JW Winco, Inc., a supplier of standard industrial machine components, has expanded its line of GB-FP Wing Nuts – Nylon Plastic with Tapped Through Insert. Temperature resistant up to 230° F (110° C), the winged body is matte black, with glass-filled nylon plastic. The tapped insert is brass and molded-in. The product is appropriate for…

By Dr. Jody Muelaner A bolt is a mechanical fastener with a threaded shaft. Bolts are closely related to screws, which are also mechanical fasteners with threaded shafts. These types of fasteners are typically inserted through two parts, with aligned holes. According to some definitions, whether something is a bolt or a screw depends on…

By Dr. Jody Muelaner A nut is a mechanical fastener with a threaded hole. It is attached to a bolt, screw or stud to provide a clamping force and prevent axial movement. For example, a bolt is inserted through two parts, with aligned holes, and a nut is then screwed onto the bolt. The shaft…

PEM® Type SL™ self-clinching steel locknuts from PennEngineering® integrate a unique TRI-DENT® locking feature to hold mating screws tight over time by providing sufficient torsional resistance to withstand vibration, thermal cycling, and other disruptive forces that could loosen the screws in service. These prevailing torque locknuts, which meet 3 cycle locking performance to effectively “self-lock”…