Engineering
What is a PPAP and how does it compare to other certifications?
Many customers will request a “cert” (certification) when ordering fasteners. The term “cert” can have different meanings from one customer to another.
What does it mean to Case Harden a fastener?
Case Hardening, also known as Surface Hardening, is a heat treating process that makes the outer surface of steel stronger while leaving the inner core of the…
Can a Hex Set Screw be used instead of a partially threaded Hex Head Bolt?
Can a Hex Set Screw be used instead of a partially threaded Hex Head Bolt? April 5, 2022 In applications where the working loads are
What are the differences between cut and rolled threads?
Are the threads cut or rolled? We are often asked this question in regards to how the threads were manufactured on a particular size bolt or screw that we stock…
What is a Place Bolt and how is it used?
Fasteners that create a “locking” action are commonly used in applications that experience high vibration or flexing to ensure that the assembly does…
Sustainability in the fastener industry.
Scrutinized by the European Union, regulated by the state of California, and labeled a “carcinogen to workers” by the Occupational Safety and…