THE BIRMINGHAM FASTENER BLOG
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Recent Posts
Structural Bolt Reuse – Can I Reuse a Structural Bolt?
01/19/2018
Every now and again, we get questions on structural bolt reuse, and the answer is always the...
White Rust Prevention on Structural Bolting Components
01/12/2018
White rust is a common problem in the structural steel industry. It is typically caused by improper...
Torque vs. Tension – What’s More Important in Structural Bolting?
12/20/2017
Torque vs. Tension: Why Torque is Not a Reliable Means for Measuring Tension Often, our customers will...
Structural Bolting – How Should I Store Components on the Jobsite?
12/14/2017
Proper jobsite storage and handling of structural bolting components can mean the difference between an...
Long Life Fasteners – HARDHATz
12/13/2017
“HARDHATz,” Birmingham Fastener’s premium long life headed screws, combine the protection of our B-Kote...
Timber-Tite Post Frame Screws
11/17/2017
Timber-Tite Screws are coated with our exclusive B-Kote to meet 1,000 hour salt spray testing and to be ACQ...
Flange Head Drill with Washer Information and Size Chart
11/17/2017
These screws are designed for fastening metal wall and roof panels used in metal construction. Flange heads...
Anchor Bolt Length Chart
11/7/2017
This chart is available for referencing bent anchor bolt lengths. All sizes are in inches. For a printable...
Mechanical Joint T-Head Bolt Technical Information
11/7/2017
This chart aligns with ANSI/AWWA C111/A21/11-00. If you have any questions about this chart or our products,...