3 Types Of Silicon Bronze Bolts For Your Projects
Silicon bronze bolts are the perfect fastener if you work in an environment where creating a spark is high risk. They are also a good choice for coastal and marine environments. The bolts are manufactured from silicon bronze, a low-lead brass alloy consisting of more than ninety percent copper and less [...]
Tips to Maintain Nuts & Bolts
Stainless steel fasteners are used in various applications and their maintenance is important for longevity. Here are some tips to maintain nuts and bolts. These tips should help you to troubleshoot and prevent issues from arising in areas that are prone to nut and bolt issues. Why is the maintenance of [...]
How to apply lubrication on nuts & bolts
You need to apply enough lubricant so every thread is covered. Although this seems like an excessive amount of lubricant, it ensures that all parts that can experience friction are covered. To properly apply lubricant, you need to know how to ensure all parts of the nut and bolt threads are [...]
Should nuts and bolts always be lubricated before assembly?
Should nuts and bolts always be lubricated? There are many benefits to using lubrication for stainless steel nuts and bolts, but what makes lubricant essential is that it assists in keeping fasteners tightened. Here is a little info on lubrication for nuts and bolts. Why should you lubricate fasteners? Lubrication affects [...]
What happens to a bolt when you weld on it?
Although welding a bolt is not an ideal solution to many engineering issues, it may sometimes be necessary. With the different types of bolts available and the various projects they are used for, it is essential to know if welding a bolt will weaken it. It should be noted that certain [...]
Fasteners: Can nuts and bolts be safely reused?
When the time comes to dismantle or reassemble, the question of whether or not to reuse nuts and bolts tends to come up. It is possible to reuse fasteners in some cases. However, only fasteners that have never been torqued beyond their yield strength may be used again. If over-torquing is [...]
Types of grading for high tensile bolts
High tensile bolts are specialized fasteners that are very important for the successful completion of a variety of projects. They are essential to the auto industry, for example, or in the construction and repair of industrial machines and components. Choosing the right high tensile bolt is not a straightforward matter. There [...]
When to Use Stainless Steel Vs. Galvanized Zinc Screws for Outside Construction
When you’re planning some kind of outdoor structure, such as a deck, you might not usually stop and wonder whether you should use screws that are stainless steel or ones that are made of galvanized zinc. However, this is actually a very important point to consider before you buy your materials [...]
