by E&T Fastener Components | May 20, 2023 | General, Plastic Fastener Materials, Plastic Fastener News, Plastic Manufacturing
There are several reasons why plastic automotive fasteners are chosen for various applications in the automotive industry: Lightweight: Plastic fasteners are significantly lighter than their metal counterparts, which helps reduce the overall weight of vehicles. This...
by E&T Fastener Components | May 10, 2023 | General, Plastic Fastener Materials, Plastic Fastener News, Plastic Manufacturing
Plastic fasteners offer several advantages over traditional metal fasteners in various applications. Here are some reasons why you might consider using plastic fasteners: Lightweight: Plastic fasteners are significantly lighter than their metal counterparts. This...
by E&T Fastener Components | Apr 4, 2023 | General, Plastic Fastener News, Plastic Manufacturing
Manufacturers now offer direct sales channels to reach their buyers The industrial distribution landscape has changed tremendously over the last several decades. Historically, product manufacturing companies were in the business of ‘making’ their...
by E&T Fastener Components | Mar 24, 2023 | General, Plastic Fastener News
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...
by Fastener Components | May 23, 2019 | General, Plastic Fastener News
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...
by Fastener Components | Mar 18, 2019 | Plastic Fastener News
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...
