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October 1, 2024

Fasteners

Can I reuse a screw?

Recycling and reusing items is something we all strive to do but can you reuse a screw? Typically you can if the screw has...

August 2, 2024

Fasteners

Simply Galling and The Fasteners It Ruins

Galling is one the most common problems when tightening fasteners. Galled nuts and bolts may even pass all required inspections (mechanical, threads, material, etc.),...

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 26, 2023

Fasteners, O-Rings

The importance of product packaging for clean-critical applications

Product packaging is both an art and a science – designed to look attractive while properly storing, containing, and protecting the products inside. We...

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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Can I reuse a screw?

Simply Galling and The Fasteners It Ruins

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

The importance of product packaging for clean-critical applications

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

How to properly size an O-ring

The Importance of Metal Fastener Plating

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

Recognizing & avoiding O-ring failure

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

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