The Definition of the Types of Bolts, Nuts, and Washers Bolts, nuts, and washers, what do they have in common? These three types of fasteners are all under the category of non-permanent or temporary fasteners. They are removable mechanical parts that share a common function to fasten/affix, join, and hold materials together. Bolts and nuts…
Why Do Bolts Loosen? How to Prevent Bolts and Nuts Loosening? Anyone familiar with the uses of fastening mechanical devices knows that there can be cases of misfunction and failure in the assembly. Bolts and nuts are two different types of fasteners that are pre-matched to function effectively in joining or holding materials together. They…
Facts About Stainless Steel Fasteners That You Should Know There are a wide variety of types of fasteners, but stainless steel fasteners lead in the most preferred component for many fastening applications. Let’s get into the several factors that come into play on why stainless steel fasteners are great devices. Stainless Steel Fasteners have excellent…
The Difference Between Bolts and Screws The general misconception of fasteners is they can be in the same category as threaded fasteners and have quite almost no difference at all. It is unlikely to have no distinct differences in the types, bolts and screws are always compared with one another because they have a list…
The number one reason why we can supply you with all your military specification (mil spec) fasteners? Because no one knows the industry better than we do – we’ve been supplying mil spec fasteners to original equipment manufacturers, repair facilities, and suppliers since 1960. Mil-spec fasteners are commonly used in the defense, government, marine, nuclear,…
Heat treatment is a general metallurgical term that encompasses the process of heating and cooling metals to change their physical and mechanical properties without changing shape. It’s safe to say that most heat treating is done to strengthen metals, but heat treatment can also be used as a method to alter some mechanical properties of…
Coating and plating are two different processes that can be easy to mix up. Coating is a covering that is applied to the surface of an object, usually referred to as the substrate. In many cases coatings are applied to improve surface properties of the substrate, such as appearance, adhesion, wettability, corrosion resistance, wear resistance,…
Metal stamping and a wide range of fasteners go hand-in-hand for many manufacturing applications because metal stamping is often used to create a variety of shapes and products that, in turn, are fastened together. Metal stampings are used in a variety of industries because parts can be turned out at a very high rate, reducing…
There are your “normal” metals and then there are “exotic” metals. What’s the difference and why are certain metals used for some applications while exotic metals are required for others? “Normal” metals (all the exotics are alloys) have processes that are generic, well known, and generally available to anyone interested enough to use them. These…
Cold-heading, or cold-forming, as it’s also known, is a manufacturing process used to make a variety of products from a wide range of alloys, including steel, stainless steel, copper, aluminum, and brass. The process starts with metal coils or rods that are shaped and altered at a cooler temperature. Some manufacturers choose to utilize the…
If you’re a manufacturer supplying equipment to the US military you know the importance of using high quality mil-spec components and subsystems in your products. Electronic Fasteners has been a go-to supplier of mil-spec fasteners for a wide range of manufacturing companies since 1960. We supply fully traceable MS, AN, NAS and DFAR compliant mil-spec…
While the United States is one of the last hold-outs for the English system of measurement, metric fasteners are growing in popularity. In the 1970’s there was an effort to increase the use of the metric system here in the US as Congress passed the Metric Conversion Act of 1975 and then the Omnibus Trade…
As leading distributors of a wide range of fasteners for major industries such as aerospace, defense, appliance manufacturing, electronics assembly and others, we take parts inspection very seriously. In fact, a major part of what we do at Electronic Fasteners is ensure the integrity and quality of every product we sell. While we consider maintaining…
To the average person, there may not seem to be very much to the process of tightening a nut and bolt – just grab the proper-sized wrench, fit it to the nut, and give it a couple of turns. But to an engineer, the process of tightening a fastener – or “torquing” – is a…
Nylon is a synthetic thermoplastic polymer first introduced back in the 1930s. Since then, it has become a highly popular material for an astonishing array of products and applications, including as a polymer for producing fasteners used throughout the electronics industry. Nylon is especially popular for electronics because of its high insulating value and corrosion…
First, let’s have a quick refresher on the unique fastening ability of nuts and bolts. As we all know, a nut is a fastener featuring a threaded hole and is always used with a mating bolt to fasten a stack of parts together. The two components are held together by a combination of thread friction, a slight expansion of the bolt,…
The fastener industry – like most industries – is not standing still. As science, materials, and manufacturing make great strides, fastener technology is keeping pace with them. These are exciting times. Today, the US fastener industry is a multi-billion dollar chunk of the economy, serving virtually every other industry and application, including the critical aerospace,…
Hammer drills take center stage as the ultimate powerhouse in the realm of power tools, designed to conquer resilient surfaces like concrete, brick, or stone. By seamlessly merging rotary drilling with impactful hammering force, these tools have become a cornerstone in construction, renovation, and DIY projects, delivering efficiency and precision for professionals and enthusiasts alike.
Toggle Bolt vs Lag Bolt – What’s the Difference September 26, 2023September 26, 2023 | 5:00 am If you love to do DIY projects, choosing the right type of fastener is essential. When it comes to choosing between a toggle bolt and a lag bolt, it can be confusing, especially if you are new to…
Toggle Bolt vs Snaptoggle – What’s the Difference September 26, 2023September 26, 2023 | 2:23 am Table of Contents What is Toggle Bolt? What is Snaptoggle? Difference Between Toggle Bolt and Snaptoggle Composition and Design: Load Capacity: Application: Ease of Installation: Cost: Conclusion: When anchoring heavy objects to drywall, plaster, or other hollow walls, toggle…