One of the biggest frustrations when disassembling a piece of machinery or equipment for restoration, repair or even a service, is the dreaded seized or stripped bolt. Stuck hardware occurs when a bolt or nut gets corrosion between the threads, and they won’t budge. Many times, this...
Read moreTips to Follow on Marine Fasteners
When constructing marine equipment, the marine fasteners and materials that you choose to use and how you use them will play a vital role in the success of the project. Keep in mind that marine equipment is used at depths. So, clearly, there is little room...
Read moreWhat Is a Threaded Rod Cutter?
A threaded rod cutter is a cutting tool designed for cutting soft steel. It is specifically designed to cut threaded rods (although not unthreaded rods) with up to a 6.6 soft steel rating which has a tensile strength of 60 kg/mm². Each of the available rod...
Read moreHow To Choose Between Fully & Partially Threaded Bolts
Choosing between fully threaded bolts and partially threaded bolts is a little more complicated than simply choosing a bolt that’s the right size for the hole you are working with. The type of bolt you choose needs to suit the application of purpose of the fastener and...
Read moreTypes of Threaded Rods
As you might already be aware, threaded rods have a variety of uses in many industries. Threaded rods are designed in different sizes and can have right hand or left hand thread patterns. While aluminum threaded rods are popular for their durability and light weight, and...
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