nuts and bolts The Nuts and Bolts of Decoding Fastener Markings When deciding which fasteners would be best to use for a project, there are several ways to decode their grade. All fasteners come with specific markings to help determine material, make, and grade. Some small size fasteners will not be graded with a…
Supply Chain Disruption November 3, 2021December 6, 2021 Global Certified Fasteners Global Certified Fasteners Has What You Need Amid The Fastener Supply Chain Disruption Almost two years into the global pandemic, many fastener companies throughout the United States continue to face supply challenges. Global shipping delays that began during the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic…
10 Minutes With Michael Petrie, Our COO December 7, 2021December 7, 2021 Global Certified Fasteners Global Certified Fasteners, located in Maywood, Illinois, has been providing value-added fastener solutions to OEMs and distributors for more than 50 years. Join us as we get to know Michael Petrie, Global Certified’s Chief Operating Officer. How did you end…
Knowing Your Lock Nuts January 21, 2022January 21, 2022 Global Certified Fasteners Lock nuts, sometimes referred to as stiff nuts, are a special type of nut that don’t loosen when exposed to vibrations. Unlike traditional nuts, which have a basic threaded hole, lock nuts have a unique design that allows them to withstand vibrations. Before…
Choosing a Fasteners Supplier March 1, 2022March 1, 2022 Global Certified Fasteners If you’ve ever worked in any sort of carpentry, manufacturing, or construction business, you know that fasteners are an essential component to almost every project. In the United States alone, there are thousands of businesses that provide fasteners, and it can be tough…
A Guide To High-Performance Coatings March 30, 2022March 30, 2022 Global Certified Fasteners Fasteners, garage floors, marine equipment, automotive designs. What do these all have in common? The need for high-performance coatings. High-performance coatings are a type of material poured over or sprayed onto structures and devices. Many different high-performance coatings exist, and their application…
Choosing a Non-Magnetic Fastener May 2, 2022May 2, 2022 Global Certified Fasteners Non-Magnetic Materials and Their Uses Titanium Titanium is solid and durable metal. Because of its strength and non-magnetic qualities, titanium is the preferred material for fasteners in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) machines. In addition, titanium is frequently used on equipment that enters the…
Fastening Solutions Designed For The Marine Industry August 11, 2022August 11, 2022 Global Certified Fasteners When constructing equipment for marine industry applications, the kind of metal you use is incredibly important. There is little room for error in the assembly and fastening of marine structures because of how dangerous it would be in case a…
How Can Low or High Temperatures Affect Fastener Strength? October 11, 2022October 11, 2022 Global Certified Fasteners Fasteners are used everywhere, from the manufacturing industry to vehicles and homes. Because of the vast number of environments and conditions they’re used in, fasteners are exposed to extreme temperatures at both the low and high end. Not…
Hexagon nuts are one of the most common nuts and can be used with anchors, bolts, screws, studs, threaded rods, and any other fasteners with machine threads. Hex is an abbreviation for hexagon, meaning that they have six sides. Hexagon nuts are also called: finished hexagon nuts and full hexagon nuts. Lock washers with hexagon…