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Importance of Industrial Fasteners in the Aerospace Industry
The use of fasteners has become widespread in modern industries as a means of creating robust and aesthetically pleasing seams when...


Can You Reuse Screws?
It seems like everyone is always on the lookout for new methods to reduce, reuse, and recycle. However, is it safe and beneficial to...


What Are the Benefits of Lockbolt Fasteners?
When it comes to fasteners, lockbolts are very popularity. Lockbolts play an important role as fasteners in many industries, including...


How And When to Use Washers Effectively
The use of washers is essential when working with fasteners. Many individuals, however, do not understand how to make effective use of...


What You May Not Know About Stainless Steel Fasteners
Knowledge is power when it comes to making purchases, and this is especially true when it comes to stainless steel fasteners. This is...


What Is Galvanic Corrosion and How Do You Prevent It?
Galvanic corrosion, also known as bimetallic corrosion, is an electrochemical process in which one metal preferentially corrodes when in...

Fully and Partially Threaded Bolts: How to Choose
Choosing the right type of fasteners is an important consideration if you want to utilise them. Generally, most individuals will find...


When To Use Bolts vs. Screws
Are you preparing for your next project? You must consider the materials and fasteners necessary for the project. Bolts and screws are...


Investigating the Materials of Fasteners
Fasteners may be made from a broad variety of materials, ranging from the more common steel to the more exotic and specialised materials....

Avoidable Errors When Employing Fasteners
Making a mistake with your fasteners may lead to significant issues, regardless of whether you are working on a building site or in your...


Removal of a Stripped Screw
There are a number of alternatives available when removing a stripped screw, each of which will have a distinct effect on the screw. WHAT...


The Significance of Fasteners in the Automotive Industry
The automobile industry employs a diverse assortment of machine components. Inserts, bolts, nuts, fasteners, screws, couplings, bushing,...

Washers in the Fastener Industry
Flattened, round, or disc-shaped metal pieces with a central hole constitute washers, which are often used in combination with threaded...


Why Choose Avlock International?
Avlock International is a leading manufacturer and distributor of specialized fastening systems, based in South Africa. Avlock is a first...


What Causes Loosening of Bolts?
Bolts are the preferred fastener in a variety of industries and applications due to their ease of disassembly. This renders them...

The Significance of Fasteners in the Construction Industry
Construction activity necessitates the use of a wide range of heavy and light machinery. In the construction sector, the attention is...


Comprehension of Bolt Preload
The compressive force of a bolt-nut pair is used to hold materials together. The threads of the nut and screw cooperate to impart force...


Thread Galling in Threaded Fasteners
An example of galling is the wear and tear caused by friction between two metal surfaces when they come into sliding contact. Fasteners...


Exploring the Scope of Bolt Failures
Individuals in charge of fastening projects would be prudent to take preventative precautions in order to avoid bolt failures from...


Things to Consider When Purchasing Multi-Grip Rivets
Precision is critical in a wide variety of industrial and construction processes. Occasionally, the needed accuracy varies across...


Exploring Fastener Recycling Alternatives
Our primary obligation is to make a good contribution to the environment by reusing and recycling anything that presents possible harm....

Positive Habits That Will Extend the Life of Stainless Steel Fasteners
While stainless steel fasteners are a cost-effective solution with superior anti-corrosion qualities, improper habits practiced by casual...


How to Prevent Fastener Overdriving
From screwdrivers to cordless drills, the technology for driving fasteners into their slots has advanced significantly. Automatic...


What Exactly Is Fastener Corrosion and How Do You Prevent It?
Ideally, you want and expect a fastener to stand the test of time. Fasteners are the glue that ties multiple elements together to build a...
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