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Choosing the Best Bolt According to Frederick E. Graves of The Scientific American, a refrigerator has 275 bolts, a fork-lift has 940, a car has 3,500, and a jet plane has 1.5 million. Essentially, the world is held together with bolts. But what is a bolt? Graves says it’s a “cylindrical, externally threaded fastener with a head.” Unlike a screw, though, a bolt is meant to be used with a nut rather than in tapped […]
What We Can Offer You Global Certified Fasteners offers high quality automatic screw machine parts for both large and small original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). Customers can choose from a full range of turned and milled products. We also supply special parts manufactured to print, in both long and short runs. Your peace of mind and convenience are high priorities to us. This is why we offer a complete inspection and full traceability with lot control […]
Washers and Their Uses Washers are used to streamline a manufacturing process and keep it operating effortlessly. They allow machinery to operate at its peak performance and keep things running smoothly. Washers typically have two main purposes. The first is to distribute the pressure of the nut evenly over a surface so that it isn’t damaged. Secondly, it ensures that the nut us pressed against a smooth surface, thus reducing the chance that it will […]
How It’s Made – Per Part Screws Manufacturing specialty screws is a complex process that had multiple different variables that must be taken into account. Screws are typically made from low to medium carbon steel wire, but other metals that are durable and less expensive (such as stainless steel, brass, nickel alloys, or aluminum alloy) can be substituted. It is crucial that quality metal is used to avoid cracking of the screw. Machining is […]
On June 20, 2018, the U.S. Trade Representative announced that an additional 25% tax will be imposed on certain products imported from China. There are two lists that have been released naming the commodities that will be affected. (See links below) If you are subject to these tariffs, you’ll want to review your bond size. https://ustr.gov/sites/default/files/enforcement/301Investigations/List%201.pdf https://ustr.gov/sites/default/files/enforcement/301Investigations/List%202.pdf The bond amount is 10% of the total duties, taxes, and fees an importer brings into the United […]