Grip-Liteâ„¢ screws are designed specifically for thin sheet metal applications. According to the company, the screws provide tight assembly with increased strip-out torque, improving joint strength.

PEM self-locking fasteners with a nylon insert provide a reusable, nonmetallic prevailing torque thread lock that prevents threaded mating hardware from loosening due to vibration or other application ...

Folding and adding bending tabs is one of the easiest and most economical way of making moderately strong joints in sheet-metal parts that will permanently or semi-permanently attach to one another.

Clinching is a sheet metal joining process that has been used for decades. It offers a fast, clean way to join metal parts without welding or screws. In this article, we share clinching 101 knowledge ...

Don’t tell Al Toback and Bob Nystrom to get loose. Toback and Nystrom are the two- man braintrust that makes up Metaltite Corp., and have designed specialty fasteners for, well, whoever needs one. For ...

Screws are designed with their intended materials in mind. Although it’s possible to use a drywall screw with a piece of wood, that doesn’t always mean it’s the best decision. There are multiple ...

Fasteners are fundamental to the construction industry. They hold everything together, from the foundation to the roof. But loose fasteners can fail, and when they do, it can have serious safety ...