Screws are commonly in the construction industry to build frames, roofs, walls and other structural components. With many of these components being load bearing, though, certain types of screws are required. Construction companies can’t use cheap or weak screws. Rather, … Read More

Nuts are a common type of fasteners. Consisting of a piece of metal with a threaded hole, they are used in conjunction with a bolt to hold two or more objects together. The bolt is inserted through the objects, after … Read More

You can’t shop for quick release pins without considering the handle type. While all quick release pins have a handle, the shape and design of their respective handles can vary. There are several different types of handles found on quick … Read More

Pull handles are an essential component of many types of furniture. You can find them on dressers, chests of drawers, cabinets and more. If a piece of furniture has drawers, it will likely have handles. Some machines, in fact, even … Read More

Short-run manufacturing has become increasingly common in recent years. Rather than mass-producing parts, many manufacturing companies produce a smaller number of parts. Known as short-run manufacturing, it offers several benefits over long-run manufacturing. If you’re thinking about embracing short-run manufacturing … Read More

Ball plug gages are commonly used with many industrial machines. You can find them on lathes, milling machines, computer-numerical controlled (CNC) machines and more. As shown in the adjacent photo, ball plug gages feature a relatively simple. They essentially consist … Read More

Stainless steel is one of the world’s most commonly used materials. Consisting of iron, chromium and carbon, it’s found in everything from screws and bolts to automobiles, rockets, bridges, railroads and more. While all stainless steel contains these three elements, … Read More