Tips On Heat Treating Fasteners

Tips On Heat Treating Fasteners

The heat treatment process employs cooling and heating operations applied on alloys or metals in the solid state of matter. Fasteners are subjected to application of heat in order to achieve desired alteration in rigidity, smoothness, malleability and material strength. The microstructure of the metal parts is altered by the process of annealing to ease off the manufacturing operation.

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Do You Need Fasteners For Mounting Solar Panels?

Do You Need Fasteners For Mounting Solar Panels?

Solar panels absorb the sun’s rays and use them to create a source of energy which leads to generation of heat and electricity. These can either be installed on the roof or in an open ground which receives direct sunlight. The most vital thing is the tilt of the panel, so that the surface can be exposed to maximum rays.

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The Use Of Anti-Seize Technology When Using Screws

The Use Of Anti-Seize Technology When Using Screws

The correct use and longevity of any fastener often depends on many factors. One of the most important of these is the quality of the anti-seize technology used in putting them in place. It is common to find that most people don’t even know that anti seize compounds are needed during fastening, but you will definitely need it when putting in place aluminum socket screws or Inconel socket head cap screws in place if you want to have an easy time with them.

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Benefits Of Metric Fasteners Over Imperial Ones

Benefits Of Metric Fasteners Over Imperial Ones

When you are interested in buying fasteners for any reason, one of the things you may need to consider is whether to get the metric ones or the imperial ones. In a nutshell, whether you get the metric or imperial fasteners is simply a matter of preference. The imperial fasteners are those whose dimensions are measured using imperial units of measurement, and the metric ones are those that are measured using the metric units.

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Most Commonly Used Nut Styles

Most Commonly Used Nut Styles

When you need to use fasteners such as Inconel hex nuts and nitronic 50 flat washers, the last thing you should get wrong is the type of fastener you end up getting. Many people end up making a mistake when it comes to this simply because they do not correlate the products they are buying […]

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The Advantages Of Plating Fasteners

The Advantages Of Plating Fasteners

When ordering fasteners, it is important to get all the details right. When you consult a high quality vendor, you will find that they will not simply sell the screws or bolts you need without asking any questions. Most of them will want more detail rather than the basics such as the size of the […]

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How To Choose Between Fully And Partially Threaded Bolts

How To Choose Between Fully And Partially Threaded Bolts

At some point in time when you are thinking of using fasteners such as aluminum  hex head cap screws or steel hex nuts and bolts, you will be confronted with the decision on which type you should pick. Typically, most people end up finding this a difficult thing to do particularly if they have not […]

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Fastener Corrosion: Why It's Not All About Rusting

Fastener Corrosion: Why It's Not All About Rusting

When you are planning on buying or using fasteners, one of the concerns you might have is corrosion. When your fasteners end up being corroded, they often become difficult to remove, and may even damage the item that you had been fastening in the first place. This means that before you even order them, it […]

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3 Things About Stainless Steel Fasteners You Probably Don’t Know

3 Things About Stainless Steel Fasteners You Probably Don’t Know

When you need to buy stainless steel fasteners, it’s usually a good idea to know as much as you can about them. This is important since it makes it easier for you to understand what you can expect out of them. There are many people who use heresy as a basis for deciding on which […]

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Why You Should Adopt A Vendor Managed Inventory For Your Fasteners

Why You Should Adopt A Vendor Managed Inventory For Your Fasteners

If you run a project where you intend to use a large number of fasteners such as aluminum hex head cap screws and nylon socket head cap screws on a regular basis, it’s usually imperative that you come up with a planned system for managing their use. Otherwise, you will end up with problems including […]

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The Most Common Fastener Coatings

The Most Common Fastener Coatings

In order to get the most out of any fasteners, it is usually necessary to make sure that every aspect of the fastener is suited to the application you are going to use it for. For instance, if you are going to use stainless steel hex head cap screws for bridge construction, it would be […]

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What Threadlock Adhesives Are And How You Should Use Them

What Threadlock Adhesives Are And How You Should Use Them

When you are shopping for fasteners, there are many terms that you will come across, and some of them may sound confusing. It’s important to always be sure of what they mean so that you can make the best decision regarding which one to get. There are many times where people ignore this, and then […]

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How To Install Paintings On Walls

How To Install Paintings On Walls

When you decide to move house, one of the challenges you may face is how to fasten paintings on walls. This also happens to be the case if you opt to spruce up your home using paintings or other similar art items. There are many things that you need to keep in mind when doing […]

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The Environmental Challenges Of Using Stainless Steel Fasteners

The Environmental Challenges Of Using Stainless Steel Fasteners

When most people go out to buy fasteners, they usually get stainless steel hex head cap screws, stainless steel hex nuts and many other fasteners made out of this metal. One of the issues that most people have to contend with is the environmental impact of using stainless steel fasteners. This is mainly due to the […]

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Safety Features Of A Flyover Bridge

Safety Features Of A Flyover Bridge

Having a flyover bridge has many benefits. One of the most important of these is the fact that it makes it easier for pedestrians to cross a particular road with ease. This is very important particularly in very wide or very busy highways, where installing zebra crossings might not make sense, or might put the […]

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Magnesium Fasteners: Benefits And Common Uses

Magnesium Fasteners: Benefits And Common Uses

Magnesium is one of the most coveted items for use in various applications, one of which is the design of fasteners. You will find that magnesium hex head cap screws and magnesium socket set screws tend to have qualities that make them ideal for many uses. However, the fact that the metal is usually a […]

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How To Accurately Assess The True Cost Of Fastener Use For Any Project

How To Accurately Assess The True Cost Of Fastener Use For Any Project

When you are carrying out a project that will require the use of fasteners, it’s usually a good idea to find out how much you will spend on them in advance. This is important since it will help you in the financial planning for the project. There are many instances in which an individual simply […]

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When And How Should Washers Be Used?

When And How Should Washers Be Used?

Washers are a critical element of fastener use. However, there are many people who don’t understand how to use them properly. For this reason, they usually end up having a hard time getting the most out of their fasteners. In some cases, the use of the washers is critical to such an extent that not […]

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Future Advancements In Fastener Technology

Future Advancements In Fastener Technology

The manufacture of fasteners has evolved over time, and this means that we can expect the future generations of such products to be much better than the ones that are available today. For instance, the use of magnesium hex head cap screws and titanium socket head cap screws was virtually unheard of in the past […]

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Fastener Hardness Versus Strength

Fastener Hardness Versus Strength

When you are shopping for fasteners, it is usually important to have minimum technical knowledge regarding the way they work. This way, it will be easier for you to determine what specifications you should get for the fasteners. In addition to that, this information will make it easier for you to order custom made fasteners […]

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