Written by Jody Muelaner A lock nut is a nut that will resist loosening under vibration and torque. There are many types of lock nut but they can be broadly divided into those which use friction to prevent loosening and those that have some form of positive locking device. Friction lock nuts Lock nuts that…
What is a flat nut?
Written by Dr. Jody Muelaner Flat nuts are a simple nut that is stamped from sheet metal. They can be considered a type of speed nut, providing the functions of a sprung washer and a nut in a single component. They also have a degree of friction locking and they are extremely low profile. Flat…
Sky Climber offers patent-pending Rhino Hybrid nuts
Sky Climber, a designer and manufacturer of a wide variety of new and innovative fasteners, offers the patent-pending Rhino Hybrid high-strength nuts, which are available in a variety of materials and engineered for maximum strength. Ideal for aerospace, automotive, and commercial applications, Rhino Hybrid nuts deliver reliable performance with minimal weight. Sky Climber Fasteners is…
New cordless rivet tool offers real-time process data
The new high-performance BR12PP-8 Smart Rivet Tool from STANLEY Assembly Technologies, a provider of precision fastening, lets manufacturers reduce scrap and optimize an assembly area. It also provides real-time process data to the existing plant manufacturing execution system by recording the stem break load and rivet pull distance. “The product launch of the BR12PP-8, STANLEY…
When is it better to use rivets rather than screws?
Written by Dr. Jody Muelaner The choice of using threaded fasteners, such as machine screws, or rivets depends on many factor and is complicated by the wide range of fasteners available. The advantages of machine screws and bolts are easy disassembly and reassembly, the ability to reuse the fastener, and the availability of such fastening…
What is the best way to improve fatigue resistance of a bolted joint?
The fatigue capacity of a bolted joint is very small, as compared to its static capacity. To improve fatigue resistance, designers can increase the thread capacity and decrease the alternating stresses at the threads. To increase the thread capacity, the Nord-Lock Group — a provider of secure and customized bolting solutions — recommends using a…
What is a lock nut and how does it work?
Written by Dr. Jody Muelaner A lock nut is a nut that resists loosening under vibration and torque. There are many types of lock nut but they can be broadly divided into those that use friction to prevent loosening and those that offer some form of positive locking device. Friction lock nuts Lock nuts…
What is self-piercing riveting?
Written by Dr. Jody Muelaner Self-piercing riveting (SPR) is a way of joining sheet materials using a rivet that clinches the sheets as it is pressed into them. Unlike conventional riveting, no hole is required, making it a rapid single-step process. Typically, the first sheet is pierced when the rivet is inserted. Then, the second…
Expect strong growth in the screw nut market to 2024
Industry Research’s latest Global Screw Nut Market report discusses the key drivers influencing growth, opportunities, challenges, and risks faced by the key manufacturers in the industry and the market as a whole. Nuts are significant because these components are almost always used in conjunction with a mating bolt to fasten two or more parts together.…
Maxbolt’s built-in, load-monitoring device reduces downtime and joint failures
Bolts and fasteners might be small, but their failure can cause big problems. In some critical industries — including processing, mining, and energy — joint failure is considered a major safety issue and keeping up with replacements is costly. Work shutdowns required for changeout can cost several thousand dollars at a time and add up…