Most engineers who deal with bolted joints are familiar with torque tables for SAE-grade bolts, but these are all too often used without regard for the yield strength of internal threads or the bolt’s ...

The GI-100DT uses a series of front and backlit cameras to calculate a part’s height, profile, and inner and outer diameters. Fasteners are critical components in engineered systems and structures, ...

This article was updated Jan. 17, 2023. It was originally published Oct. 21, 2004. Using the correct thread is critical for proper mating and replacing hydraulic fittings. First and foremost, it is a ...

They hold together everything from the most delicate watch to the largest bridge. The world is literally kept from coming apart by screws and bolts, and yet we don’t often give a thought to these ...

Threaded fasteners are galvanized in specialized galvanizing facilities that centrifuge the fasteners to remove excess zinc from the threads. Australian Standard AS1214 recommends the obligatory ...