As the world becomes more connected and reliant on global trade, it's essential to consider the metric system and its use in other countries. Metric fasteners are commonly used in manufacturing and construction projects worldwide, but due to resistance to change in...
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The Importance of Using the Proper Fastener Installation Tools
When it comes to safely and securely installing fasteners, you need the right tools to achieve the best results. Using the incorrect tools can lead to problems such as loose connections, improper installation, or damaged parts-tarnishing your product in installation....
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...
Fastener Head Styles: Different Designs for Different Uses
Fasteners come in an almost breathtaking array of head styles, each designed to work in a specific application, many to provide a decorative appearance as well. In addition to differences in head styles and dimensions that must be considered, there is also the driver...
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
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
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...
Plating Fasteners: Beauty and Brawn
Fasteners come in all kinds of alloys, materials, and finishes. In fact, there are a number of ways you can customize your fasteners to create unique characteristics that fit your requirements. One of the most popular and versatile treatments used for fasteners is...
Everything you’ve always wanted to know about EFI
For over 60 years we’ve been supplying a growing list of loyal customers across the country with the standard, custom, and specialty fasteners and tools they needed for their specific and often unique commercial, industrial, and military applications. So what keeps...
Future Advancements in Fastener Technology
Every industry strives to produce new products using the latest technological advancements to make them better, faster, stronger, smaller, lighter, and more reliable and the fastener industry is no different. What makes the fastener industry unique, though, is how...