When most people think of rivets, they envision high-strength permanent mechanical fasteners used in aerospace and construction applications. Consisting of steel or various alloys, high-strength rivets such as these can withstand vibrations to create permanent joints. There are other types … Read More

Congratulations to Robert Kelly on being Employee of the Month for January  2025!! With 29 years of dedicated service, Robert consistently goes above and beyond to support his team. He is often the first to arrive, the last to leave, … Read More

If your job involves working with oil or hydraulic fluid-filled tanks, you may want to invest in a submersible tank magnet. It can help you maintain cleaner tanks while simultaneously protecting mechanical seals and other parts from wear and tear. … Read More

Not all threaded fasteners have a traditional slotted or Phillips drive type. You can find them in a wide range of alternative drive types, such as hexagonal socket. Hexagonal socket fasteners are characterized by a six-sided drive recess. In the … Read More

T-handles are prized for their ergonomic design. As their name suggests, they are shaped like the letter T. They feature a vertical pole-like base that transitions into a perpendicular and horizontal gripping surface at the top. With their T-shaped design, … Read More

Multi-grip threaded inserts offer a reliable and long-lasting fastening solution. As shown in the adjacent photo, these mechanical fasteners are characterized by a pre-bulbed shank. Multi-grip threaded inserts have a head and shank. While traditional fasteners typically have a smooth shank, … Read More

When turning a screwdriver, you probably expect it to tighten or loosen the screw in which it’s inserted. After all, that’s the fundamental purpose of a screwdriver: to drive screws in or out of objects. Cam-out, however, can prevent this … Read More