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 before the nut strips. The question of whether it’s okay to use a milt steel nut with a [...]
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 come up regarding the actual tightening of hex bolts, carriage bolts, lag bolts, tap bolts, and more. Many [...]
What Is the Best Way to Check the Torque Value on a Bolt?
Each bolt has a torque specification or value that ensures latent failures are eliminated and that the safety, reliability, and quality of your product aren’t compromised. Once your product has been secured according to the specified torque, the torque value on the bolt must be checked for accuracy. A bolt that [...]
Marshfasteners – For the best stainless steel bolts
At Marshfasteners, we have stainless steel bolts, stainless steel hex and lag bolts, carriage bolts and stainless steel cap bolts. Our extensive inventory of all these categories allows us to offer you the most competitive pricing, whether you’re looking for a box or a pallet. When looking for specific stainless steel [...]
What is a stainless steel threaded rod and what is it used for?
A stainless steel threaded rod is a fastener which is also known as a stud. Studs are made up of a long rod which has threading on both ends. Threading is a helical structure used to convert between rotational and linear movement or force. The presence of threading enables nuts, bolts, [...]
When to Use Nails Vs. When to Use Screws?
You finally got around to that DIY job you have been planning to do. As you are putting together all the tools and materials you require, you are stuck with a conundrum of which fastener to use - nails or screws. Do not fret, MarshFasteners is here to help you get [...]
Which is stronger coarse or fine thread bolts?
If you’re working with stainless steel bolts on a regular basis, chances are that you are going to want to invest in the strongest possible option. Value for money is important when it comes to buying fasteners and only the best quality will do. In many instances, fine thread bolts are [...]
How Strong Are Rivets?
Ready for a riveting tale of different fastener types? Then you’re in the right place! Discover how strong rivets are, when they are the better choice than screws, and how to install them. Designed to join various materials of different thicknesses, rivets are used in a wide range of applications – [...]
