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 BIRMINGHAM FASTENER BLOG
Dive into fastening expertise with insightful articles that help you elevate production and take on your toughest jobs.
10/8/2018
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...
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...