Fastening systems are essential in holding together various types of equipment, including small household equipment e.g., tables to large machinery. Below is a brief description of the different types of fasteners. Nuts They are made of steel and come in different shapes Bolts They are made of steel rods with a head on one end.…

Fasteners are essential for construction projects and, therefore, should be stored under the right conditions. Storing your fasteners under poor conditions can cause damage due to wear and tear. The following conditions may require the replacement of fasteners. Corrosion- iron made fasteners tend to corrode, thereby, weakening and destroying the fasteners. Excessive stress- for instance,…

The self-loosening of nuts and fasteners is common in any type of dynamic loads, such as changes in temperature, intense vibrations, or even poor-fitting parts. Such loads often have short term frictionless situations which cause the bolts to unwind from the nuts. Usually, the effects of dynamic loads such as vibrations take weeks or months…

Nylon is a sturdy plastic used by several manufacturing companies to construct a variety of materials. It has numerous uses due to its superior physical properties. Here are some reasons why nylon is excellent for making fasteners. It is well-suited to making fire-resistant materials since it doesn’t burn; instead, it melts. Nylon can also be…