Joseph Pinchback 
Threads are an essential component of many fasteners. They are how fasteners work to join parts together and keep them secure for extended periods of time. But there鈥檚 probably more that goes into choosing and manufacturing the right fastener thread for your application than you might think. Let鈥檚 look at a few common types of … Read more
Trying to determine the right fastener for your application, but getting lost in all the jargon and technical specifications that are out there? Trust us, you鈥檙e not the only one. The fastener industry can be complicated, especially if you need a part that鈥檚 more specialized than your typical Phillips-head screw. There are a ton of … Read more
Screws are externally threaded fasteners designed to be inserted into holes in assembled parts, mate with a preformed internal thread, or form their own thread. In most cases, different types of screws are defined by the material they鈥檙e intended to be drilled into,聽which makes it fairly simple to determine which kind you鈥檒l need for your … Read more
At 黑料网, we manufacture a long list of specialty fasteners, which are used for a variety of industrial applications. One category of these specialty fasteners is MS fasteners. Not sure what those are, or just looking for some more information on them? We鈥檝e got you covered. Below, we鈥檒l discuss what MS fasteners are, a few … Read more
We鈥檝e discussed bolt grades in some of our past articles. However, like many topics in the fastener industry, they can be a bit tricky to fully understand. We explain what bolts grades are, how they鈥檙e categorized, and what some of their uses are below. That way, you鈥檒l hopefully gain a better idea of what bolt … Read more
If you work in the automotive industry, you know how important choosing the right fastener is for ensuring the safety, durability, and high-quality performance of a vehicle 鈥斅燽ut you may also know how difficult that can be. With so many different types of fasteners working to produce and service so many different models of cars, … Read more
Generally speaking, there are two main methods of producing external threads on a fastener: rolling and cutting. Wondering which one may be best for your application? Let’s take a look at rolled threads vs. cut threads, examine the differences between them, and identify what advantages and disadvantages each brings to the table. What Are Rolled … Read more
Engineers and manufacturers often put a lot of thought into which type of fastener they need to bring their design to fruition. However, one important aspect can be overlooked: the coating. Depending on your application, the type of coating used on a fastener can make or break its viability. But with so many coating options … Read more
There鈥檚 an abundance of fastener types out there 鈥� and when you add speciality fasteners to the mix, the list of possibilities truly becomes endless. While your everyday hex bolt or flat head screw can accomplish many jobs, there are some situations where standard fasteners just aren鈥檛 enough to ensure all components fit and work … Read more
Place bolts are just one of the many fasteners available, but they鈥檙e important ones. Their unique head designs, self-locking features, and outstanding vibration resistance make them the ideal fastener solution for a number of industrial applications. In this article, we鈥檒l discuss what Place bolts are, what they鈥檙e used for, and what types you may encounter. … Read more