Small fasteners and SEMS screws play a big role in product manufacturing. Without these micro screws, engineers would have a hard time designing smaller gadgets and products like glasses, watches, headphones, and cameras. Small fasteners hold different parts of a product together and also allow for easy disassembling in order to facilitate repair and replacement. […]
According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Emergency Care Research Institute (ECRI), “An estimated 550 to 650 surgical fires happen every year in U.S. operating rooms.” It may surprise you to learn that many of these fires are preventable. Prevent fires, hazards, malfunctioning or failing equipment, and errors by ensuring that your […]
The concept of the screw can be traced back to around 200 BC. Since then, there have been significant advancements, and different screw head types have been introduced. Today, screw heads are classified under two broad categories — countersunk screw heads and non-counter sunk screw heads. The selection of a screw head should be determined by […]
Shoulder bolts are unique fasteners, partly because of their different designs and also because of their exceptional uses in different industries. While other custom fasteners are used to hold different parts together in a firm and rigid position, shoulder screws facilitate movement of mounted parts. Custom shoulder bolt options vary in shoulder diameter and shoulder-length […]
Screw manufacturing has improved drastically since 1928 when the National Screw Thread Commission came up with a uniform standard for screw threads for interchangeability. Before then, screws had to be handmade and it was difficult to achieve uniformity. Fast forward to today, we have more custom screws and custom fastener options than we would ever […]
Captive fasteners play a crucial role in the production of products and goods. There are more than 200 billion micro fasteners used in the U.S. each year. Here’s everything you need to know about a captive fastener. Check out our EZ Screw Builder to build your custom screw! What is a Captive Screw? A captive fastener is […]
Whether you are working on a small house chore or a major industrial project, the screws used in executing the work will matter. Your project may require a custom captive screw, or it may require custom screws. You may need small screws; and if that is the case, your options range from micro screws to […]
Manufacturing industries rely on custom fasteners in the design and production of different products. Custom screws and custom fasteners are key in ensuring that all parts of your product are tightly-held in place even when under heavy usage. Custom fasteners are utilized in construction, electronics, medical devices, agriculture, transportation, and automotive industries. Check out our EZ Screw […]
The original concept of the screw dates back to around 200 BC in Greece. The construction of screws depended upon the skill set of the craftsman as they were threaded manually. With the advancement in technology, more complex and modern lathes have been developed. Currently, North America consumes over 200 billion screw fasteners, which are […]
It’s no secret that screws are handy for quickly building materials and holding strong connections. In fact, the U.S. screw, nut, and bolt manufacturing industry reached $30 billion just three years ago. Check out our EZ Screw Builder to build your custom screw! But miniature screws also come in handy for a wide array of […]
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