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A flange nut is a type of nut which has a wide flange at one end which acts as an integrated washer . Made up of hardened steel and coated zinc, flange Nuts are used for a variety of applications, depending on the style purchased and has a hexagonal type shaped. To avoid damage to the part, this nut distributes the pressure of nut over the part being secured. In simple words, “Flange nuts” are a type of fastener with a wide bottom circular flange. Their “washer like” base helps in distributing the load pressure of the nut uniformly over a large surface area. The shape of flange locknuts is hexagonal and is used in assembly lines where workers have to speed up the work process . Flange Nut provides a locking action that may be serrated. For rotating the nut in a proper direction, the serrated flange nuts are angled in a proper manner that would loosen the nut. The serrations help in preventing the vibration of the nut from moving the fastener, thus maintaining the h...

Introduction to cage Nuts A cage nut is used on a rack that has square mounting holes. You would use a cage nut when you need to mount a product in your rack that requires a threaded hole. A cage nut is nothing more than a square nut that has threaded holes wrapped in a piece of spring steel designed like a cage. This spring steel has two flanges that when pressed together allow the cage nut to be inserted into the square hole and simply clip in. When this done you now have a square hole that is threaded. The nut is typically loose in the cage to allow for adjustments when installing the screw. Cage nuts combine the classic elastic properties of fasteners used for assembly with the strength of multi-threaded steel nuts. Cage nuts are designed to be used in any kind of assembly including blind assemblies and are particularly common in equipment racks. They can be fastened within their housing using bolts and subjected to considerable tightening torque or axial forces. No ...

v   What are Hex Nuts? One of the most common nuts available are the Hex nuts that are used with anchors, bolts, screws, studs or any other fastener which has machine screw threads. This Nuts are widely used for industrial and commercial use. Hex, as the name suggests, is short-form off Hexagon. Hex nuts have six sides in the shape of a Hexagon. Hex Full Nuts, Finished Hex Nuts are some of the names given to Hex Nuts. Hex Nuts are required for fastening purpose. Though, the design of a hex nuts is simple but they are created to deliver high end efficiency and Performance. The size of hex Nuts, typically varies from ¼” to about 2 ½” and are available in different Strength Grades. The Grades are given on the basis of Strength and cost of the nuts.   Stainless steel hex nuts and bolts/screws used together are susceptible to thread galling and seizing. While it may not be completely preventable, it can be substantially reduced. A thread lubricant is the most ef...

Fasteners are often the lesser priority, class C afterthought components in sourcing, yet they can drive product difficulty, inventory waste, & late program cost increases if not managed properly. Without them, our cars, homes, cell phones, & even the chairs we sit in would fall apart. Knowing a few main features about the fasteners you are sourcing will accelerate & improve sourcing results. Below are five things you need to know when sourcing fasteners. 1) Material Selecting the correct material for fasteners is not only significant when considering cost, but even more so when considering factors like strength, brittleness, & corrosion resistance. Steel & stainless steel fasteners are the most common used & account for approximately 90% of all fasteners manufactured. Steel & stainless steel rule the automotive industry, along with plastic fasteners. Steel continues to gain popularity because of its tensile strength, durability, & high ...

Titanium is a great material with strength, lightness of weight, & corrosion resistance but there are also instances that titanium should not be used. This brief blog will covers the do’s and don’ts of  titanium screws . Do Use for Saltwater & Chloride Resistance One of the most important uses of titanium screws is in saltwater environments.  Naval as well as industries like desalination & offshore oil rely on titanium for their incomparable resistance to saltwater. Titanium fasteners are resistant to both rapid moving & stagnant seawater up to a mile deep – even at temperatures of up to 500°F. Like seawater, titanium screws are also almost inert to all chloride & chlorine solutions. This is due to titanium’s ability to quickly regenerate its defensive passive layer in the presence of oxygen. Titanium fasteners are also resistant to: •  Chlorite •  Hypochlorite (Bleach) •  Chlorate •...