With all the benefits of the internet it has become apparent that there are dangers – who of us has not come across the life-critical disease “we have self-diagnosed” online, or the false news/conspiracy theory which can reinforce our worst fears? At a professional industrial level, Challenge Europe often find design engineers overlook the sophistication [...]
Threaded products – bolts
Specialist guidance re screw materials and finishes – an important factor in successful applications
The team here at Challenge Europe are used to dealing with questions of specification regarding materials and finishes of threaded fasteners. This preferably occurs early in the process of defining new assemblies, but may equally be of value at service or repair. A good example is one where black stainless steel screws were specified using [...]