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If you regularly use quarter-turn fasteners, you may want to invest in snap rings. Also known as jump rings, they prevent quarter-turn fasteners from falling out. Without a snap ring, quarter-turn fasteners may fall out when turned 90 degrees counterclockwise … Read More

You don’t always have to tap internal threads when installing machine screws. Some screws are designed to tap their own threads when driven into objects. Known as self-tapping screws, they save time and energy by eliminating the need for tapping. … Read More

Set screws are commonly used to secure pulleys and gears to shafts. Also known as grub screws, they are characterized by a headless design. Set screws still have a threaded body like standard bolts. Rather than a traditional flared head, … Read More

Jo-bolts play a critical role in the aerospace industry. Also known as internally threaded three-piece rivets, they are used to create permanent joints. Jo-bolts are mechanical fasteners that, once installed, hold two or more objects together. While there are many … Read More

Fuses play an important role in electrical systems. All electrical systems have circuits through which electricity flows. If a circuit experiences a short or becomes overloaded, the connected fuse will “blow” to disrupt the flow of electricity. Rather than installing … Read More

Double shank cable rod ends are used extensively in the aviation industry. Many airplanes and other types of aircraft feature control cables. These heavy-duty metal cables link yokes and pedals to adjustable flight surfaces, such as ailerons and elevators. When … Read More

Pulley guard pins play an important role in pulley systems. As their name suggests, they are used in conjunction with pulley guards. Pulley guard pins secure pulley guards in place while subsequently shielding the cable. To learn more about pulley … Read More

Choosing the right screw bit is important when using a drill or electric screwdriver to drive screws. Screw bits, of course, are removable tips that fit into the chuck of a drill or electric screwdriver. The tip is shaped to … Read More

Nuts are one of the most commonly used fasteners. They feature internal threads that allow them to mate with the external threads of a bolt. While most nuts have an open top, however, others are closed with a dome-shaped top. … Read More