Thread Types and Their Impact on Stability Threads define how well a fastener grips materials. Coarse threads are ideal for softwoods or quick assembly, providing stronger holding power in less dense ...

What’s the difference between a hitch pin and a wire tie? Get this wrong and it could cost your company millions in warranty bills and vehicle recalls, not to mention your job. Matthew Beecham finds ...

Fastener types and materials—from steel bolts to plastic rivets Fastener durability under common stresses Fastener standards and the evolving “right to repair” market When the goal is to join ...

These fasteners should be used when repeated access to a component is necessary. When selecting these fasteners, important factors include strength of construction, smoothness of operation, and ease ...

Thread the nut onto the bolt, hit it with 37 “ugga-duggas” and it’s all done, right? *insert buzzer here* Whoops! That’s a fail, and now you have a broken bolt. If you have been turning wrenches for a ...

Fasteners are fundamental to the construction industry. They hold everything together, from the foundation to the roof. But loose fasteners can fail, and when they do, it can have serious safety ...

As the saying goes: “It’s the little things.” While metal roof fasteners may seem like just a minor aspect of a big system—in both cost and size—they are quite literally what holds it all together. In ...