THE BIRMINGHAM FASTENER BLOG
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Waterworks Fastener Standards: AWWA, ASTM, and ASME
07/17/2018
Waterworks Fastener Standards When we talk about the specifications on our waterworks products,...
Rolled Thread vs. Cut Thread Bolts
07/10/2018
Rolled Thread vs. Cut Thread There are two types of threads on mechanical fasteners: rolled thread...
A194 Nuts vs. A563 Nuts – Similarities and Differences
06/27/2018
A194 Nuts vs. A563 Nuts Occasionally, our customers will ask about substituting one nut for another....
ASTM F3125: What Kind of Structural Bolts Does it Cover?
04/2/2018
What is ASTM F3125? In 2015, the ASTM consolidated the standards for structural bolts into F3125....
Can I Put a Hot-Dip Galvanized Nut on a Mechanical Galvanized Bolt?
03/28/2018
We have discussed ASTM A325 coatings and their differences before on our coatings blog. The two types...
Tension-Control Bolt Installation Problems
03/23/2018
From a labor standpoint, tension-control (TC) bolts are more than ideal. They only require one person...
Standard vs. Non-Standard Structural Bolts
03/15/2018
Sometimes, we’ll refer to a structural bolt as “standard” or “non-standard.” Basically, standard...
DTI Washers and TC Bolts: Helping Ensure Torque and Tension
03/9/2018
We’ve talked about torque and tension before, and why it’s important to understand that you must...
Structural Nut Color: Why Color Doesn’t Equal Coating
03/6/2018
Picture it: you receive your order of hot-dip galvanized structural nuts, open the container, and see...