PEM self-locking fasteners with a nylon insert provide a reusable, nonmetallic prevailing torque thread lock that prevents threaded mating hardware from loosening due to vibration or other application ...

Folding and adding bending tabs is one of the easiest and most economical way of making moderately strong joints in sheet-metal parts that will permanently or semi-permanently attach to one another.

Available in steel, stainless steel, or aluminum, the PEM line of self-clinching fasteners provide permanent threads in metal sheets as thin as 0.51 mm and are too fragile for tapping. The fasteners ...

Clinching is a sheet metal joining process that has been used for decades. It offers a fast, clean way to join metal parts without welding or screws. In this article, we share clinching 101 knowledge ...

Screws are designed with their intended materials in mind. Although it’s possible to use a drywall screw with a piece of wood, that doesn’t always mean it’s the best decision. There are multiple ...

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