It feels like the absolute worst when you are just about done dissembling a piece of furniture or a project, only to have your last screw get stripped and effectively stuck in the wood, no matter how much you try and wiggle it out. The breakaway torque, or the force needed to start a rotation […]
Understanding the Types of Thread Lockers Used Today
Human beings have been using threaded screws for at least 2,000 years, and you can find these vital tools in virtually every building and mechanical device on the planet. For thousands of years, the technology behind screws and fasteners remained largely unchanged. While the materials the screws were made from evolved over the millennia, the […]
Be Innovative With the Help of Our Micro Screws
Sometimes the “one size fits all” model simply doesn’t work. Product development engineers, among others, often need custom screws or micro fasteners to help design a piece they’ve envisioned. Custom screws or micro fasteners allow smaller electronic devices, glasses repair, and even small craft items like toy planes or cars to be built by hobbyists. […]
Screws Vs. Nails: Which is the Better Fastener?
The revenue of screw, nut, and bolt manufacturing in the U.S. reached $28 billion in 2008, so it’s no surprise that when it comes to traditional and custom fasteners, there are all sorts of options for different products you can use. For the casual user, it can be difficult to determine whether you need to […]
Cold Connections: Why Jewelry Makers Are Using Micro Screws in Their Designs
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 […]
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 […]
6 Types of Screws You Might Not Have Heard Of
Even if you don’t regularly use custom screws, you’ve probably seen a Phillips head screw or slotted screw using tools. But whether they’re regulation-issue fasteners or custom screws, there are bound to be countless types of unique screws that you aren’t as familiar with. Check out our EZ Screw Builder to build your custom screw! […]
A Brief History of Screws
Whether or not we realize it, we use items that contain screws every day. From the micro screws in our smartphones to the large bolts holding up bridges, these fasteners are responsible for holding together many gadgets we often take for granted. In fact, we take both large and tiny screws themselves for granted — […]
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