Caster Tie Bars: Everything You Need to Know

If your business regularly uses racks, carts, shelves or other material handling equipment, you may want to invest in a set of caster tie bars. Material handling equipment often features casters for mobility. Consisting of wheels with a mountable frame, … Read More

Bolts vs Threaded Rods: What’s the Difference?

Many people assume that bolts and threaded rods are the same. After all, they both feature exterior threads that grip and connect to similar-sized interior threads. While they share some key characteristics, however, bolts and threaded rods differ in several … Read More

The Beginner’s Guide to Twinfast Screws

Threads are a defining characteristic of screws. Consisting of spiraling ridges, they are designed to generate a clamping force. When you drive a screw into an object, the threads will press against the inner walls of the hole, thereby securing … Read More

Nylon vs Polyurethane Casters: Which Is Best?

You can’t ignore the wheel material when choosing a caster. Casters, of course, consist of a wheel and mounting frame. They are installed on the bottom of objects to facilitate a rolling mechanism. Once installed, you can roll the objects … Read More

What Determines the Cycle Life of a Living Hinge?

If you’re planning to use a living hinge, you should consider its life cycle. Living hinges serve the same purpose as traditional hinges: they allow one object to rotate away from another object. While they are both mechanical bearings, however, … Read More

Congratulations to Lofton on being Employee of the Month for August 2026!!

Lofton’s many years of experience, dedication to customers, and welcoming personality make him an exceptional part of the OneMonroe team. He consistently takes the time to understand what customers need and uses his extensive knowledge to help them find the … Read More

Why Do Some Ball Knobs Have a Shank?

Ball knobs make it easy to control machines and equipment. As their name suggests, they are characterized by a ball-shaped handle. You can grab and move a ball knob to manipulate the machine or equipment to which it’s connected. While … Read More