Tips & Tricks

When using structural bolts most wonder what the difference between X and N connections are, how to use them and when each type should be used. Thankfully the answer to all those questions are simple to answer.

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.

When it comes to cell tower modification, time and money are two factors that cannot be wasted. To stop this from happening, one needs a solution that both saves time and money – enter the split nut.

When upgrading cell towers, climbers use step bolts to climb up the base of the tower. These bolts are typically welded onto the surface of the tower for a variety of applications, including steel communication, electrical transmission towers, tower reinforcement and a host of other fastening jobs.

In the tower industry, installing anchor rods on a modification project can be a several day project. The worst outcome is when an anchor rod fails the pull-test. 

When working with concrete in high-load structural applications, your choice of fastening products matters. Not just from an engineering and compliance point of view, but also for structural safety and integrity. For this, your choice should be a chemical anchor.

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.