Who Invented The Rivet? A “Riveting” Bit Of Aviation History.

The Rivet is as critical to airplane construction as the lightweight aluminum from which they are made. It did not take long for engineers to determine that the dome head rivet was causing a lot of drag, leading to the … Read More

6 Common Types of Rivets Used in the Manufacturing Industry

A rivet is a type of fastener that’s used in the permanent assembly of a product or workpiece. Featuring a bolt-like design, they are affixed with a head that’s wider than the shaft. When a rivet is driven into a … Read More

Choosing the Right Fastener for the Build

At OneMonroe, we know that choosing the right fastener for the build is a key decision. If you have a construction project, the right choice of fasteners means a successful completion of your work, so it’s important to understand the … Read More

Get to Know the Various Fastener Materials

At OneMonroe, we know that the world couldn’t exist without fasteners. So, let’s get to know the various fastener materials. It’s really amazing how fasteners can do so many different things depending on what they are made out of and … Read More

Know Your Bolts and Their Many Uses

There are so many kinds of bolts, but OneMonroe can help you get to know your bolts and their many uses. Basically, a bolt is a small metal rod with threads and a head and it uses a nut fastener … Read More

Solid Rivets Are Ideal Fasteners

Solid rivets are ideal fasteners and OneMonroe has solid rivets for any application. If you need them, we can help you decide which rivet will work best for your project. As for news out of the rivet world, a manufacturer … Read More

Nails Versus Screws-When is it Right to Use a Screw?

Need information about fasteners, including the common question of nails versus screws-when is it right to use a screw? Just ask our staff at OneMonroeto help you find the fastener that will work best for your project. Because we’ve been … Read More