Ever been strolling through a hardware store or perhaps an auto parts establishment and wondered of the meaning behind the markings on the hundreds of thousands of bolt heads on the shelf? Whether you ...

One of the most critical factors in determining the reliability of a threaded-fastener joint is the force the tightened fastener exerts on an assembly, which is known as preload. And preload depends ...

Whether you’re lifting heavy machinery, assembling precision equipment, or securing high-pressure pipelines, the right fastener can make or break your project. From eye bolts to stud bolts and socket ...

Fastener manufacturers improve production rates and fastener quality by using heat in their heading, threading and patching manufacturing processes. Induction heating helps faster and more-efficient ...

ST. LOUIS — Nu-Calgon has launched NuLock™, a family of anaerobic-based products designed for metal fastener thread locking and sealing in the HVACR market. NuLock products can be used on flare ...

Recent expert guidance highlights that in automotive and structural applications, the strongest fasteners are not always the safest or most effective. Engineers design some bolts, such as shear bolts, ...