In 1960, Electronic Fasteners opened its first office in Waltham, Massachusetts. Even in its infancy, the company enjoyed great success, posting profits in its first year before expanding to a new warehouse (greater than five times the first office’s size) five years...
Across many industries, there is a high demand for products that lessen the environmental impact of business processes. Especially in industries that rely on fasteners, there is a growing interest in environmentally friendly lubricants. The original introduction of...
There are many types of steel on the market and when it comes to carbon steel, these metals are classified by their carbon content: low, medium, and high carbon. Each of these varieties possesses unique properties that make them best suited for certain applications....
A clamp load, also referred to as a preload, is the force that holds a joint together. In a bolted joint, the compression occurs on the surface of impact between two parts of the joint, creating a clamping force. When used in bolted joints, this creates tension that...
Hydrogen embrittlement is a serious issue for steel fasteners, as it can cause them to become brittle and fail prematurely. Hydrogen embrittlement occurs when hydrogen atoms enter the structure of the steel fastener and break apart the metal’s molecular bonds. This...
