Understanding Metric and Inch Thread Sizes in Fasteners
It can be challenging to sort through the differences between Inch and Metric screw designations. Anyone that has…
How to Prevent Fastener Corrosion
Fastener Corrosion: Definition and Causes Corrosion, especially in fasteners, is a complicated material phenomenon, and many academic and…
Non-Metallic Fasteners: Benefits & How to Use Them in Machine Design
Introduction The “nonmetallic” fastener category encompasses a wide range of products available for many different designs and configurations…
Capturing Captive Fasteners
A captive fastener is a very simple type of fastener with a very important feature that manifests itself…
Introduction to Types of Fastener Drives
One important area of fastener design that you may have overlooked is the specification of the fastener drive…
The Impact of Spacing Saving Fasteners
Introduction Have you ever found yourself finalizing a machine design, ready to specify fastener configurations and quantities when…
Design Considerations for Flanged Nuts & Flanged Screws
Flanged Nuts Definition A standard nut is a small, hexagonal-shaped mechanical component with a threaded hole that fits…
MISUMI Becomes a One-Stop-Shop for a Kiosk Machine Manufacturer
MISUMI has had the honor of working with a variety of manufacturers of unique and cutting-edge technologies. One…
Fastener Types & Their Uses
Definition of Fasteners While probably everyone has some sort of conception of what is considered a fastener, the…
Stainless Steel Fasteners: Types and Use Environments
The Definition of Stainless Steel There is little debate that stainless steel lives up to its namesake. The…
