Fasteners play a critical role in holding together systems in buildings ranging from plumbing products to ventilation systems. There are times when fasteners don’t meet performance standards and ...

Some wrenches will have a notch, which may seem like a superfluous detail. But it's actually quite a useful addition, at ...

Fasteners are fundamental to the construction industry, but they can have serious safety implications and lead to costly repairs if they fail.

Fastener types and materials—from steel bolts to plastic rivets Fastener durability under common stresses Fastener standards and the evolving “right to repair” market When the goal is to join ...

One of the most critical factors in determining the reliability of a threaded-fastener joint is the force the tightened fastener exerts on an assembly, which is known as preload. And preload depends ...

How do you decide on the “right” fastener type for a component or assembly involving composite and plastic materials in a time-efficient way? To define which materials and concepts a fastener type is ...

ARP released its 2026 catalog in both digital and print formats. It features 6000 part numbers, including several new Ford ...