If you work with heavy vehicles, you have certainly heard of the stabiliser bar. This component is essential in vehicles that carry heavy loads on a daily basis. But do you know what the stabiliser bar is for? Find out everything about this component in this article. Read on! What is an anti-roll bar? […]
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Has your car’s catalyst converter been stolen? Have you heard of these kinds of thefts and don’t know why they happen? The global pandemic, a general lockdown, unemployment and tempting metal prices may be some of the factors that contribute to the theft of catalytic converters all over the world. In this article we explain why
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Last Updated on January 12, 2022 by Marsh Fasteners When the time comes to dismantle or reassemble, the question of whether or not to reuse nuts and bolts tends to come up. It is possible to reuse fasteners in some cases. However, only fasteners that have never been torqued beyond their yield strength may be
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Last Updated on January 12, 2022 by Marsh Fasteners Although welding a bolt is not an ideal solution to many engineering issues, it may sometimes be necessary. With the different types of bolts available and the various projects they are used for, it is essential to know if welding a bolt will weaken it. It
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Last Updated on January 12, 2022 by Marsh Fasteners Should nuts and bolts always be lubricated? There are many benefits to using lubrication for stainless steel nuts and bolts, but what makes lubricant essential is that it assists in keeping fasteners tightened. Here is a little info on lubrication for nuts and bolts. Why should
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Last Updated on January 12, 2022 by Marsh Fasteners Thread galling (also known as “cold welding”) is a form of wear and contact seizing that occurs in metal due to friction and pressure. It is commonly seen in stainless steel fasteners. When galling occurs, the fasteners need to be removed, resulting in damage to surfaces
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Last Updated on January 12, 2022 by Marsh Fasteners When we talk about stainless steel fasteners, we cover a vast territory. There are many different types of fasteners of different shapes, sizes, and grades, and designed for a broad array of uses. We get many questions from clients – some of them are very general
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Last Updated on January 12, 2022 by Marsh Fasteners While embarking upon any project in a residential or commercial setting, chances are you will reach into your toolbox for those trusted stainless steel fasteners. Stainless steel is a popular choice for fasteners of all kinds because of the material’s longevity and strong resistance against corrosion
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Last Updated on January 12, 2022 by Marsh Fasteners The importance of stainless steel fasteners in DIY projects, building or construction cannot be undermined. These are cost-effective, corrosion-resistant and durable, providing your structure the strength it needs. However, very often, it has been noticed that the strata into which these fasteners are anchored are not
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Last Updated on January 13, 2022 by Marsh Fasteners Washers come in all shapes and sizes for a variety of uses. Lock washers are designed specifically to fix nuts and bolts in place and prevent them from coming loose. Not everybody knows exactly what lock washers are, or when and how to use them. Let’s
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