Since 2009, all diesel cars have been forced to come out from the the factory with a particulate filter installed in the exhaust system. This system of retention of polluting gases to the atmosphere is the result of the Euro5 standard. Learn in this article how it works and how to do forced regeneration of…
Looking to find out how you can ensure better and better performance of your car? Learn how a car’s turbo charger works and how it helps increase the power that is produced by the engine. Continue reading the article. What is the turbocharger? The turbocharger is a forced induction system that sends oxygen to…
zinc plating vs galvanized Nuts are fasteners that are manufactured in a variety of materials including the likes of steel, titanium, plastic, and more. In addition to this, there are various different grades to choose from. Some of these fasteners are also available in various coatings or plating, which is meant to enhance the corrosion resistance…
Last Updated on July 1, 2020 by Marsh Fasteners In our previous blog about understanding threaded fasteners, we covered the main differences between finely threaded fasteners and coarsely threaded fasteners. Now it’s time to focus on the various types of finely and coarsely threaded fasteners on the market. Of course, there’s more that you need…
Last Updated on July 1, 2020 by Marsh Fasteners The advantage of threaded fasteners is often overlooked. What many don’t realize is that these components are used in millions of applications the world over and while they are overlooked, they are vitally important when it comes to strengthening products and applications. The fact that a…
Last Updated on July 1, 2020 by Marsh Fasteners If you are working with fasteners, it is a good idea to understand the difference between cut thread fasteners and rolled thread fasteners. Threads play a vital role in many fastener types including bent bolts, rods, headed bolts, and much more. To understand the difference between…
Last Updated on July 1, 2020 by Marsh Fasteners Fastener corrosion can lead to application failure and expense. When you’re securing your screws and bolts, it’s important to be careful of potential corrosion. Fastening can become tricky if the fasteners become rusty and corroded and it can get frustratingly difficult later if you’re trying to…
Last Updated on July 1, 2020 by Marsh Fasteners Not sure what type of thread is required on your fasteners like screws, bolts, nuts and washers for your current or next application? Don’t feel alone. Many don’t and we’re here to help. Coarse-threaded fasteners rarely have the upper hand when compared to their fine-threaded counters…
Last Updated on July 1, 2020 by Marsh Fasteners With the latest fasteners on the market, it’s common to see nut thickness standards based on the bolts that they support. This is done because bolts are designed to manage a tensile fracture before the nut strips. The question of whether it’s okay to use a…
Last Updated on July 1, 2020 by Marsh Fasteners It is safe to say that working with bolts, nuts, and other fasteners require care and know-how, especially if you want to avoid loosening, thread stripping, and breakage. There are several questions that come up regarding the actual tightening of hex bolts, carriage bolts, lag bolts,…