With many types of fasteners on the market, it can be difficult to determine which is best suited for particular applications. Because of this wide variety, some scenarios require specialized fasteners, like in instances where a wrench cannot be used. For example,...
There are many instances where fasteners are exposed to conditions that test their strength and durability. However, one of the most critical uses of fasteners is in military applications such as in aircraft, tanks, missile systems, and more. This means that military...
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...
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...
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...