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Can you afford a poor fastener or O-ring choice?

September 28, 2023

Fasteners, O-Rings

Can you afford a poor fastener or O-ring choice?

A flawed fastener or O-ring could ruin the effectiveness of your product, compromise your entire project or cause a variety of serious issues that...

September 12, 2023

Fasteners

A few common screw head types and what they are used for

Did you know that the first known recorded use of screws occurred during the time of the ancient Greeks; they used them in devices...

August 29, 2023

O-Rings

How to properly size an O-ring

Determining the exact size of an O-ring is one of the more challenging parts of ordering O-rings for your application. As you know, O-rings...

August 15, 2023

Fasteners, Venting & Finishing

The Importance of Metal Fastener Plating

Plating is a centuries-old process that permanently joins a metal covering to a conductive surface. Platings affect not only how a metal fastener looks,...

July 18, 2023

Venting & Finishing

Why is gold used so often for medical devices and instruments?

Fasteners installed in any piece of equipment need to be long-lasting and able to withstand repeated use (when appropriate). Coatings and platings help prevent...

July 11, 2023

O-Rings

Recognizing & avoiding O-ring failure

O-rings are used in just about every industry and typically to block the flow of liquids, gasses, or other materials. Their actual makeup and...

July 4, 2023

Venting & Finishing

PEN-TUF®/EN – What is it and why choose it for your application?

Electroless Nickel Plating with PTFE (PEN-TUF®/EN) is an advanced metal treatment, or coating, that offers dry lubrication, high lubricity, and excellent wear and corrosion...

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