Stainless Steel Fasteners: What You Should & Shouldn’t Do
There’s always a list of dos and don’ts when you want to do things right. It works much the same when it comes to selecting and working with a range of stainless steel [...]
What Is the Difference Between 18-8 vs 304 vs 316?
Understanding the difference between 18-8 vs 304 vs 316 stainless steel is crucial for selecting fasteners that meet your durability and corrosion resistance needs. Many people mistakenly believe that all stainless steel is [...]
What are the benefits of fine-threaded fasteners over coarse-threaded fasteners?
Not sure what type of thread is required on your fasteners like screws, bolts, nuts and washers for your current or next application? Don’t feel alone. Many don’t and we’re here to help. [...]
Is it okay to use a mild steel nut with a high tensile bolt?
With the latest fasteners on the market, it’s common to see nut thickness standards based on the bolts that they support. This is done because bolts are designed to manage a tensile fracture [...]
Does it matter whether you tighten the bolt head or the nut?
It is safe to say that working with bolts, nuts, and other fasteners require care and know-how, especially if you want to avoid loosening, thread stripping, and breakage. There are several questions that [...]