Fastener Engineering

There are several advantages structural adhesives offer compared to other fastening methods. Here are a few, courtesy of global company and adhesive experts, Parker LORD. For one, structural adhesives provide processing convenience and overall assembly cost savings. Additionally, structural adhesives provide the following benefits: They are easy to use Require minimal surface preparation Require no…

Written by Jody Muelaner Extension springs, also known as tension springs, are springs that can be stretched to increase their length. When extended, these springs are under tension. Typically, each end of the extension spring is attached to a different component, when the components are pulled apart the spring tried to pull them back together.…

The bolt (fastener) market size is expected to be worth near U.S.$ 43,868.4 M by 2027, says by Acumen Research and Consulting, a global provider of market research studies Bolts are a form of threaded fastener with an external male thread, these are closely related to screws, but have several practical differences. A bolt is…

By Dr. Jody Muelaner Industrial seals are used to prevent leakage, hold pressure, and deflect contamination at interfaces between components. Industrial seals are used at static and dynamic interfaces. Examples of static interfaces include the entry point of bolts and screws, and the interface between an engine block and cylinder head. Adhesives and gaskets are…