THE BIRMINGHAM FASTENER BLOG
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Recent Posts
Understanding and Preventing Fastener Corrosion
08/7/2019
Fastener failures occur when the wrong fasteners are being used for a project, or the right...
Self-Drilling vs. Self-Tapping: What’s the Difference?
07/9/2019
Self-Drilling and Self-Tapping Screws are not the Same Self-tapping and self-drilling screws...
ISO 9001 – What Does it Mean to be Certified?
01/30/2019
At Birmingham Fastener, we pride ourselves in being ISO 9001:2015 certified at our...
Anchor Bolts: Types and Uses
11/19/2018
Anchor bolts are designed to attach structural elements to concrete. In our industry, anchor...
Type 304 and Type 316 Stainless Steel Fasteners
10/23/2018
One of the great things about stainless steel fasteners is the intrinsic protection within the...
ASTM Designations – Interpreting the Standards
10/8/2018
In other blogs, we discuss the ASTM International, what it is, and how we use them in the...
The Electroplating Process and its Benefits for Fasteners
09/26/2018
We’ve discussed a few different types of zinc coatings for corrosion resistance in the past....
Electropolishing vs. Passivation – Choosing the Right Finish
09/5/2018
Electropolishing and Passivation A lot can go into choosing a finish for your stainless steel...
Hot Heading vs. Cold Heading – What’s the Difference?
08/23/2018
The Differences Between Hot Heading and Cold Heading Hot heading and cold heading are the two...