Which Polymer Is Right for You?
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by Carlicia Layosa
2M ago
Understanding which material for screws is important for design success. In this post, we worked with Extreme Bolt & Fastener to offer their insights into understanding polymers. PEEK, PVDF, and PTFE all offer lightweight, electrical & thermal insulation and great corrosion resistance. But when it comes to strength, temperature, purity, and corrosion, each has its niche. The newsletter points out […] The post Which Polymer Is Right for You? first appeared on MISUMI Mech Lab Blog ..read more
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Spring Washer vs. Flat Washer: How to Choose Correctly
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by Carlicia Layosa
1y ago
You probably know what a flat washer looks like and where it is used, but you may not know when to specify each in your fastened joints. These small components are vital to the overall functionality of your machine designs. Knowing when you should choose a spring washer and when a simple flat washer will suffice is essential. Both types […] The post Spring Washer vs. Flat Washer: How to Choose Correctly first appeared on MISUMI Mech Lab Blog ..read more
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Benefits of Threaded Inserts
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by Carlicia Layosa
1y ago
What are Threaded Inserts? Threaded Inserts are shorthand terminology for threaded screw inserts. To the casual observer of machine designs or mechanical components, the threaded insert is usually completely invisible as they sit within joint holes. However invisible they may be, they are essential to machine design components and are specified to provide critical mechanical joint functionalities. They may even […] The post Benefits of Threaded Inserts first appeared on MISUMI Blog ..read more
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Benefits of Pan Head Screws
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by Carlicia Layosa
1y ago
What are Pan Head Screws? You have probably regularly encountered pan head screws, but you may not know why they are specified over other screws. Simply put, a pan head screw is a screw with a low height, rounded head with a flat bottom. Interestingly, these screws have earned their name because the heads look like an upside-down frying pan […] The post Benefits of Pan Head Screws first appeared on MISUMI Blog ..read more
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Understanding Metric and Inch Thread Sizes in Fasteners
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by Carlicia Layosa
1y ago
It can be challenging to sort through the differences between Inch and Metric screw designations. Anyone that has taken a trip to the local hardware store searching for a screw to fit an existing nut or bolt fastener knows this to be true. The problem of determining how screws fit together into holes and designing a suitable screw/hole or screw […] The post Understanding Metric and Inch Thread Sizes in Fasteners first appeared on MISUMI Blog ..read more
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How to Prevent Fastener Corrosion
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by Carlicia Layosa
1y ago
Fastener Corrosion: Definition and Causes Corrosion, especially in fasteners, is a complicated material phenomenon, and many academic and engineering textbooks are devoted solely to this subject. These resources detail the precise chemical mechanisms and detailed prevention methods.  However, in general, the bulk of fastener corrosion can be categorized into two categories. Electro Chemical Corrosion: This is the more common fastener […] The post How to Prevent Fastener Corrosion first appeared on MISUMI Blog ..read more
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Non-Metallic Fasteners: Benefits & How to Use Them in Machine Design
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by Carlicia Layosa
1y ago
Introduction The “nonmetallic” fastener category encompasses a wide range of products available for many different designs and configurations across screws and nuts. Although you may think of fasteners as exclusively metallic components, this is simply not true. Other, nonmetallic materials have been specially engineered for use in specialized, unique fastener applications. Many materials make effective fasteners, such as engineering-grade plastics […] The post Non-Metallic Fasteners: Benefits & How to Use Them in Machine Design first appeared on MISUMI Blog ..read more
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Capturing Captive Fasteners
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by Carlicia Layosa
1y ago
Introduction A captive fastener is a very simple type of fastener with a very important feature that manifests itself in many different designs and configurations across screws and nuts. The fastener and components are engineered to ensure that the fastener stays captured within the joint and the fastener components remain in place, even when the fastener is unfastened. You probably […] The post Capturing Captive Fasteners first appeared on MISUMI Blog ..read more
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Introduction to Types of Fastener Drives
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by Carlicia Layosa
1y ago
One important area of fastener design that you may have overlooked is the specification of the fastener drive head configuration. Different than the actual shape of the fastener head (see post on Fastener Screw Head Types here), the drive type is the fastener feature by which the user applies torque to the fastener and drives the fastener into the joint. […] The post Introduction to Types of Fastener Drives first appeared on MISUMI Blog ..read more
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Don’t Lose Your Head: Fastener Screw Head Types
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by Carlicia Layosa
1y ago
Often neglected, the shape and geometry of a fastener screw head is a very important part of the fastener. The head geometry is the actual shape of the head where the drive interface sits. After all, the geometry of the fastener head significantly impacts the form, fit, and function of fastened joint. Most Common Head Types Hex Head Hexagonal head […] The post Don’t Lose Your Head: Fastener Screw Head Types first appeared on MISUMI Blog ..read more
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