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The Electroplating Process and its Benefits for Fasteners
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09/26/2018
We’ve discussed a few different types of zinc coatings for corrosion resistance in the past....
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Electropolishing vs. Passivation – Choosing the Right Finish
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09/5/2018
Electropolishing and Passivation A lot can go into choosing a finish for your stainless steel...
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Hot Heading vs. Cold Heading – What’s the Difference?
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08/23/2018
The Differences Between Hot Heading and Cold Heading Hot heading and cold heading are the two...
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Waterworks Fastener Standards: AWWA, ASTM, and ASME
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07/17/2018
Waterworks Fastener Standards When we talk about the specifications on our waterworks products,...
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Rolled Thread vs. Cut Thread Bolts
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07/10/2018
Rolled Thread vs. Cut Thread There are two types of threads on mechanical fasteners: rolled thread...
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A194 Nuts vs. A563 Nuts – Similarities and Differences
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06/27/2018
A194 Nuts vs. A563 Nuts Occasionally, our customers will ask about substituting one nut for another....
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ASTM F3125: What Kind of Structural Bolts Does it Cover?
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04/2/2018
What is ASTM F3125? In 2015, the ASTM consolidated the standards for structural bolts into F3125....
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Can I Put a Hot-Dip Galvanized Nut on a Mechanical Galvanized Bolt?
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03/28/2018
We have discussed ASTM A325 coatings and their differences before on our coatings blog. The two types...
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Tension-Control Bolt Installation Problems
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03/23/2018
From a labor standpoint, tension-control (TC) bolts are more than ideal. They only require one person...
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