CAUSES OF FATIGUE AND CRACKS IN FASTENERS
Fatigue-vexed Bolts fail violently when this metal debilitating affliction takes hold. A structure, deprived of parts-anchoring strength, literally comes apart as the fasteners crack. If…
BOLTS, STUDS, AND SCREWS: WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENCES?
The next time you open up your toolbox, take a moment to look down at what you have inside. Obviously, you are going to be intimately familiar with the larger tools in your inventory.…
PROS AND CONS OF STAINLESS STEEL FASTENERS
In just about every major industry in the world, you are going to see machines broken down into finite pieces that make them operate. Fasteners, screw, nuts and bolts and otherwise, are…
WORK EFFICIENCY OF NUTS AND BOLTS: WHAT ARE THE COMMON FACTORS THAT AFFECT PERFORMANCE?
There is a reason why we talk about breaking a project down to its 'nuts and bolts' and it isn't because they are the smallest mechanisms in our work. The nuts and bolts of a project…
HELPFUL TIPS ON HOW TO AVOID MISTAKES WHILE USING FASTENERS
When you get to work on your next project, no matter how big or small, you'll likely end up needing to reach into your toolbox for a handful of fasteners. Fasteners are the quiet…
THE IMPORTANCE OF CHOOSING THE CORRECT GRADE WHEN BUYING STAINLESS STEEL FASTENERS
Correctly graded stainless steel fasteners are employed on countless engineering projects. Think of them as the chromium and nickel-alloyed nuts and bolts that tether everything, large…
WHAT DOES BOLT GRADE MEAN?
Bolts really are fabricated from differently graded materials, which is why today's post is all about bolt grade. What is it that's being graded? Well, as any capable engineer knows, the…
PROPER TIGHTENING OF NUTS AND BOLTS: WHY IS THIS IMPORTANT?
An installation tech locks a wrench against a loose fastener nut. On the other side, another wrench turns steadily. The bolt tightens because the correct amount of torque has been…
SPRING WASHERS FOR SALE ONLINE: MOST COMMON USES AND FUNCTIONS
It's hard to picture the dynamic capabilities of spring washers, especially when they're for sale online. In lieu of being able to reach for something that's tangible, you'll need to opt…
DIFFERENCES BETWEEN GALVANIZED AND CHROME PLATED SCREWS
When filling up your toolbox for a job, you know that having the best parts and tools available will go a long way toward a quality project. One of the most prevalent sections of our…