Movies and TV shows consistently promote lead characters who are able to complete their mission with little or no help from others. In the world of fastening, self-tapping screws fit this role better ...

Bioplastics are increasingly also used in the components of industrial products. Examples of bioplastic components are to be found in the automotive, electronics and building industries. However, ...

Challenge Europe has shed some light on the difference between metal thread-forming screws and purpose designed screws for thread forming in plastics - both which are stocked by the company. The team ...

Engineering students are discovering that finding the right balance between good engineering design practice, racing car performance and financial planning, is not easy. Dean Palmer investigates ...

Self-tapping screws are usually drilled into pre-made holes (pilot holes) in metals, such as zinc, aluminum, and bronze and its alloys, as well as plastics and resin-impregnated plywood. They create ...

It is said that for every 100 lb of weight removed from a vehicle, its mpg improves by an average of 1% to 2%. This is critical to the auto companies that must find ways to increase their average ...

Movies and TV shows consistently promote lead characters who are able to complete their mission with little or no help from others. In the world of fastening, self-tapping screws fit this role better ...

The Remform II HS is available for particularly demanding applications. This is used when heavy-duty screw connections, a high preload force and a high degree of loosening security are required, for ...