COVID-19 and the Fastener Supply Chain There is no question that the coronavirus (COVID-19) is having far-reaching effects on industries, businesses, and production. As international and domestic trade slows, businesses shut down for extended periods of time, and...
There are as many different kinds of stainless steels as there are industries and applications that use them. From basic stainless alloys used in everyday products to more exotics types of stainless used in more demanding environments such as marine and chemical...
In February 1960, Electronic Fasteners Inc. (EFI) opened its first office and warehouse at 63 Melcher Street, Boston, in 3,500 square feet of basement space leased from the Boston Wharf Company. From its very first mailing announcing the company’s formation, EFI...
Self-locking fasteners, also known as self-clinching fasteners, are a class of fasteners that, once threaded into a softer, ductile metal, is held in place by means of a serrated clinching ring, knurl, ribs, or hex head which prevents the fastener from turning in the...
One question we get asked a lot around here is, “what type of steel fastener is better for my application?” The question refers to steel vs. stainless steel because they are different. Let’s see why. Steel is an alloy made out of iron and carbon. The carbon percentage...
