Choosing the Right Front Panel Hardware

Choosing the Right Front Panel Hardware

The front panel is an important component for many electrical systems, enabling operators to access the internal components with ease. However, the front panel needs to be secure, while also facilitating ease of use to ensure that the equipment functions properly....
When Do I Need Self-Clinching Hardware?

When Do I Need Self-Clinching Hardware?

For more than 70 years, self-clinching hardware has been an invaluable tool when joining components to thin sheet metal. This technology is extremely versatile, with self-clinching fasteners including nuts, studs, spacers, and stand-offs. Once installed, these...
Self-Drilling VS. Thread-Cutting Screws: What’s the Difference?

Self-Drilling VS. Thread-Cutting Screws: What’s the Difference?

There are many different screws on the market, each designed for specific purposes. In the construction industry, along with many others, screws that create their own threads are widely used. However, there are two types of screws that are often confused with each...
Why Do Coatings Prevent Bimetallic Corrosion?

Why Do Coatings Prevent Bimetallic Corrosion?

For many industries, corrosion presents a significant challenge. According to the Electrochemical Society, corrosion is extremely dangerous and can threaten human life. For example, when metal components in bridges or roadways corrode, they can collapse. In...
The Benefits of Being Acquired by OneMonroe

The Benefits of Being Acquired by OneMonroe

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...
Understanding and Choosing Environmentally-Friendly Lubricants

Understanding and Choosing Environmentally-Friendly Lubricants

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...