How Many Types of Fasteners Are There?
Fasteners are pieces of hardware used to mechanically affix two or more objects together...
Guide to Wilson-Garner Online Certifications
Wilson-Garner Company provides our customers with free online certifications for every lot of product...
How to Manufacture Steel Bolts: 3 Different Methods
There are three common steel bolt manufacturing methods: cold forming, hot forging, and machining....
What Do Screw and Bolt Head Markings Mean?
If you’ve ever spent time looking at different screw and bolt heads, you’ve probably...
Understanding a Few Common ASTM Inch-Series Bolt Grade Markings
Understanding a Few Common ASTM Inch-Series Bolt Grade Markings While SAE J429 Grades 2,...
Understanding Metric Bolt and Screw Grades (and Head Markings)
We’ve talked about how to use head markings to determine the different grades and...
Proof Load, Yield Strength, and Tensile Strength of Fasteners
In the fastener world, you’ll often hear terms like proof load, yield strength, and...
The Basics of External Threads – Threads Part 1
Threads are quite amazing when you stop to think about it. Yeah I know,...
The Difference Between ISO and IATF Certifications
If you poke around a few industrial websites, you’ll begin to notice plenty of...
How Asymmetric Place Bolts Work
Asymmetric Place bolts work based on two design features that complement each other. But...