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Tolerance Rings are a frictional fastener used between cylindrical parts. They act as tiny springs reducing noise, vibration and harshness (read more)
Specialty fasteners are other specialized or proprietary fasteners or fastening products. Learn More
Self-sealing fasteners have an elastomeric insert or captive O-ring that simultaneously provides sealing and locking. Search by Specification | Learn More
Shims and shim stock are products used to fill in a space between two mating surfaces or components. Learn More
Retaining rings and snap rings are fasteners used to axially position a component on a shaft or in a bore. Search by Specification | Learn More
Ring gages are used for go / no-go assessment compared to the specified dimensional tolerances or attributes of pins, shafts, or threaded studs. Search by Specification | Learn More
Nuts are fasteners that are designed to fit around and secure a bolt or screw. Search by Specification | Learn More
Hoist rings are load-centering eyebolts. Search by Specification | Learn More
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USA Tolerance Rings Solve NVH Problems USA Tolerance Rings
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Blind-Rivet Fastener | Machine Design Blind-Rivet Fastener December 14, 2006 The HuckLok Blind Rivet Fastener is a high-strength structural rivet with an extended grip range. |
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A Fastener That Won't Let Go | Machine Design (stage8.com), developed GrooveLok technology It uses a locking retainer ring that fits into a small milled slot next to the counterbore. |
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Fastening & Joining Monthly Smalley Steel Ring Self-piercing fastener installs in one step Twist-Tack metal fasteners reliably attach materials such as |
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Fastener locks into counterbored hole | Machine Design Fastener locks into counterbored hole June 7, 2001 The bolt is torqued to specs, and a locking retainer ring slips over the bolt. |
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Retaining ring can use outer and inner groove | Machine Design Spiral retaining rings from Smalley Steel Ring Co., Wheeling, Ill., give designers a new type of tamperproof fastener. |
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Sterndrive engine uses tolerance ring to retain bearing |... A tolerance ring is a mechanical fastener that also acts as a flexible shim. Sterndrive engine uses tolerance ring to retain bearing |
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Feed for Fastening & Joining Terms | Machine Design Aerospace Fastener Brochure A 14-page, full-color brochure on aerospace |
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Techniques | Machine Design Fasteners designed with a groove under the head accommodate a rubber O-ring that compresses to form a complete seal, permitting full metal-to-metal |
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Bearing | Machine Design Spiral retaining rings from Smalley Steel Ring Co., Wheeling, Ill., give designers a new type of tamperproof fastener. |
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Designing inside the box | Machine Design A serrated clinching ring, knurl, ribs, or hex head stops the fastener from rotating in the metal when applying tightening torque to mating hardware. |