Few fasteners can match the strength and reliability of Grade 8 bolts. For that reason, they’re very common and play a critical role in various industries, from automotive and construction to heavy machinery and manufacturing. If you’re considering a Grade 8 bolt for your application, it’s important to understand just how strong they truly are, … Read more
At Wilson-Garner, we’re a leading manufacturer of American-made custom fasteners. But if you know anything about the fastener industry, you know that the word “custom” can mean different things to different people and different situations. So, what are those differences, and what exactly does “custom fastener” mean to us? This article will fill you in. … Read more
If you’ve been researching different fastener options for your application, you may have come across one called a self-locking bolt. This is different from a traditional bolt, and can be particularly useful in certain situations. It might just be the perfect solution for you. We’ll discuss a little about what a self-locking bolt is, how … Read more
Most wheels are attached to vehicles using either wheel studs or wheel bolts. So what’s the difference between these two automotive fasteners, and what impacts could those differences have on vehicle performance? Let’s take a closer look into wheel studs vs. wheel bolts below. What Are Wheel Studs and Wheel Bolts? Wheel studs have a … Read more
Trying to determine the right fastener for your application, but getting lost in all the jargon and technical specifications that are out there? Trust us, you’re not the only one. The fastener industry can be complicated, especially if you need a part that’s more specialized than your typical Phillips-head screw. There are a ton of … Read more
We’ve discussed bolt grades in some of our past articles. However, like many topics in the fastener industry, they can be a bit tricky to fully understand. We explain what bolts grades are, how they’re categorized, and what some of their uses are below. That way, you’ll hopefully gain a better idea of what bolt … Read more
Fasteners are pieces of hardware used to mechanically affix two or more objects together — and there are a lot of them. From screws to clips to rivets and beyond, the list of fastener types is astoundingly long. Further yet, each type of fastener also has a multitude of subtypes that each lend themselves toward … Read more
Asymmetric Place bolts work based on two design features that complement each other. But before we get to the specifics, let’s take a moment and introduce Place bolts. An asymmetric Place bolt is a special type of bolt that is designed to be self-locking and resist loosening due to vibration. The self-locking action is achieved … Read more