About Self-threading & Self-tapping Screws Self-threading and self-tapping screws are two different types of screws that share a standard functionality to connect or join parts. Both screws also don’t require the need for pre-drilling holes making the installation process more efficient. Their ability to create their own threads as they are driven into a material…
Fasteners for Use in Structural Applications Structural applications need uncompromised quality fasteners to provide security, reliability, and safety in assemblies. Various sectors of structural applications require the right type of fastener for a significant requirement. Generally, fasteners are responsible for the structural integrity of various applications including buildings, bridges, infrastructure, and more. As the backbone…
Aerospace Fasteners: Types and Materials Aerospace fasteners are a crucial part of any airline craft because they are responsible for holding the structural integrity while withstanding extreme forces, temperature changes, and other conditions. As tiny connectors in various parts of an aircraft, aerospace fasteners are expected to ensure safety, performance, and reliability. Therefore, these devices…
0 likes0 views4 min 1 comment Hex head cap screws and hex bolts. They look similar, and their names sound similar — but they’re different. How? Find out below. What’s the Difference Between Hex Head Cap Screws and Hex Bolts? Definitions From ASME B18.2.1 It’s tricky to tell the difference between a hex head cap screw…
0 likes0 views5 min Test bolts play a critical role in the design and development of mechanical systems. They’re used for many industries and applications but are especially common in the context of automotive engineering, where precision and reliability are paramount to the overall safety and performance of a vehicle. Consider applications like vehicle framing…
0 likes6 views3 min Wilson-Garner Company provides our customers with free online certifications for every lot of product that we ship. Why online? Previously, we would print certifications for every job we shipped and place them in the box with the packing slip. Based on feedback from our customers, we realized that not every customer…
0 likes0 views8 min Bolts are an essential component in the manufacturing and engineering industries. From the intricate machinery of automobiles to the robust structures of bridges and buildings, bolts play a vital role in keeping everything together. For this reason, it’s important to understand what bolts truly are, plus all the types, grades, nomenclature,…
0 likes0 views7 min 3 comments We’ve discussed bolt grades in some of our past articles. However, like many topics in the fastener industry, they can be a bit tricky to fully understand. We explain what bolts grades are, how they’re categorized, and what some of their uses are below. That way, you’ll hopefully gain…
0 likes309 views6 min 9 comments We’ve talked about how to use head markings to determine the different grades and manufacturers of inch-series bolts, but metric bolt and screw head markings are a whole different beast. They’re not a beast we can’t tackle though. Let’s walk through how to decipher metric bolt and screw grades,…
0 likes19 views7 min As with so many things in the fastener world, the answer to “What’s the difference between a bolt and a screw?” can best be answered by saying, “It depends on who you ask.” Most people have an idea in their head of what a bolt is and what a screw is….