As China’s infrastructure and industrial construction systems continue to advance, the demands for reliable fastening solutions are evolving. Fasteners, long considered standard “component parts,” are increasingly demonstrating functional differentiation and technical value across bridges, large public venues, and industrial plants. Material selection, strength grade, protective coating, and assembly processes have become key factors affecting structural safety, construction efficiency, and long-term performance.

In bridge engineering, high-strength bolts play a critical role in structural safety. Bridges face complex loads, including vehicle traffic, wind forces, temperature fluctuations, and vibrations. The mechanical performance, preloading, fatigue resistance, and anti-loosening properties of fasteners directly impact the overall service safety. Outdoor and high-humidity conditions further require effective corrosion protection, such as hot-dip galvanizing, thick-film coatings, or composite solutions.

Large public venues focus more on assembly adaptability and long-term connection stability. Structures with large spans and complex joints demand fasteners that maintain strength while ensuring connections do not loosen or generate noise over time, while also improving installation precision and efficiency. Industrial plants emphasize standardization, batch consistency, and installation convenience. In high-intensity operational environments with frequent vibrations and tight construction schedules, proper fastener selection reduces installation complexity, increases efficiency, and lowers long-term maintenance costs.

Overall, the evolution of fastener selection in construction reflects the advancement of industrialized construction in China. Fasteners are no longer “invisible parts” hidden within structures—they have become key elements affecting project quality, safety, and efficiency.

As a leading global platform for the fastener industry, Fastener Expo Shanghai continues to track downstream application trends and promote industry knowledge. With fifteen successful editions, the expo has become one of the world’s three largest professional fastener exhibitions and in 2025, with 65,000 m² of exhibition space, it was recognized as the largest professional fastener exhibition worldwide.

The 16th Fastener Expo Shanghai will take place on June 24–26, 2026, at the National Exhibition and Convention Center, Shanghai. The construction-focused program will highlight typical applications in bridges, public venues, and industrial plants. Through product displays, technical exchanges, and case studies, the expo will help designers, contractors, and manufacturers gain in-depth insights into fastener selection logic across diverse building scenarios, supporting the rational application of fastening solutions and high-quality development in the construction industry.

Benefiting from the rapid development of China’s fastener industry in recent years and the growing sourcing demand from international buyers, Fastener Expo Shanghai has established itself as one of the world’s three leading fastener exhibitions, alongside Fastener Fair Global (Stuttgart, Germany) and the International Fastener Expo (USA). In 2025, with an actual exhibition area of 65,000 square meters, Fastener Expo Shanghai became the largest professional fastener exhibition in the world by exhibition scale.

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