The Importance of Plating Finishes on Fasteners

Apr 30, 2020 | Hardware, News

Fasteners come not only in a wide array of shapes, materials, and sizes, they also come in a variety of plated or coated finishes. The reason for this is not just aesthetic – fasteners are the one product that comes in contact with an equally wide range of dissimilar...

COVID-19 and the Fastener Supply Chain

Mar 18, 2020 | News, Safety Equipment

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...

Who Knew? So Many Different Types of Stainless Steel Fasteners

Mar 10, 2020 | Hardware, News

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...

Celebrating our 60th Anniversary

Jan 29, 2020 | News

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...

When should I use self-locking fasteners

Nov 20, 2019 | News

​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...

Meet Our Staff

Apr 26, 2019 | News

In today’s fast-paced business world and uncertain economic times, it’s rare to find workforce stability and longevity. Sadly, for many workers across the country today, employment in one job is measured in a few years, or even months. We’re happy, though, to report...