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...
Specifying fasteners at first might seem pretty straightforward — “I need sheet metal screws.” But in reality, there are several aspects to understanding and specifying fasteners that can help you get precisely the fasteners you need efficiently and...
Stainless steel, sometimes known as corrosion-resistant steel, can definitely rust. However, it will not rust as readily as ordinary carbon steel, which rusts when exposed to air and moisture. Stainless steel is an alloy that contains, among other things, chromium and...
