Understanding the 4D and 5D Elongation Tests in Fasteners: ASTM Standards and Material Performance When it comes to fasteners, ensuring they meet the necessary standards for performance and durability is critical. One of the most important aspects of this is testing their elongation, particularly under stress. In this blog, we’ll explore the 4D and 5D …
Sulfur (S), a Bane or a Boon for Your Fastener? Selecting the right material for fasteners is essential to guaranteeing their strength, resilience to environmental changes, and longevity. Sulfur (S) is one of the components that significantly affects the characteristics of fastening materials. So is sulfur bad for your fasteners or good for them? The …
Pickling and Passivation: Spotless surface and weatherproof coating for stainless-steel fasteners. A suitable surface treatment is crucial to guaranteeing the performance and lifespan of fasteners. Two popular techniques for this are passivation and pickling. We’ll go into pickling and passivation’s definitions, advantages, and reasons for being essential to the longevity of fasteners in this blog …
