For the general public most springs look alike, such as the tension and compression springs. However, they are designed to perform much different tasks. Their similarities exist in the design. Both ar...

What Is a U-Bolt?When you break it down, a U-bolt is a bolt bent into the shape of the letter “u.” It’s a curved bolt that features threads on each end. Because the bolt is curved, it fits nicely arou...

Threaded inserts are typically used when the object in which a threaded fastener is being installed is made of a soft material. For hard materials, a screw or bolt can be often driven into the object ...

Blind rivet nuts --- also known as rivnuts and blind nuts, can be easily installed into sheet metal as well as tubing and extrusions in steel, stainless steel, aluminium and a variety of plastics. The...

Self-tapping ScrewsSelf-tapping screws are characterized by their ability to produce their own hole. All screws require a hole. To install a screw, you’ll have to insert it into the hole of a workpiec...