Ordering the Building Fasteners You Need Fast

by Larry Melone President [email protected] Building Fasteners Heavy Hex Bolts Contractors know that project specifications can change quickly, causing the material list to change with them. When you find yourself short of the required Building Fasteners such as Headcote Screws, Heavy Hex Bolts or Line Fasteners and there is no time to waste, what is…

How Your Fastener Distributor Measures Fastener Diameter

by Larry Melone President [email protected] Fastener Distributor Stainless Steel Fasteners Fasteners come in all different shapes and sizes, yet your fastener distributor can catalogue millions of products using a set of measurements and specifications. Fastener diameter is one of those specifications, although you may be surprised to learn that your fastener distributor uses three different…

How to Choose the Ideal Coupling Nut

by Larry Melone President [email protected] Custom Nuts and Bolts Fasteners Coupling nuts are required when connecting two threaded rods together. Slightly different than a sleeve nut, a hex coupling nut offers right hand threads and can be tightened or loosened using standard socket sets and wrenches. These specialty fasteners are useful in many applications, provided…

Common Screw Types You Are Likely To Use During Home Renovation

by Larry Melone President [email protected] Distributor Fastener Fastener Distributor Fastener Industry Nuts And Bolts Stainless Steel Fasteners If you are interested in DIY projects or simply want to fix items in your house, one of the things you will definitely need to do is buy the right fasteners for the job. This is usually a…

What is Corrosion and How Is It Affected by Temperature?

by Larry Melone President [email protected] Building Fasteners Hex Cap Screws When the environment interacts with metal it can cause corrosion.  Corrosion is hard to control and it can cost you money.  In fact, millions of dollars are spent each year by consumers and the American industries because of corrosion.  But how can that be addressed? …

What Is the Purpose of Tamper Resistant Rackmount Screws

by Larry Melone President [email protected] Building Fasteners Fastener Distributor Manufacturers have to think of everything. If they are making a product that has the potential to harm a person or business entity they often need to brainstorm solutions that will provide a reasonable means of protection without sacrificing quality and ease of design. In the…

Benefits of Using Torx Heads With Your Rackmount Screws

by Larry Melone President [email protected] Building Fasteners Fastener Distributor Rackmount screws are an essential part of a rack rail system and provide the ability to customize this structure to your needs. Different sizes and styles of rack rail screws can be used effectively and each manufacturer may have their own specifications about the type to…

What is Tensile Strength and Yield Strength in Externally Threaded Building Fasteners?

by Larry Melone President [email protected] Building Fasteners Hex Cap Screws Tensile strength and yield strength are two of the mechanical properties of externally threaded Building Fasteners such as Hex Cap Screws, Heavy Hex Bolts or Heavy Hex Screws. These factors help determine how strong the fastener will be and what situations and projects they can…