Have You Heard These Benefits of Cold Forming Steel Fasteners?
One method of manufacturing steel fasteners stands out for its efficiency, precision, and cost-effectiveness:...
Rolled Threads vs. Cut Threads
Generally speaking, there are two main methods of producing external threads on a fastener:...
What Is Cold Forming?
As you may know, there are several ways to make fasteners, including cold forming,...
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 Difference Between ISO and IATF Certifications
If you poke around a few industrial websites, you’ll begin to notice plenty of...
What is Hardenability? Different Steel Grades and Hardenability
Hardenability of steel is the ability of the steel to achieve a hardness value...
