Here at Fastenright, we want to make sure that your application is getting the best possible fastener for the application or project that you’re working on. This means ensuring you have the size that you require, and that any specific finish or material needs are met. We’re able to provide fasteners in an extensive range …
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Lock Nuts are designed to lock in place during installation, creating a band of tight threads which act as a locking mechanism – ensuring the fastening of your application remains safe and secure. Historically, designers would require nuts to be “double-nutted” which would ensure that an assembly did not come loose – which was an …
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Self-locking Counter Nuts, which are made to specifications of DIN 7967, are often referred to as stamped sheet metal check-nuts or self-locking counter-nuts, and sometimes as Palnuts ®. They have a number of protruding tabs which flatten and lock in place during their installation. They are made from spring-like steel, allowing them to distort under load …
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When it comes to finding the right screws for your applications, there are various measurements that need to be considered. The most obvious measurements are the length and diameter of the screw shank, but there are other aspects of the fastener that should also be measured to ensure that you achieve the most accurate fit. …
Security fasteners are available in a range of different materials. However, the most common variety are stainless steel security screws. Here we take a look why stainless steel plays such a crucial role in the security fastener industry. Stainless screws – longer lasting security fasteners Security fasteners are so-called because their sole purpose is to …
Threaded rivet nut inserts are a specific type of fastener designed to provide a threaded hole that can accept a bolt or threaded fastener. As with any type of fastener, there is more than one configuration, each designed for specific applications. The well nut is just one threaded rivet nut insert with a unique design …
The term “fasteners” covers many products, including rivets, blind bolts, lockbolts, threaded inserts, and more. One of the biggest fastener product categories is screws, and one of the biggest North American screw manufacturers is Intercorp.
No matter what type of OEM or manufacturing operation you have, maintaining reliable suppliers and parts has to be a priority. It’s amazing how many OEMs go for lowest price or quickest delivery without checking out the supplier. Too often, they get stuck with inferior parts, the wrong part, or the supplier is unable to …
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In the past, we have written about rivet nut threaded inserts as an elegant way to add a threaded fastener to soft substrates. However, there is more than one way to repair a stripped tap hole or add a strong, lasting threaded insert to soft materials. Coil thread inserts provide a strong threaded wall that …
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With several different types of riveting tools available—manual, pneumatic, and battery-powered—how do you know which is right for your job? Although manual riveters are great for small jobs, power riveters are key to efficiently meeting production demands and maximizing labor costs. Here are some of the most important considerations to make sure you choose the …