Fasteners are critical in countless industries and applications. As such, they are often used in extreme environments and must withstand harsh conditions. When fasteners are used in extreme environments, they must meet regulations on ductility, vibration resistance, corrosion resistance and more to ensure they work correctly.   When selecting fasteners for extreme environments, carefully assess the environmental challenges and choose materials and designs accordingly. Here are seven considerations when choosing fasteners for extreme environments.   ..read more

Solar panels are increasingly popular in the U.S. as homeowners, business owners and more look for renewable energy sources. Solar panels convert energy from sunlight into usable electricity to power homes, businesses and electric vehicles. These converters of a renewable energy source – sunlight – are crucial as industries and individuals seek cleaner energy. Fortunately, there are many ways to mount solar panels that fit a variety of environments and spaces. However, choosing the best ..read more

The goods and products manufactured in one country rarely stay there. With robust international trade in the 21st century, you encounter foreign-made products daily, even hourly, and products your company manufactures likely travel beyond our borders. This global trade is excellent for our economy and daily life but can pose challenges when something breaks or works incorrectly. Take, for example, a foreign vehicle. If the washers and other fasteners used in the mechanical components of ..read more

Fasteners are crucial to daily life. From the bolts that strengthen buildings and bridges to the washers in your car, fasteners make our modern world possible. They play a vital role in manufacturing, technology and more. And they are increasingly vital to medical devices and technology.   Medical devices range in size from nearly microscopic to as large as rooms. Consider insulin pumps, which deliver subcutaneous insulin to people with diabetes. Small screws hold these ..read more

When choosing a fastener for your project or product, there are countless factors to consider. First, what type of fastener do you need? The possibilities are endless. Bolts and nuts join two or more parts by threading the bolt through the nut, whereas screws have helical threads and fasten materials by threading into a pre-drilled hole or creating their own threads. Rivets are permanent fasteners used to join materials, particularly in aircraft and structural applications ..read more

Whether it’s a handheld device or a complex industrial machine, the stability and longevity of electronics depend on the quality of their connections. One key factor in achieving secure connections is the proper selection and application of fasteners. Fasteners ensure that electronic devices function optimally, withstand environmental stresses and maintain long-term reliability. In this article, the experts at Global Certified Fasteners explore key considerations for selecting the best fasteners for your electronics.   5 Things ..read more

When it comes to aircrafts and space vehicles, it is important that only the best possible materials are used in their creation. Because airplanes and space vehicles withstand a large amount of pressure and stress, it stands to reason that the materials they are made out of would need to do the same. From the sheet metal used to create aerospace structures to the fasteners used to hold it all together, it is important to ..read more

Fasteners are critical components of many industries, including automotive, aerospace, construction, and manufacturing. They hold components and structures together, and their failure can result in safety hazards, costly downtime, and repairs. To improve the durability and performance of fasteners, coatings are often applied to their surfaces. In this blog, we will explore the role of coatings in fasteners and how they can improve their durability and performance. What are Fastener Coatings? Fastener coatings are applied ..read more

Fasteners are an essential part of our daily lives, holding everything from our cars and houses to our electronic devices and clothing together. But how much do we really know about these small but mighty components? In this blog, we will explore some fun facts and history about fasteners that you may not have known. The first known screw dates back to the 3rd century BC in Greece, where it was used in a wine ..read more

We live in a global economy. Different countries and regions manufacture different products and sell them at different prices. That means a company may purchase aluminum from one country and electronic chips from another. This purchasing strategy is called global sourcing. Global sourcing is the process of buying raw materials and products from across the globe rather than from nearby or within the same country. Ultimately, global sourcing saves money and time. So how did ..read more