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One of the most common and simplest solution to problems of vibration loosening of threaded fasteners is by use of …
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How to choose a screw drive
Kevin Moorcroft explains some features of different screw drive types Anyone regularly using simple slotted drive screws – with a …
Read More »Specialist screws in various materials and finishes
Industry screw specialists Challenge Europe recently announced the breadth of screw materials and finishes they work with on behalf of …
Read More »Fasteners take aim at theft, vandalism and equipment tampering
The need to safeguard against theft, vandalism and tampering is an increasingly essential part of many design specifications. Hafren security …
Read More »Threaded and helical inserts ex-stock
Threaded inserts are a favourite for use throughout industry where they can provide a quick thread just by drilling or …
Read More »Hex drive bolts and screws
Hex headed high tensile bolts and screws, together with hex drive socket head cap screws, are the mainstays of industrial …
Read More »Putting threaded fasteners in thin walled sections
Ex-stock rivet nuts and rivet bushes from Challenge Europe are frequently ideal fixing solutions by providing female threads in thin …
Read More »Fasteners for high corrosion environments
With the addition of molybdenum, A4 stainless (ASTM 316) is significantly more resistant to corrosion than the more popular A2 …
Read More »Socket screws from stock – or custom
Socket head cap screws are frequently the threaded fastener of choice for manual or automated assembly. Typically in metric sizes …
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