Understanding Prop 65 and Its Impact on Suppliers. Prop 65 is a California law that requires products sold to consumers to be labeled if they contain chemicals known to cause cancer or reproductive harm. This proposition… Fastener Concepts | March 14, 2025
What Are JIS Specs? The simple answer is that JIS is an abbreviation for Japanese Industrial Standards. JIS specs are standards that are issued by the Japanese industrial standards committee for industrial applications in Japan. When it comes… Fastener Concepts | March 14, 2025
What Is a Place Bolt and How Is It Used? Fasteners that create a "locking" action are commonly used in applications that experience high vibration or flexing to ensure that the assembly does not come loose over time. Many of our customers… Fastener Concepts | March 13, 2025
What Are the Differences Between Cut and Rolled Threads? Are the threads cut or rolled? We are often asked this question in regards to how the threads were manufactured on a particular size bolt or screw that we stock. The main reason… Fastener Concepts | March 13, 2025
Can a Hex Tap Bolt Be Used Instead of a Partially Threaded Hex Cap Screw? In applications where the working loads are exerted in line with the length of the bolt (called tensile loads), both a fully threaded and a partially threaded fastener are able to support the same load. If the working forces… Fastener Concepts | March 12, 2025
