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Square Drive Screws
The square drive recess was the first recess-type drive developed for large scale screw production. Today, a century later, square drive screws and the driver bits are now widely available, economical and offer many advantages over other drive systems: … Continue reading
Wood Screws
Our featured product for this month is the wood screw – an economical and commonly available screw used to join two pieces of wood together or thin non-wood products to wood (eg hardware, hinges etc). Thread and Point: Specialized thread … Continue reading
Black Oxide Finish
Flat Phillips Drive Machine Screw – Black Oxide Finish Black oxide finished screws commonly used in electronics. Clients often ask us about the difference between black oxide and other available black coatings on fasteners. We thought a brief review … Continue reading
48-2 Trilobular Thread-Rolling Screws (Plastite alternative) for Plastics.
Flat Undercut Torx Drive Plastite-Alternative Screw Specially designed trilobular thread-rolling screws for use in plastics. Our featured product for this month is the 48-2 trilobular thread rolling screw – an economical alternative for the 48-2 Plastite screw, meeting … Continue reading
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The ABC’s of Deck Screws Explained…
Spring is here and that means that deck screw season is here! Do you know how you are going to repair your deck? Do you know what fasteners you need? The Fastener Experts explain it all for you… Continue reading
Japanese Nuclear Meltdown Causing Backlash, But is it Warranted?
As a result of a massive earth quake and subsequent problems at one of their largest nuclear power plants, Japan is undergoing it worst crisis since the atomic bombs were dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasake in 1945. As a result … Continue reading
Fastener News: Is Buffet Looking to Acquire ITW?
Word is circulating that Warren Buffet might be eying an acquisition of industrial giant ITW. Is this true or is it a little misinformation? Continue reading
Ask the Experts: Can Drywall and Cabinet Screws Be Used Interchangeably?
With a customer uncertain about whether to use a drywall or cabinet screw, our fastener experts help them figure it all out! Continue reading
Maersk Orders New Ships, But Does This Mean An Economic Recovery?
International ocean freight giant, Maersk, has signed a deal to substantially increase the size of their fleet. Is this a sign of a turn around in the economy or a desire to reduce costs? Continue reading
Is Manufacturing Returning to the U.S.A.?
Is manufacturing coming back to the US? It seems like output is the same but the number of people being employed continues to fall. Continue reading