Certain limitations are placed on fasteners to ensure a safe and secure joint. Heavy hex bolts will come with a tested proof stress and yield strength, and two distinct figures represent a threshold that is important to overall fit. Experts will tell design engineers and workers that bolts of any kind need to be tightened […]

Steel fabrication is a highly specialized skill that is growing in demand over time. With the construction industry continuing to rely on steel for commercial, residential and industrial buildings, fabricators offer a valuable service that it also constantly evolving. And steel fabricators depend on Building Fasteners such as Headcote Screws, Heavy Hex Bolts or Heavy […]

Contractors know that project specifications can change quickly, causing the material list to change with them. When you find yourself short of the required Building Fasteners such as Headcote Screws, Heavy Hex Bolts or Line Fasteners and there is no time to waste, what is the best way to order those fasteners fast? Get Online […]

It’s a common, and often relevant, question. When you are tightening Building Fasteners, Line Fasteners or Marine Fasteners like square head bolts and Heavy Hex Bolts (or any bolt for that matter) is it better to use the bolt head or tighten using the nut? Although we could get into torsion and torque, there are […]

In an effort to control costs, purchasing managers and job supervisors are always on the search for reasonably priced materials, equipment and labor. But are cheap building fasteners really a wise way to save money? Can skimping on this element of your project cause more harm than you’re expecting and potentially put your entire building […]

What Are Heavy Hex Bolts? Heavy hex bolts have larger and thicker heads than regular or standard hex bolts, and are commonly used in a wide variety of applications. These building fasteners are available in different sizes, both lengths and diameters, although all come with a hex head. Some types are threaded all the way […]

When you are looking at choosing Building Fastener you need consider your purpose for the fastener and what kind of threading will be best suited for the job. The type of threading that a fastener has can determine the strength and what kind of job the fastener will be best suited for. There are two […]

As pollution levels rise at an alarming level, people are becoming aware of the fact that they can play a role in protecting our environment by using different forms of energy. Traditionally, people have accepted the energy sources that have been supplied by large companies but they are coming to see that they can generate […]

Many families have decided that they when they build their new homes they want it to be more earth friendly.  As people are moving from the sub-urbs into more rural areas to escape the city they are exploring their alternative energy options.  They are finding that there are many ways that they can implement alternative […]

When you have to order Heavy Hex Bolts or another type of bolt but do not have the correct information available to ensure that you get the correct fasteners it can be confusing.  Those who deal with Building Fasteners on a regular basis can often figure out what they need based on other information but […]