Employee of the Month: Fabi Medina

Congratulations to Fabi Medina on being Employee of the Month for April 2025!!! We are happy to announce Fabi Medina as employee of the month! Her attention to detail, strong communication skills, and willingness to go above and beyond make … Read More

Solid Core vs Hollow Core O-Rings: What’s the Difference?

When shopping for O-rings, you may come across the terms “solid core” and “hollow core.” They are used to describe the internal energizer. All encapsulated O-rings have a component that imparts memory to the seal. Known as an internal energizer … Read More

Common Features of Walk-In Cooler Locks

Commercial coolers are often secured with high-quality refrigeration locks. Known as walk-in cooler locks, they are commonly used by restaurants, bars, catering companies and other food service businesses. With a walk-in cooler lock, food service businesses can protect their refrigerated … Read More

How to Tell If a Screw Has Been Over-Tightened

Screws are one of the world’s most commonly used fasteners. Consisting of a threaded shank with a pointed tip, they are used to secure two or more parts together. Driving a screw through the parts will pull them together. When … Read More

The Beginner’s Guide to Closed-Wound Springs

Closed-wound springs offer a reliable and versatile form of energy storage. Like all springs, they are designed to store mechanical energy. When exposed to a load, they will become shorter or longer while simultaneously storing the load’s energy. Closed-wound springs, … Read More

6 Things to Consider When Choosing a T-Handle Knob

T-handle knobs offer an ergonomic and effective control mechanism. Like other types of industrial knobs, they are commonly used to adjust machinery and equipment. T-handle knobs, however, feature a unique T-shaped design that makes them easy to grab and turn. … Read More

How Is Steel Different From Iron?

Steel and iron are two versatile materials. They are used to make bridges, buildings, automobiles, aircraft, fasteners, gates and more. While they share some similarities, however, they steel and iron aren’t the same. Composition Steel and iron have different compositions. … Read More