Employee of the Month: Tracy Walker

Congratulations Tracy Walker on being the Employee Of The Month for November 2021 Nomination I am very proud to be able to nominate not only a great co-worker but a lifelong friend, Tracy Walker, for Employee of the Month.  Wish … Read More

The Surprising Benefits of Molded Rubber

Rubber is used to make a wide variety of products. You can find O-rings, gaskets, hoses, bushings, cord stock, bumpers, connectors and more made of this polymer-based material. While there are different ways to convert raw rubber into parts such … Read More

A Crash Course on Tensile Strength and What It Means

Have you heard of tensile strength? It’s commonly used to describe the strength of materials, fasteners, tools and other objects. When shopping for industrial manufacturing products, you should pay attention to tensile strength. Tensile strength is arguably one of the … Read More

What Is a Bent Hitch Pin?

There are different solutions available to temporarily join multiple parts. You can use a threaded fastener, for instance. The problem with threaded fasteners, though, is that they are oftentimes difficult to remove. If the parts require frequent joining and separation, … Read More

The Beginner’s Guide to Hex Bolts

Bolts are used in a myriad of fastening applications. Like screws, they are threaded fasteners that are designed to join two or more objects. You can insert a bolt through two or more objects, and you can secure the end … Read More

An Introduction to Cam Locks and How They Work

There are different ways to secure cabinets, lockers and other enclosures. You can use a padlock, for instance, or you can use a cam lock. Cam locks are oftentimes preferred over padlocks because they are concealed. You can install a … Read More

What Is a Tapered Knob? Get the Facts

Industrial knobs play an important role in the function of many types of machines and equipment. They are mechanical components that allow workers to manually control a machine or piece of equipment. All industrial knobs feature a handle or surface. … Read More