Captive screws are fasteners designed to remain attached to guards or equipment. A conventional screw typically passes through a clearance hole in one part and then screws into a threaded hole in a second part — so the first part is clamped to the second. However, when the fastener is unscrewed from the threaded hole…
What are security screws?
By Julie Miller Security or tamper-proof screws are, for the most part, standard screws — but with one unique feature. They are made to be inordinately difficult to remove with the typical tools. The secure design helps reduce the risk of vandalism or disassembly in several applications. For example, security screws are often used to…
A cable clip with reduced parts for faster assembly
ARaymond’s clip fasteners are designed to make assembly faster and simpler. They can also reduce the number of parts for a project and lower overall product weight and costs. For example, to fasten and manage continuous tubes, tube or cable bundles, corrugated hoses, or any other tube or cable, ARaymond offers a wide variety of…
Hoist Eye 360® rotates 360° after installation
Hoist Eye 360 is a forged lifting eye that can be rotated 360° after installation, to align with the pulling direction. This compact assembly has a specially designed shoulder bolt, which rotates freely in the precisely machined lifting-eye body and is held captive by a retaining ring. Unlike conventional lifting eyes, Hoist Eye 360 can…
CrossFIXX won best booth at the International Fastener Expo
AFIXX Alliance and Crossroad Distributor Source sends thanks to all of those who stopped by the CrossFIXX booth at the 2019 International Fastener Expo (IFE) in Vegas this September. The two companies had a custom slot car track at their booth, which was a hit with attendees. “We are extremely proud of our tradition of…
Schreiner ProTech introduces system for precise, dustproof & watertight bonding of automotive and electronic parts
Schreiner ProTech, a Germany-based global leader in developing and manufacturing innovative functional labels with value-added benefits for engineering-based industries, has developed a novel solution for bonding components commonly used in the automotive and electronics industries. Known as Folding Frame, the patent-pending solution provides a more efficient and effective alternative to conventional conjoining methods such as…
What’s a thread repair kit?
By Dr. Jody Muelaner Thread repair kids allow damaged threads in a hole to be removed and replaced with new threads of the same size. They may also be used to provide strong threads in soft materials such as aluminum. A thread repair kit consists of a tapping tool, an insertion tool and some thread…
What are studs?
By Dr. Jody Muelaner A stud is essentially just a piece of threaded bar. This often resembles a machine screw without a head, although some studs to have heads that get permanently incorporated into the part they are attached to. Studs are often designed to be permanently attached to one part, proving a means of…
JW Winco expands line of nylon plastic wing nuts
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…
What are screws?
By Dr. Jody Muelaner A screw is a broad category of mechanical fastener with a threaded shaft, designed to screw into a part. This includes wood screws and self-topping screws, which have a tapered shaft with sharp threads designed to cut a mating thread in the part to which they are fastened. It also includes…
What is a bolt?
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…
What is a nut?
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…
JW Winco offering hygienic U handles
JW Winco has announced the availability of GN 429 Hygienic Design Stainless Steel Cabinet “U” Handles. The RoHS compliant cabinet “U“ handles are intended for use in hygiene areas. The sealed mounting surfaces enable fastening without dead spaces, while the high quality finish prevents adherence of dirt and facilitates cleaning. In addition, the process of manufacturing…
JW Winco offering steel and stainless steel flat knurled thumb screws
JW Winco Inc., A Ganter Co., has announced the offering of GN 653.2 Steel & Stainless Steel Flat Knurled Thumb Screws with Recessed Stud for Loss Protection. The thumb screws, which are RoHS compliant, can be used to prevent loss of the thumb screw, due to the recessed portion of the stud. When using, instead…
Product release on PEMHEX locknuts from PennEngineering
PEMHEX® self-clinching prevailing torque locknuts from PennEngineering® integrate a trademarked blue nylon hexagonal insert designed to prevent mating screws from loosening in service due to vibration, thermal cycling, or other application-related factors. The reusable locking element provides the necessary torque resistance to securely grip mating screws and allow for their repeated installation and removal over…
Aluminum and Stainless Steel microPEM TackSert Pins
Aluminum and stainless steel microPEM® TackSert® pins from PennEngineering provide cost-effective alternatives to micro screws for attaching top panels to base panels or chassis in compact electronic assemblies. They will attach top panels of any material to a base or chassis manufactured from common cast metals (such as magnesium and aluminum) or plastics (such as…
LabStarter Kits and Lab Essentials Kit for new lab startup and replenishment needs
Edmund Optics® (EO) introduces three new kits that are integral to starting a brand new lab and keeping it stocked. The Lab Starter Kits are available in English and Metric based mounting versions and feature essential products that are useful for any lab, from optics to detectors to cleaning and tools. The Lab Essentials Kit includes many components that…
PEM® Type SL™ Self-Clinching Steel Locknuts for Thin Metal Assemblies Integrate Unique TRI-DENT® Feature to Hold Mating Screws Tight
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”…
Accurate Screw Machine achieves AS9100 REV C Certification
New Jersey-based manufacturer demonstrates its continual dedication to producing the highest quality, custom hardware, fasteners and machined components for the aerospace market. CHICAGO, IL – Accurate Screw Machine (ASM), a division of MW Industries, Inc., is pleased to announce its achievement of AS9100 Rev. C certification for its Fairfield, New Jersey manufacturing plant. AS9100 registration…
GORE PolyVents: Solutions for different challenges
W. L. Gore & Associates announces two new innovative venting solutions: New GORE PolyVent Stainless Steel, for premium-level durability under the most challenging conditions in the field; and inside-mountable GORE PolyVent InSet, for easy, cost-effective and nearly-invisible integration. According to Peter Kroker, Technical Manager, “GORE Protective Vents’ PolyVent portfolio is growing as we advance our…
Spindle Screw Pump Provides Higher Performance, Efficiency and Reliability for Liquid Cooling Systems
Laird (LRD: London) has developed a spindle screw pump that delivers consistent and reliable performance in liquid cooling systems (LCS). Compared to centrifugal pumps, Laird’s spindle screw technology can pump fluids of higher viscosity without losing flow rate, and pressure changes have little impact on pump performance. This is vital in high G-force applications, such…
4C Wing Knob Captive Screw from Southco
Southco, Inc., has recently expanded its captive hardware line with the addition of a captive screw that offers tool-free access. The new 4C Wing Knob Captive Screw enables quick-access fastening, and features an over-molded, distinctively contoured wing-style head design that can be used to designate access through an array of standard and custom color options.…
Reliably attach printed circuit boards
These ReelFast surface mount fasteners have a variety of attachment options for printed circuit board applications. Depending on type, the fasteners can be specified to mount, stack, or space boards; attach components to boards; create right-angle attachment points on boards; or enable repeated access without requiring loose screws. All types are supplied on tape and…
New surface mount fasteners offers reliable attachment solutions for printed circuit boards
The expanding line of PEM ReelFast surface mount fasteners from PennEngineering offers a variety of reliable attachment solutions for printed circuit board applications. Depending on type, the fasteners can be specified to mount, stack, or space boards; attach components to boards; create right-angle attachment points on boards; or enable repeated access without requiring loose screws.…
J.W. Winco, Inc. Gn 252.5 Threaded Plugs Perform Spring Retention
J.W. Winco, Inc., a supplier of standard industrial machine components, announced it now offers GN 252.5 Stainless Steel Threaded Plugs in metric sizes. These RoHS-compliant threaded plugs can be used as spring retention units or as plugs to keep debris from entering into critical threaded areas. The PRB thread coating (polyamide allround coating) acts as…