What is the difference between a lock washer and a vibration-resistant washer?
Written by Jody Muelaner A selection of locking and vibration resistant washers. From left to right: Star lock washer with internal teeth, external tab washer, split washer, a stack of opposing...
View ArticleNord-Lock continues to expand to meet increasing demand
It was in Sweden, nearly 40 years ago, when Nord-Lock first started manufacturing wedge-locking washers. The company is now part of the Nord-Lock Group and global provider in wedge-locking washers and...
View ArticleEight key fastener innovations from 2021
Another year, an ongoing pandemic. 2021, much like the year before it, included its share of challenges. Supply-chain delays, product (and employee) shortages, and varying state restrictions continued...
View ArticleBirmingham Fastener launches new locking bolt with proprietary washer
The new M12 x 1.75 VC Lock. Birmingham Fastener is a manufacturer and distributor of fasteners for structural steel fabrication, metal building manufacturers, OEMs, the transportation and utilities...
View ArticleHow do flat and lock washers differ?
~ Article courtesy of NBK America LLC Generally, washers are used to distribute a fastener’s load, reducing friction and preventing loosening. A washer is a plate with a hole, which lets a fastener...
View ArticleArtemis Aerospace unveils some of the best upcycling ideas for aircraft parts
Artemis Aerospace is continually working on new ideas to ensure unused aerospace parts do not go to waste. Recycling aircraft parts isn’t a new concept in the aviation industry and, for many years,...
View ArticleWhat are the advantages of using hardened and unhardened flat washers?
Written by Michael Eusanio Applications Engineer, Optimas Solutions It’s common to assume a single part is stronger than an assembly of parts. However, fasteners can ensure the strength and...
View ArticleAccu launches new captive washers
A captive washer is a type of retaining washer commonly used to securely fasten screws within an assembly, affording a permanent hold. Check out this video of the captive washer installation process....
View ArticleNord-Lock unveils unique CE-marked securing washers
The CE marking ensures compliance with building and construction regulations. Nord-Lock, part of the Nord-Lock Group, first introduced its innovative wedge-locking technology in 1982. Now, the company...
View ArticleNord-Lock earns “Supplier of the Year” award
Nord-Lock’s wedge-locking washer group, well-known for reliability and safety. Nord-Lock Group, a global provider of bolted solutions, was recently recognized at Fastenal’s 2023 Supplier Awards,...
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