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U-Bolt Size Chart

June 2, 2026 · Scott Bredemann

This chart provides common U-bolt dimensions by nominal pipe size and uses lettered measurements that correspond to the…

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Quick Guide to U-Bolts

May 26, 2026 · Scott Bredemann

U-bolts are simple fasteners, but selecting the right one depends on shape, size, material, thread length, and the…

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Rubber Material Guide for Bolts, Pushers, and Stoppers

September 24, 2024 · Brian Hettinger

Learn about the different types of rubber materials and how rubber compares to polyurethane.

Polyurethane Material Properties

Polyurethane Material Guide for Bolts, Pushers, and Stoppers

September 3, 2024 · Brian Hettinger

Learn all about polyurethane material for industrial components in this comprehensive guide.

Polymer Peek Screws

Which Polymer Is Right for You?

January 23, 2024 · Carlicia Layosa

Understanding which material for screws is important for design success. In this post, we worked with Extreme Bolt…

Fastener Types & Their Uses

May 17, 2022 · Carlicia Layosa

Definition of Fasteners While probably everyone has some sort of conception of what is considered a fastener, the…

Stainless Steel Fasteners: Types and Use Environments

April 19, 2022 · Carlicia Layosa

The Definition of Stainless Steel There is little debate that stainless steel lives up to its namesake. The…

How to Choose Right Surface Treatment for Your Fasteners

March 29, 2022 · Carlicia Layosa

Routinely overlooked, the surface coating on a fastener is as important as the underlying fastener material. Fastener threads…

Keep It Tight: Fastener Techniques

January 18, 2018 · Carlicia Layosa

“Screws” are the most widely used and imperative components for machine system manufacturing. They are classified by shapes,…

Punch Dies: Knockouts Round 2

January 12, 2018 · Carlicia Layosa

Continuing with punch die knockouts, let’s cover techniques to keep a knockout in place. In the case of…