Gloves and Safety: Always a state of mind

Feb 17, 2015 | Safety Equipment

Gloves and safety don’t always come to mind when you’re talking about various fasteners and the places they are used, but they should. Many workplaces must comply with OSHA safety requirements, depending on the type of work they do and the products they...

When should I use self-locking fasteners?

Jan 16, 2015 | Hardware

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...

Choosing the right hinges, latches, and locks

Dec 19, 2014 | Hardware

Hinges, latches, and locks are important features on many pieces of equipment and systems, critical for providing access, security, and flexibility. Hinges, latches, and locks come in a variety of styles, sizes, shapes, and materials to suit a wide range of...

The Use of Threadlock Adhesives

Nov 21, 2014 | Hardware

Threaded fasteners such as screws and bolts have been around for millennia and used in the widest range of industries, applications, and products imaginable. In fact, over 300 billion fasteners are used in just the US alone every year. But, despite their efficiency...

Understanding screw thread terminology

Oct 17, 2014 | Hardware

It may be hard to believe, but screws are actually one of the world’s simplest machines, using its threads to move a cylinder forward and backward. Of course, screws are also one of the most effective fasteners as well, utilizing both internal and external threads to...