We’ll admit most of us are more comfortable with solder and software than mechanical things. However, between robots, 3D printers, and various other mechanical devices, we sometimes have to dig into ...

Around three years ago Doc Hammett, of Totally Stainless, called STREET RODDER Editor Brian Brennan because of a recommendation in a tech article not to reuse Nylock nuts. Doc had remembered a tech ...

Washers that add tension rather than friction keep bolted joints tight. Loss of preload in bolted joints can lead to fastener failure, especially in joints subjected to vibration. Conventional ...

CHICAGO, IL — Nord-Lock adds a new dimension of safety to bolt security with the launch of the Nord-Lock X-series washer. X-series combines Nord-Lock’s unmatched wedge-locking protection against ...

To fully understand different washers and how they can best be used, we'll divide them into three categories—flat, lock and special—and discuss each separately. Flat washers are stamped from ...

Nord-Lock adds a new dimension of safety to bolt security with the launch of the Nord-Lock X-series washer. X-series combines Nord-Lock’s wedge-locking protection against spontaneous bolt loosening ...