We rely on micro fasteners and small screws numerous times throughout our day. They’re in our computers, our phones, our televisions, our appliances, and just about any technological device we use on a near constant basis. In fact, the revenue stream just from the rental of consumer electronics and appliances in the U.S. was estimated […]
Monthly Archives: January 2017
After Decades of Shrinking, Mobile Phones Are Now Getting Bigger
Over the years, the size of mobile phones has changed dramatically. But if you were to look at the world’s most popular cell phones over the last few decades, you’d see that everything old really is new again. At one end of the spectrum, you’d see the giant mobile phones from the 1980s. At the […]
The Rubber Band Trick: Remove Stripped Screws With Ease
For many of us, a stripped screw can easily turn into a nightmare. Any screw that has a damaged head is considered to be stripped. Whether you’re dealing with large custom fasteners or miniature screws, it’s nearly impossible to remove a stripped screw once that damage has occurred — unless you have the right tools […]
Screw Sizing and Strength: How to Pick the Right Screw
Screws are multi-purpose components that hold things up and keep them together. While their tasks are similar in most cases, they are used for a number of different materials across a multitude of industries. Check out our EZ Screw Builder to build your custom screw! But how do you determine screw size or know which […]
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