A special thread form keeps bolts and nuts tight under vibration by attacking the problem from a different angle. Two conventional methods for securing threaded fasteners against preload loss include ...

The paper describes several methods of designing threaded fasteners which will not be affected by vibration, transverse loading or shock. Descriptions and drawings are shown of some of the thousands ...

Galling can damage metal-on-metal joints. Some heads-up design can reduce the problem and lead to better fastener performance. Getting the best fastener can often be an afterthought on a major design ...

Camcar® Aerospace to Generate Production Jobs And Help Local Economy Operation Addresses Strong Market Demand For Aerospace Threaded Fasteners $750,000 in Federal Funds Will Spur Titanium Research and ...

While a handyman can buy nuts and bolts of virtually any size almost anywhere at little cost, there are times when he or she must renew stripped threads, cut threads to fit existing nuts, bolts or ...

In the pantheon of technologies that make our modern society possible, one of the most underappreciated and neglected is the threaded fastener, more commonly known as the screw. This technology ...

It’s easy to cut bolts and small machine screws to length. On the other hand, there isn’t any job so small or simple that it can’t be done wrong, and this is a classic example. Get it right, and you ...