Ti-6Al-4V) / Class 8.8+
- Thread Profile:CNC Machined / Rolled
- Tensile Strength:≥ 895–1000 MPa
Industrial Product Portfolio
Precision Titanium Wheel Studs & Metric Fastening Components
Engineered for unmatched strength-to-weight ratios, non-corrosive endurance, and stringent shear integrity. Manufactured from ASTM B348 Grade 5 (Ti-6Al-4V) aerospace billet with rolled threads.
Rotor / Hub
Titanium Brake Disc Bolt M6 X 20mm Ultra-Light Rotor Fastener
- Dimension:M6 x 20mm (Custom Pitch)
- Application:Brake Disc / Rotors
- Anti-Fatigue:Shear Stress Tested
Burnt Blue / PVD
Titanium Finish Bolt M6x12-35mm Burnt Blue Modification Studs
- Length Range:12mm to 35mm Metric
- Surface Coat:Anodized / Physical Vapor
- Thermal Tol.:Stable up to 450°C
Flange Metric
Gr5 Ti-6Al-4V Flange Structural Wheel Bolts M6-M22 PVD Anodized
- Size Range:M6, M8, M12, M14 to M22
- Flange Spec:DIN 6921 Integrated Head
- Weight Relief:44% vs. High-Tensile Steel
Torx High-Torque
GR5 Titanium Torx Round Head Bolts Fine Pitch Metric Thread
- Drive Profile:Torx Star (Anti-Camout)
- Pitch Standard:Fine Metric 1.25 / 1.5mm
- Corrosion:Zero Salt Water Pit Risk
ISO 4018 CNC
Titanium Hex Bolt Full Thread ISO 4018 M8 to M16 Plain Finish
- Specification:ISO 4018 / DIN 933 Metric
- Machining:Multi-Axis Turn-Milled
- Tolerance:Class 6g Precision Fit
Low-Profile Head
Anodized High Strength GR5 M6*15 Umbrella Low-Profile Studs
- Head Type:Low-Profile Umbrella Seating
- Aerodynamics:Flush Surface Integration
- Anodization:Electrolytic Micro-Film
Class 10.9 & 12.9
High-Performance GR5 Anodized Caliper & Wheel Studs Class 10.9/12.9
- Load Equiv.:ISO 898-1 Class 10.9/12.9
- Fatigue Cycles:> 2,000,000 Dynamic Load
- Drive Style:Flanged Internal Hex/Torx
2013
Established in Baoji Valley
100+
CNC & Thread-Rolling Centers
1000+
Global Tier-1 & Tier-2 Clients
100%
Lot-Traceable ASTM B348 Ingot
Precision Localization Strategy
Engineering Titanium Fastening Systems for the Eindhoven Tech Valley
Eindhoven stands as the undisputed beating heart of European deep-tech hardware, driven by the Brainport innovation cluster, the High Tech Campus, and the Automotive Campus in Helmond. For mechanical designers, chassis development engineers, and specialized distributors throughout North Brabant, fastening systems are no longer treated as standard hardware; they are mission-critical mechanical interfaces governing rotational inertia, unsprung mass dynamics, and anti-galling performance.
Yevzo Titanium Metal Co., Ltd. supplies high-integrity titanium wheel studs, hub conversion bolts, and structural lug assemblies directly from Baoji to procurement teams across the Eindhoven and greater Benelux region. Unlike traditional steel alloy wheel studs (Classes 8.8 and 10.9), our cold-headed and CNC turn-milled Grade 5 (Ti-6Al-4V) components offer an ultimate tensile strength exceeding 950 MPa while shedding 44% of dynamic dead weight.
The Brainport Engineering Imperative: In high-performance electric vehicles, hydrogen powertrain platforms, and advanced solar mobility prototypes originating from Eindhoven technical universities and incubators, reducing unsprung rotational weight at the hub directly correlates with regenerative braking efficiency, instant suspension response, and lower battery drain during transient cornering.
Furthermore, the maritime-influenced continental climate of the Netherlands exposes wheel assemblies to severe winter de-icing chemicals (calcium and sodium chlorides). Grade 5 titanium creates an instantaneous, self-healing rutile (TiO&sub2;) passivation layer, rendering our wheel studs completely impervious to pitting corrosion, stress corrosion cracking (SCC), and cosmetic rust—a prerequisite for high-end European wheel modellers and commercial fleets alike.
Baoji CNC Manufacturing Floor • Certified Production
Multi-Axis Turning Centers
Precision Thread Rolling
Industrial Evolution • Brabant Innovation
Emerging Technology Trends Reshaping Fastener Procurement in Eindhoven
From Helmond’s smart mobility proving grounds to ASML-ecosystem mechatronics subcontractors, Eindhoven demands strict compliance with mechanical tolerances, material traceability, and weight-reduction metrics.
Next-Gen E-Mobility & Unsprung Mass Optimization
With electric platforms featuring high curb weights due to massive battery packs, automotive innovators on the Helmond Automotive Campus focus relentlessly on reducing rotational unsprung mass. Converting hub-side lug assemblies to Ti-6Al-4V Grade 5 wheel studs eliminates up to 1.8 kg of rotational mass per axle. This reduction dampens wheel hop during instant high-torque motor delivery and optimizes damper responsiveness on uneven asphalt surfaces.
Severe Environmental Resistance (De-Icing & Brine)
Dutch transport corridors and fleet operators in southern Netherlands encounter rigorous road salting from November to March. Traditional zinc-plated and phosphated steel studs succumb to micro-crack galvanic rust, often seizing within aluminum hub carriers. Titanium Grade 5 studs completely mitigate galvanic galvanic coupling degradation when paired with our specialized assembly lubricants, preventing rim welding and stud fracture during track swaps.
Specialized Track, GT & Custom Touring Conversions
Enthusiasts, tuning workshops, and privateer GT teams operating across Zandvoort, Assen, and Spa-Francorchamps regularly convert European bolt-in wheel hubs (lug bolt designs) to traditional motorsport stud-and-nut configurations. Stud conversions dramatically accelerate wheel change pit-stops while ensuring that thread engagement within ductile cast-iron or billet aluminum uprights remains untouched during repetitive wheel swaps.
Empirical Material Validation
Engineering Spec Sheet: Titanium Gr5 vs. Standard Automotive Fasteners
A structural comparison illustrating why leading motorsport engineers and Eindhoven mechatronics teams choose rolled-thread Grade 5 Titanium for high-stress cyclic wheel attachments.
Fastener Metallurgy & Mechanical Performance Benchmarks
ASTM B348 / ISO 898-1 Standard Reference| Mechanical Metric | Yevzo Grade 5 (Ti-6Al-4V) | Standard Steel Class 8.8 | High-Tensile Steel 10.9 | Commercial Purity (Gr2 Ti) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Density (ρ) | 4.43 g/cm³ (Ultra-Light) | 7.85 g/cm³ | 7.85 g/cm³ | 4.51 g/cm³ |
| Tensile Strength (Rm) | ≥ 895 – 1050 MPa | 800 MPa | 1000 – 1040 MPa | 345 MPa |
| Yield Strength (Rp 0.2) | ≥ 828 MPa | 640 MPa | 900 – 940 MPa | 275 MPa |
| Strength-to-Weight Ratio | 215 kN·m/kg (Superior) | 102 kN·m/kg | 132 kN·m/kg | 76 kN·m/kg |
| Modulus of Elasticity (E) | 110 – 114 GPa (Absorbs Vibration) | 205 – 210 GPa | 205 – 210 GPa | 105 GPa |
| Corrosion Resistance | Immune to Salt, Road Brine | Susceptible to Red Rust | High SCC Pitting Risk | Exceptional |
| Thread Production Mode | Cold Rolled (Anti-Shear) | Cut or Rolled | Rolled | Machined |
Direct Factory Authority
Why Eindhoven Sourcing Managers Partner Directly with Yevzo
Headquartered in Baoji, China's "Titanium Valley," Yevzo Titanium Metal Co., Ltd. eliminates intermediate trading houses, delivering mill-certified titanium stock straight to European workshop floors.
Primary Source Ingot Traceability
Since 2013, our production has been anchored directly at the core raw-material source. We verify every sponge batch and billet heat-number via rigorous spectrometry before extrusion, guaranteeing that every wheel stud leaving our Baoji plant conforms strictly to ASTM B348, AMS 4928, and ISO fastener specifications without trace voids or alloy segregation.
Thread-Rolling & Precision Tolerancing
Unlike budget suppliers who machine or cut threads on CNC lathes—thereby severing the continuous grain boundary of the alloy—Yevzo engineers employ high-tonnage cold thread-rolling dies. This cold-working process burnishes the thread valleys, imparting high residual compressive stress that elevates fatigue lifecycle past 2,000,000 cycles under peak braking stress.
Streamlined Benelux Logistics (DDP / Air)
We routinely support Dutch procurement schedules with agile Incoterms including FOB, CIF, and full DDP delivery directly to distribution facilities throughout Eindhoven, Tilburg, and Breda. With standard catalogue orders starting from low MOQs (20–50 pieces) and custom drawing-to-part cycles within 12–15 business days, we empower regional engineering agility.
Procurement Intelligence
Frequently Asked Questions by Eindhoven Engineers & Buyers
Comprehensive metallurgical and commercial guidance addressing the practicalities of procuring, installing, and validating Grade 5 titanium wheel studs in the Dutch market.
Why are cold-rolled threads essential for titanium wheel studs in automotive applications?
Machining or cutting threads on a lathe cuts across the internal metal grain flow lines of the Grade 5 titanium rod, creating micro-notches and stress concentrations at the thread root. Under dynamic vehicle cornering, cyclic shear loads quickly initiate fatigue cracks at these weakened root points. In contrast, Yevzo utilizes precision cold thread-rolling dies. This process reforms the titanium grain structure along the thread contour, burnishes the surface finish to Ra ≤ 0.4 μm, and induces deep residual compressive stress. This drastically enhances fatigue resistance, critical for performance track setups and heavy EV torque profiles.
How does titanium behave when threaded into aluminum hubs, and how is galling prevented?
Titanium has a natural affinity to cold-weld or gall against non-ferrous metals like aluminum and even matching titanium female threads when torqued dry. To prevent galling, Yevzo recommends three best practices: (1) Always apply a high-nickel, copper, or moly-based anti-seize paste (such as Loctite LB 8008 or specialized ceramic paste) across the engagement threads; (2) Account for lubrication friction modifiers by reducing target torque values by approximately 10–15% compared to dry steel torque charts; and (3) For extreme duty, specify our micro-thin PVD (Physical Vapor Deposition) or TiN/DLC hard coatings which reduce the baseline coefficient of friction.
Can Yevzo manufacture custom conversion wheel studs for European PCD conversions?
Yes. European sports cars (such as Porsche, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Audi) typically employ lug bolt setups (M12x1.5, M14x1.25, M14x1.5). We routinely manufacture custom conversion studs that thread into European hubs on one end with a 1.25/1.5 pitch and transition to a race-standard thread with bullet-nose guide tips on the exterior. We can machine custom unthreaded shoulder lengths, drive ends (Torx T70, Allen hex internal sockets), and specialized seating nuts (60° conical, ball R12/R13 radius seats, or floating washers) directly from your CAD files or STEP drawings.
What documentation and certification accompany shipments to the Netherlands?
Every production batch shipped from our Baoji facility to the Netherlands is accompanied by full metallurgical inspection documentation. This includes EN 10204 Type 3.1 Mill Test Certificates (MTC) detailing complete chemical spectrometry (confirming Ti balance, 5.5–6.75% Al, 3.5–4.5% V, and interstitial elements Fe, C, N, H, O) along with mechanical tensile, yield, and elongation test data. Dimensional inspection reports covering thread pitch diameter, runout, and optical comparator checks are standard.
What are the trade terms, MOQs, and lead times for delivery into Eindhoven?
For standard catalogue titanium studs, nuts, and bolts, our minimum order quantity starts as low as 20 to 50 pieces per size, allowing engineering workshops to conduct prototype validation without prohibitive tooling costs. For customized drawing-based production, MOQs typically range from 100 to 200 units. We accept payments via T/T, L/C, PayPal, and international wire in EUR, USD, and GBP. Lead times for air freight into Eindhoven Airport (EIN) or Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) are typically 5–7 transit days, while sea freight via Rotterdam operates on a 25–30 day schedule.