PURLIN BRACKETS FOR FASTENING ROOFING BEAMS AND OTHER STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS

Construction works are comprised mostly of complex interactions between tools and accessories so that a structure will be built in place. For roofs, there are a lot of interconnecting…


TYPES OF WASHERS AND THEIR APPLICATIONS

When getting pieces of machinery together, there are certain tools necessary to keep them tightened as close as possible. Moreover, some tools can maintain the tightness of the objects by…


COMMON MISTAKES WHEN USING STAINLESS STEEL FASTENERS

Before using stainless steel fasteners, there are a few issues to keep in mind. First and foremost is the alloy going to react adversely when placed in a given environment? Rust inducing…


COMMON APPLICATIONS OF RIVETS

Bolts, screws, nuts and nails make up the list of the most common fasteners used in construction projects. Based on their extensive presence in hardware stores, these fasteners are…


VIBRATION MITIGATOR SPRING WASHERS: BUY THEM ONLINE

Most industrial equipment and materials have a complex set of components that require heavily secured bolts to function. Once the bolts loosen, the equipment and materials can be damaged,…


FIVE CAUSES OF LOOSE BOLTS AND WAYS HOW TO PREVENT THEM

Almost all equipment being used in manufacturing products, mining, transportation, and power generation have a lot of bolted joints involved. For security, a bolted joint is a little bit…


HOW TO DETERMINE THE SIZE OF WEDGE ANCHOR BOLT TO USE

Wedge anchor / True bolts are for installation into elements of solid concrete. They are not to be used with CMU, brick or other base materials. Also, these bolts are specially made to go…


CHEMICAL ANCHOR STUDS: WHAT ARE THESE?

If you aspire to be a well-rounded DIY professional, you are going to have to get familiar with all sorts of fasteners. No matter what kind of project you take on, you'll eventually end…


PURPOSES OF SERRATED METRIC FLANGE NUTS

Regardless of the reason you are joining multiple sections of a project together, you must use the right fasteners and or nuts to ensure that they stay put securely. For this reason, you…


TIPS ON INSTALLING WEDGE ANCHOR BOLTS

Whether you are working in your home or on a project, you are going to need to be outfitted with the proper tools. Part of being outfitted with the right tool is also knowing how to use…