VMI: Gain Better Control of Your Parts Inventory

VMI: Gain Better Control of Your Parts Inventory

For many companies, inventory control can be a challenge. The goal is to not sit on excess raw material, tying up large amounts of cash and space, but also not run short, halting production and losing time and money. Having the bare minimum amount of inventory to...
How Temperature Affects Fasteners

How Temperature Affects Fasteners

When designing construction projects or equipment for any application involving very low or high temperatures, it’s especially important to consider the effects these temperatures will have on fasteners and the metals used to manufacture them. There are many fastening...
Kitting: The secret to faster, more efficient product assembly

Kitting: The secret to faster, more efficient product assembly

Manufacturers who assemble multi-component products in-house or ship them to customers for assembly can waste time, money, and effort constantly gathering and organizing the various fasteners needed to successfully complete product assembly. Kitting is the secret to...
Stronger Bolts, Stronger Structures

Stronger Bolts, Stronger Structures

It stands to reason that if you want stronger structures you need to build them with stronger components, such as high strength bolts. That means bolts manufactured with some grade of steel, chosen for the tensile strength generally required for the application and...