Helpful Articles from Wilson-Garner Company

Surface finishes are often applied to plain steel fasteners to improve corrosion resistance. There are dozens of different coatings to choose from, each with different properties and costs. For the purposes of this article, we [...]

As with so many things, the answer to "What's the difference between a bolt and a screw?" can best be answered by saying, "It depends on who you ask". Most people have an idea in [...]

Asymmetric place bolts work based on two design features that compliment 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 [...]

Hardenability of steel is the ability of the steel to achieve a hardness value at a particular depth beneath the surface. (Click here for more information on core hardness and surface hardness in fasteners). The [...]

The hardness of steel is a measure of the steel's ability to resist deformation, such as abrasion and indentation, when a load is applied to the material. In this article, we will look at hardness [...]

If you poke around a few industrial websites, you'll begin to notice plenty of references to ISO 9001 certification. If you happen to be on an automotive supplier website, you may notice a reference to [...]