Construction

Building fastener corrosion can weaken or ruin fastening strength over time causing structural damage. This makes the selection of fasteners crucial. Many factors affect fastener durability, among them: fastener composition, platings and the environment.

Aviation snips typically have three different colored handles – red, green and yellow – and this is not to make them look more appealing to the eye. Instead this color coding actually informs the user as to what each specific tool is capable of doing.

When it comes to general fastening applications into concrete most might not know what to use. Unlike other substrates that have a ton of tools and options for completing such tasks, concrete requires a more unique type of fastener to get the job done – the conveniently named concrete anchor.

At Allfasteners, our goal has always been to provide our customers with top quality products at competitive prices. So, when we wanted top quality hand tools and accessories, we made sure to team up with one of the best in the industry, OX.

What if strut channels could be used for applications outside of the industry. This article will discuss some of the creative ways some people have taken advantage of strut channels.

Not much is worse as a homeowner than walking down to the basement to find it filled with water. Water damage can cause unwanted bills to pile up rapidly, leaving you with a loss of personal belongings and in your wallet.

From complex to do-it-yourself projects, Allfasteners offers a wide variety of anchoring products to meet virtually any need. Our wedge anchors are designed to install easily and securely into a variety of base materials, including concrete. Now backed by ICC approval, you’ll be able to choose AF wedge anchors for jobsite applications where ICC-approved products are compulsory.

To successfully anchor into terracotta, you’ll require a fastener that will provide a secure hold while not damaging the material – enter the umbrella insert.

When cutting metal, specially threaded rod, friction sparks are bound to fly. They fly in every which direction that can lead to some serious burns. To most this is not uncommon. However, with one simple solution you can reduce the sparks when cutting.

This will lead you to the decision of choosing between dry or wet core drill bits. These tips explain the difference between dry and wet core drilling and when both are the better option.