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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 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 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...

June 27, 2023

O-Rings

Material considerations for O-rings used in vacuum and clean-critical environments

O-rings are most often the primary source of contamination in any vacuum system. Selecting the proper O-ring design and material is essential to maintaining...

June 20, 2023

Venting & Finishing

Why is silver plating so popular and why would you choose it for your medical application?

Silver plating is a very popular choice for many industries including medical, electronics, telecommunications, automotive, and many more. Silver plating exhibits excellent anti-galling properties,...

June 13, 2023

O-Rings

Understanding O-rings

There are a variety of O-rings on the market today which vary widely from manufacturer to manufacturer, the source of the materials used, and...

June 6, 2023

Fasteners

What is a virtual leak and how does it affect your vacuum system?

A virtual leak is a trapped volume of gas within a vacuum chamber that cannot be easily pumped out due to restrictions in the...

May 16, 2023

Venting & Finishing

WS2 Coating – what is it and why would you choose it for your application?

Tungsten Disulfide (also known as WS2) is a low friction dry lubricant coating that is applied utilizing pressurized air that impinges a dry metallic...

May 9, 2023

Venting & Finishing

MoS2 Coating – what is it and why would you choose it for your application?

A Molybdenum Disulfide coating (also known as Molybdenum Disulphide, MoS2, and Moly) is one of the most commonly used solid film lubricants in applications...

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

The Importance of Metal Fastener Plating

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

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

Material considerations for O-rings used in vacuum and clean-critical environments

Why is silver plating so popular and why would you choose it for your medical application?

Understanding O-rings

What is a virtual leak and how does it affect your vacuum system?

WS2 Coating – what is it and why would you choose it for your application?

MoS2 Coating – what is it and why would you choose it for your application?

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