Washers are often overlooked, yet equally important, companions to any type of fastening system. They’re like the bass player in a rock band – seldom noticed, but their presence holds the group together. Made from either plastic or steel, these … Read More

Steel is one of the world’s most important materials. It’s used to make everything from screws and bolts to bridges, engines, airplane fuselages and more. Research, in fact, shows that nearly 2 billion tons of steel are produced annually. Not … Read More

Ceramic magnets are used in countless applications. Also known as ferrite magnets, they are defined by their high iron content. All ceramic magnets are comprised primarily of iron, which is a ferromagnetic metal. Ceramic magnetics, however, typically don’t consist of … Read More

Not all seals are made of a single piece of material. Some of them are made of multiple pieces of material that are bonded together. Vulcanized seals, for instance, are defined by their fused construction. They are made of multiple … Read More

Casters make it easy to move equipment, furniture and other heavy or large objects. Consisting of a wheel attached to a plate or assembly, they allow for rolling. Rather than lifting an object to move it, you can roll it … Read More

Not all fasteners have a traditional Philips- or flat-head drive recess. Some of them have a hexagonal drive recess. With a hexagonal drive recess, you won’t be able to install them using a traditional screwdriver, nor will you be able … Read More

Nylon is a sturdy plastic used by several manufacturing companies to construct a variety of materials. It has numerous uses due to its superior physical properties. Here are some reasons why nylon is excellent for making fasteners. It is well-suited … Read More