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Category: information

Are Stainless Steel Fasteners Magnetic?

Posted on 01/11/202011/09/2023 By sungupta
Are Stainless Steel Fasteners Magnetic?
information, Technical

It is common belief that a simple test for stainless steel is to check with a magnet. If it attracts, the product is not stainless steel. However, this assumption is incorrect. “The stainless steel fasteners I received stick to a magnet.” This is one of the more frequently heard complaints among users. Stainless steel fasteners … Read More “Are Stainless Steel Fasteners Magnetic?” »

FASTENING TRENDS AND INNOVATION

Posted on 29/04/202014/12/2023 By sungupta 5 Comments on FASTENING TRENDS AND INNOVATION
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It’s a universal fact that Fasteners play a key role in almost every industry be it Heavy metal industry, Iron and steel industry or else. Moreover, just like every technology, the Fastening technology has also evolved big time in the past few years. Many of the recent innovations in fastening technology owe much to marketplace … Read More “FASTENING TRENDS AND INNOVATION” »

JOINING TECHNIQUES FOR PLASTICS

Posted on 29/04/202017/10/2024 By sungupta
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JOINING TECHNIQUES FOR PLASTICS Many of the recent innovations in fastening technology owe much to marketplace directives for smaller and lighter packages produced quickly and cost-effectively. These demands dictate that fasteners work harder, “smarter,” and in more ways to advance product design and development. As a result and in a notable departure from the past, … Read More “JOINING TECHNIQUES FOR PLASTICS” »

COVID-19 Effects

Posted on 25/04/202011/09/2023 By sungupta No Comments on COVID-19 Effects
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Unsurprisingly, COVID-19 has taken its toll on the Fastener Industry. Some of the reported effects are given below. The seasonally adjusted Fastener Distributor Index (FDI) for March was 44.4, deteriorating rapidly as the COVID-19 pandemic and ensuing shutdowns took hold. Sales trends on a seasonally adjusted basis were much weaker. The six-month outlook was revised … Read More “COVID-19 Effects” »

Self-Tapping Screws for Wood – Not a good idea

Posted on 24/01/202011/09/2023 By sungupta
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Do NOT use self-tapping screws for fixing into wood. It is a common error whereby many people use self-tapping screws for fixing into wood. Self-Tapping screws are designed for use in metal. For that purpose the threads are closer and of shallow depth. This works well in metals like steel and aluminium. However, in wood … Read More “Self-Tapping Screws for Wood – Not a good idea” »

BLACK Coating on Stainless Steel Fasteners

Posted on 20/01/202030/04/2024 By sungupta 7 Comments on BLACK Coating on Stainless Steel Fasteners
BLACK Coating on Stainless Steel Fasteners
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Adding to our ever growing range are BLACK  Stainless Steel Screws. This finish is very useful to reduce light reflection from parts, provide an integrated finish to black coloured products & parts and also for decorative purposes. It is a conversion coating that produces a uniform, attractive, and non-reflective black finish on stainless steels. The … Read More “BLACK Coating on Stainless Steel Fasteners” »

Screw for Wooden decking

Posted on 09/01/202011/09/2023 By sungupta 1 Comment on Screw for Wooden decking
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Wooden decks usually consist of thin planks; being outdoors, they must endure harsh environmental conditions. The most important construction materials are often the smallest. Although you do need all your heavy elements like power tools, cement, wood, and other building materials, it often comes down to the smallest element to bring all of these together. … Read More “Screw for Wooden decking” »

Fastener Costing

Posted on 27/12/201911/09/2023 By sungupta No Comments on Fastener Costing
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Understanding The “Big Box” – It is important not fixate on the cost of any single component but rather on the entire fastened joint. In other words, it is all too common for the user to focus on a single component and ignore all that is going on with the entire fastened joint. Take for … Read More “Fastener Costing” »

Hexalobular or 6-Lobe drive

Posted on 29/10/201911/09/2023 By sungupta 1 Comment on Hexalobular or 6-Lobe drive
Hexalobular or 6-Lobe drive
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Upgrade your product assembly by switching over to Hexalobular or Torx drive Screws. The hexalobular socket screw drive, known as Torx or star drive, uses a star-shaped recess in the fastener with six rounded points. It’s designed to permit increased torque transfer from the driver to the bit compared to other drive systems. Radial forces … Read More “Hexalobular or 6-Lobe drive” »

Design connections using Standards

Posted on 29/10/201911/09/2023 By sungupta
Design connections using Standards
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When components are standardised they are easier to work with because such components are interchangeable. For this to be possible the fundamental characteristics of standard parts must be defined by a central body and used by manufacturers and retailers. Product designers should take advantage of the standards available for various types of fasteners. Almost every … Read More “Design connections using Standards” »

Secure your products – Dont risk it

Posted on 15/06/201911/09/2023 By sungupta No Comments on Secure your products – Dont risk it
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The need to safeguard against theft and vandalism in now becoming an essential part of design specifications. Impact of Theft and Tampering. Crime Pilferage Vandalism Lost revenue Liability claims Reputation Breakdowns High Maintenance Negative impact on public safety The solution is to use Security and Tamper resistant fasteners. These are screws, nuts and bolts with … Read More “Secure your products – Dont risk it” »

Corrosion Failure of Fasteners

Posted on 02/02/201911/09/2023 By sungupta No Comments on Corrosion Failure of Fasteners
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If you thought corrosion was merely about unsightly patches of red oxide – rust – which plague steel and iron products in coastal areas and offshore applications, think again. Corrosion is present everywhere and can occur in even the most arid land-locked countries. It’s also a case of prevention being better than cure as corrosion … Read More “Corrosion Failure of Fasteners” »

Structural Safety in Anchoring

Posted on 02/02/201905/11/2021 By sungupta No Comments on Structural Safety in Anchoring
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Never risk structures to sub-standard fixings. What is a Safety-critical application? European Technical guidelines defines as “Applications in which the failure of an anchor could result in collapse or partial collapse of a structure, cause risk to human life, or lead to a significant economic loss”. Given the importance of the reliability and stability of … Read More “Structural Safety in Anchoring” »

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