0 likes0 views6 min Bolts may seem like small components in the grand scheme of machinery and structures, but their integrity is crucial. One common problem that engineers and maintenance professionals encounter is bolts loosening due to vibration. This issue can lead to safety hazards and equipment damage if left unaddressed. This article explores why […]
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0 likes0 views5 min At Wilson-Garner, we’re a leading manufacturer of American-made custom fasteners. But if you know anything about the fastener industry, you know that the word “custom” can mean different things to different people and different situations. So, what are those differences, and what exactly does “custom fastener” mean to us? This article
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0 likes0 views4 min Screws are ubiquitous in our everyday lives, used in everything from assembling furniture to constructing complex, heavy-duty machinery. If you’ve ever wondered how these essential fasteners are made, we’re here to give you an inside peek. How Is a Screw Made? 3 General Manufacturing Methods Before delving into a real-world screw
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0 likes0 views4 min There are thousands of fasteners manufactured every day, all used for a variety of applications. Washers are one that we don’t often touch on here at Wilson-Garner, but they can be an important part of ensuring secure, long-lasting connections. Below we explore the world of washers, when they’re needed, and when
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0 likes0 views5 min Bolts are one of the most common fasteners used in engineering, manufacturing, and construction processes. While some are simple in design and can be manufactured with relative ease, others are more complex (in shape, size, etc.) and call for a more complicated manufacturing process. Regardless, the ways bolts are manufactured are
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0 likes0 views4 min The introduction of zinc-nickel plating dates back to the 1980s, but the material hasn’t gained much attention until recently. For a while, there were misconceptions swirling around about its practicality and benefits, which have since been dispelled. Today, engineers and manufacturers around the world are becoming more interested in zinc-nickel — in
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0 likes0 views5 min Few fasteners can match the strength and reliability of Grade 8 bolts. For that reason, they’re very common and play a critical role in various industries, from automotive and construction to heavy machinery and manufacturing. If you’re considering a Grade 8 bolt for your application, it’s important to understand just how
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0 likes0 views6 min Whatever your engineering or manufacturing application is, it’s likely that you’re well-acquainted with screws of various types. However, as often as you may have used screws, you may still be unfamiliar with their components. Understanding key screw components is essential when you have to decide which type of screw to employ
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0 likes0 views5 min When most people think of a screw, the most common Phillips head is likely to come to mind. However, just like there are hundreds of fastener types available for use, there’s also a multitude of unique screw head types, each offering their own purpose and benefits. Let’s explore how many unique
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0 likes0 views6 min Screws are externally threaded fasteners designed to be inserted into holes in assembled parts, mate with a preformed internal thread, or form their own thread. In most cases, different types of screws are defined by the material they’re intended to be drilled into, which makes it fairly simple to determine which kind
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