What is thread galling? Let’s answer first with a picture: Fig. 1 – Thread Galling (American Fastener Journal, 10/18/02) In the above image, we can see obvious damage to this bolt’s threads, which at first glance appear to be from some sort of striking impact. In fact, the condition we’re looking at is thread galling, […]
Whether you’re an in the trenches engineer, a supply chain professional, or a front of the house sales representative, you’ve probably heard the rumblings of an impending crisis when it comes to global Nylon supplies. And while the temptation to throw up your hands and raid the local hosiery aisle may be strong, solutions to […]
The quantity of plastic used across all industries is enormous. It is astonishing to think about the amount of plastic we use on a daily basis. Yet, we rarely think about this material or even consider the amount of effort that goes into making these products. The furthest thing from the consumer’s mind is all […]
How do you get high-tech and eco-friendly sustainability, all in a single product? With the union of plastic components and technology.
The plastics Industry is experiencing a boom from the plastic fastener industry, particularly within the construction in Asia and the Pacific Rim.
Plastics are in increasing demand within electrical and electronic equipment manufacturing.
The plastic screw and fastener industry has seen unprecedented growth due to the current need to meet automotive lightweighting innovation.
The ever strengthening global market for goods can only mean one thing for fastener demand . Things are heading up. The more the world economy produces, the more fasteners will be needed to make that production possible. Projected Future Growth of Approximately $84 Billion An eagerly anticipated report by Global Industry Analysts forecasts a growing […]
When building a new home, apartment complex, or commercial store, a wide variety of materials are used. When it comes to the skeleton of the building, wood, steel, and concrete are king, but the rest of the details are likely to feature different materials, including plastic. As the years have passed, plastic has taken a […]
How often do you use plastic? You probably use it at least once a day. We’re even willing to bet that you use plastic dozens of times a day, even if you don’t know it. You’re probably using plastic right now to read this article. From plastic components in your cell phone to the chair you’re […]