Fasteners come in many shapes and sizes, but threaded fasteners are the most common. Many have specific uses, but hex head cap screws are a popular choice and work well in numerous applications. They are not created equally, though, so knowing the basics of cap screws and their component parts will help you choose the …
As the name would suggest, cut-off wheels are made to cut things off. Be it a stubborn bolt, nail, separating a weld that is no longer needed, or simply needs to be separated and redone.
So you need to get organized. You have looked around your shop and see boxes everywhere. You know if you put your hand in the containers where you keep your nuts and bolts, you may come out with three or four different sizes. Maybe more.
You probably see it all the time on products and in advertising: Made in the USA. It’s even more common if you include related wording like American-Made and Manufactured in America.
Hello blog fans, and welcome to National Safety Month.
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) holds a high standard for over-the-road vehicles using air brake systems. Heavy-duty vehicles that travel on the roadways, such as semi tractors and trailers and buses, require DOT-approved air brake systems, and each component of air brake systems must comply with DOT standards. Other heavy-duty vehicles, like agricultural and …
The cold weather has arrived for much of the country. You may be thinking about investing in a heat gun in case frozen parts get in the way of your job. Heat guns, however, provide solutions to problems that have nothing to do with the cold weather. They are very versatile tools with a wide …
Even though National Safety Month has come to an end, it doesn’t mean you can just relax and take it easy when it comes to safety in your shop.
The Scenario: You awaken in a strange, dingy room with yellowing walls and a musty smell that’s one part mildew and one part a stench you don’t want to imagine. You have no idea where you are, and the four cinderblock walls have but one steel door and just one window, covered with steel bars, …
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Posted on January 4, 2022 in Uncategorized The Ultimate Introduction To Hydraulic Torque Wrenches (Last Updated On: January 4, 2022) What Is Hydraulic Torque Wrench? Hydraulic torque wrenches are specially designed bolting tools for applications that have space limitations or require high output torque, and are mainly used to tighten or remove large bolts. Mainly …
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