Tip number 8 for superior performing fasteners
This week we focus on the following: do not mix fine and coarse thread fasteners
Reference – interesting article – superior performing fasteners tips and tricks.
As a fastener business we often get some hard questions about fasteners. Sometimes though, we get questions that seem obvious to us because we have been in the industry for so long. Its hard to tell when something is common knowledge or simply something we know because we work in the industry. To remedy this, we highlight 1 quick tip each week for using fasteners that outline some of the basics of fasteners we think everyone should know.
Do not mix fine and coarse thread fasteners
Both fine and coarse thread fasteners have different benefits and should be used accordingly. However, it often seems that people attempt to mix them whether its by not knowing they are different or not understanding the measurements. You cannot mix threading. It will ultimately ruin the threading and result in damaged and unusable threads or a jammed fastener assembly. We recommend contacting our sales team before purchasing to ensure our customers have a solid grasp on the concepts to help them purchase the fasteners they need.
Our products are not just high quality and high performers – they are “superior performing fasteners”. If you need it, we’ll find it. If we can’t find it, we’ll suggest a workable alternative or tailor-make a solution for you.
Read
- Why you shouldn’t use 18-8 stainless steel in or near a salt water environment
- How to use hot dip galvanised fasteners
- Why you shouldn’t use stainless steel and aluminum together
- Always use fastener lubricant on stainless steel fasteners
- Why you should always use the right size screwdriver
- The right driver bit for the right screw head
- Always pre-drill hardwood before installing screws
Check back next week for Fastener tips and tricks number 8
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