{"id":270,"date":"2026-10-06T12:52:03","date_gmt":"2026-10-06T12:52:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/aft-forge.jk-ideaweb.com\/?post_type=product&#038;p=270"},"modified":"2026-10-19T07:17:02","modified_gmt":"2026-10-19T07:17:02","slug":"fastener-2","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/aft-forge.com\/en\/product\/fastener-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Fastener-2"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"prodNav\">\n<div class=\"tab-content responsive\" style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<div id=\"contentprod0\" class=\"tab-pane active txtNormal\">\n<h2 id=\"forged-aluminum-mountaineering-fastener-oval-oval-link-with-central-plate\">Forged Aluminum Mountaineering Fastener (Oval): Oval Link with Central Plate<\/h2>\n<p>The oval forged aluminum mountaineering fastener is a connector for climbing and outdoor gear with an oval outer ring and an angled central plate inside. The gaps between ring and plate let rope or webbing pass through. Ring and plate are forged in one piece for a compact structure used to guide, adjust or connect rope.<\/p>\n<p>Because this fastener combines a ring frame with an inner plate, metal must fill both the ring and the thinner plate during forging, which demands careful die design and material distribution. Al Forge Tech (AFT) evaluates metal flow with QForm simulation before hot forging, then completes heat treatment, deburring, vibratory finishing and dyed anodizing in-house.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"key-features\">Key Features<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Oval ring and central plate forged in one piece<\/li>\n<li>Compact structure for guiding and adjusting rope<\/li>\n<li>Simulation-assisted to ensure complete fill of the thin plate<\/li>\n<li>Vibratory finishing and dyed anodizing for smooth edges and consistent appearance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"forged-aluminum-mountaineering-fastener-oval-specifications-and-manufacturing-capability\">Forged Aluminum Mountaineering Fastener (Oval) Specifications and Manufacturing Capability<\/h2>\n<div class=\"table-container\">\n<table class=\"table table-bordered table-striped\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"header\">\n<th>Item<\/th>\n<th>Details<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"odd\">\n<td>Product category<\/td>\n<td>Aluminum Forging Industrial Hardware<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"even\">\n<td>Application<\/td>\n<td>Rope guide and adjustment connectors for mountaineering, climbing and outdoor gear<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"odd\">\n<td>Primary process<\/td>\n<td>Closed-die hot forging (hot forging presses 600T\u20138,000T)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"even\">\n<td>Material<\/td>\n<td>Selected to customer specification; 2xxx, 5xxx, 6xxx and 7xxx series aluminum alloys available (e.g. 2014, 6061, 6082, 7075)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"odd\">\n<td>Heat treatment<\/td>\n<td>In-house T4 solution treatment (8 units) and T6 artificial aging (7 units), set by alloy and strength requirement<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"even\">\n<td>Secondary machining<\/td>\n<td>CNC machining (52 machining centers, 30 lathes), deburring, vibratory finishing<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"odd\">\n<td>Surface finish<\/td>\n<td>Anodizing (including hard anodizing), shot blasting, e-coating or painting, as required<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"even\">\n<td>Inspection<\/td>\n<td>Zeiss CMM (4 units), hardness testers, spectrometer, fluorescent penetrant inspection line<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"odd\">\n<td>Dimensions and tolerances<\/td>\n<td>Per customer 2D\/3D drawings<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"even\">\n<td>Quality system<\/td>\n<td>IATF 16949:2016, ISO 14001:2015<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"forged-aluminum-mountaineering-fastener-oval-manufacturing-process\">Forged Aluminum Mountaineering Fastener (Oval) Manufacturing Process<\/h2>\n<ol type=\"1\">\n<li><strong>Drawing review and DFM<\/strong>: we confirm alloy, load direction and critical dimensions, then run QForm simulation to predict metal flow and defect risk.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Die design and manufacturing<\/strong>: the number of die sets (for example, blocker and finisher dies) is planned around part complexity, and die contours are checked with a portable 3D scanner.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/aft-forge.com\/forging-service\/hot-forging-service\/\">Hot forging<\/a><\/strong>: closed-die forming on 600T\u20138,000T hot forging presses creates a continuous grain flow that follows the part contour.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Heat treatment<\/strong>: T4 solution treatment and T6 artificial aging are performed in-house, with parameters set by alloy and strength requirement.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/aft-forge.com\/forging-service\/aluminum-cnc-machining-services\/\">CNC machining<\/a> and finishing<\/strong>: holes, threads and mating surfaces are machined, followed by deburring, vibratory finishing, shot blasting or anodizing as required.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Inspection and shipment<\/strong>: dimensions, hardness and chemical composition are verified with CMM, hardness testers and a spectrometer, with lot traceability kept under IATF 16949.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 id=\"faq\">FAQ<\/h2>\n<h3 id=\"how-does-the-oval-fastener-differ-from-the-triangular-one\">How does the oval fastener differ from the triangular one?<\/h3>\n<p>The triangular fastener has a single opening and is used to secure webbing or as a connecting ring. The oval fastener adds a central plate inside the ring so rope or webbing can be threaded through it for guiding or adjustment. Their shapes and load paths differ, so AFT evaluates alloy selection and forging sequence based on the brand&#8217;s drawing and intended use.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"how-is-underfill-avoided-when-forging-the-ring-and-thin-plate-together\">How is underfill avoided when forging the ring and thin plate together?<\/h3>\n<p>The thin plate area resists metal flow more, and insufficient or poorly distributed billet volume can leave underfill at the plate edges. AFT first simulates flow direction with QForm, adjusts billet shape and flash gutter design, and adds a preform stage if needed so material reaches the plate before the finisher die completes the ring contour.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"can-you-assess-forging-feasibility-while-the-forged-aluminum-mountaineering-fastener-oval-is-still-in-design\">Can you assess forging feasibility while the Forged Aluminum Mountaineering Fastener (Oval) is still in design?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes. Al Forge Tech works mainly as an OEM supplier, and our engineers can give design-for-manufacturability (DFM) feedback at the concept or drawing stage, such as adjusting thin ribs, abrupt section changes or draft angles to avoid laps and underfill. QForm simulation predicts metal flow early, and the results are cross-checked against our die design experience.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"can-the-forged-aluminum-mountaineering-fastener-oval-be-anodized-or-given-other-surface-finishes\">Can the Forged Aluminum Mountaineering Fastener (Oval) be anodized or given other surface finishes?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes. Al Forge Tech offers anodizing (including hard anodizing), shot blasting, vibratory finishing, e-coating and painting, plus pickling and ultrasonic washing lines to clean parts after machining. Please note the finish type and film thickness on the drawing so machining allowances and cosmetic standards for the Forged Aluminum Mountaineering Fastener (Oval) can be evaluated together.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"is-heat-treatment-for-the-forged-aluminum-mountaineering-fastener-oval-done-in-house\">Is heat treatment for the Forged Aluminum Mountaineering Fastener (Oval) done in-house?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes. Al Forge Tech operates 8 T4 solution treatment units and 7 T6 artificial aging units on site, so the Forged Aluminum Mountaineering Fastener (Oval) can be solution treated, quenched and aged in the same facility before machining and inspection. Keeping heat treatment in-house removes inter-plant transport, reduces lead-time risk and keeps lot traceability within one quality system. Parameters are set according to the alloy grade and your specification.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"request-a-quote-for-the-forged-aluminum-mountaineering-fastener-oval\">Request a Quote for the Forged Aluminum Mountaineering Fastener (Oval)<\/h2>\n<p>Developing a new Forged Aluminum Mountaineering Fastener (Oval) or converting an existing part to aluminum forging? Send us your 3D\/2D drawings, alloy and temper, annual volume and finishing requirements. Our engineering team will reply with a feasibility review, die plan and quotation.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Online inquiry: <a href=\"https:\/\/aft-forge.com\/contact-us\/\">Contact Us<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Email: <a href=\"mailto:aft@aft-forge.com.tw\">aft@aft-forge.com.tw<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>To compare similar parts, browse <a href=\"https:\/\/aft-forge.com\/industrial-hardware\/\">Aluminum Forging Industrial Hardware<\/a> and our <a href=\"https:\/\/aft-forge.com\/applications\/industrial-hardware\/\">industrial hardware forging applications<\/a>, or visit <a href=\"https:\/\/aft-forge.com\/about-us\/\">About Us<\/a> for our equipment and certifications.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Forged Aluminum Mountaineering Fastener (Oval): Oval Link with Central Plate The oval forged aluminum mountaineering fastener is a connector for climbing and outdoor gear with an oval outer ring and an angled central plate inside. 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