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Benefits of Solid Rivets Solid rivets are some of the oldest and most common type of fasteners out there. There’s even evidence that they were used as far back as the Bronze Age. The reason they’re so prevalent is due to the many advantages that comes with using them. So, what makes them so beneficial? We came up with a few of the advantages and explained them below. Ease of Use Solid rivets do not require […]
Popular Types of Rivets Rivets are one of the most common types of fasteners and are incredibly important in manufacturing industries. There are many types of rivets, and each has its own set of benefits and are generally selected for particular purposes. The following are just a few of the many types of rivets that we offer at Global Certified Fasteners. Blind Blind rivets are extremely popular for their quick and easy use in projects. […]
The global automotive fastener market is projected to grow from an estimated USD 21.45 billion to USD 25.30 billion by 2025. Growing vehicle production, shifting focus toward lightweight vehicles, and the increasing use of electronics in vehicles, are all helping to drive the demand for fasteners. The Semi-permanent automotive fastener is the upcoming trend in the automotive industry. It is estimated to be the fastest growing segment of the automotive fastener market. Semi-permanent fasteners can […]
How New Tariffs Could Affect the Fastener Industry On March 18, 2018 the United States Department of Commerce announced tariffs on steel and aluminum, at 25 and 10 percent respectively. While tariffs may sound good to US-based steel and aluminum companies (a tax on imports makes the domestic equivalent relatively cheaper), it could be a challenge for the much bigger sector of the US economy that buys those metals to use in the goods […]