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  • Bolted Joints and Torque

    Jul 15th 2024

    Bolted Joints and Torque

    As you likely already know, the team at BelMetric are the masters of metric fasteners, and we are constantly working to source and ship what you need from our extensive catalog. But what happens after…

    Published by Rusty Spanner

  • Tightening Torques

    Jul 10th 2024

    Tightening Torques

    Use this helpful quick reference guide to determine the proper tightening torque for metric fasteners with untreated black oxide finish, clear or yellow zinc plated finish or untreated stainl…

    Published by Rusty Spanner

  • What Is Cold Heading?

    Jun 14th 2024

    What Is Cold Heading?

    Bad news, everyone: there is no magical fastener tree, growing nuts and bolts waiting to be plucked from its branches. Fasteners must be manufactured, and one of the most popular and efficient methods…

    Published by Rusty Spanner

  • Fastener Standards Of The World

    May 17th 2024

    Fastener Standards Of The World

    Just as different countries have their own unique customs and traditions, they also have their own fastener standards. Belmetric.com sources fasteners from around the world, so it can be helpful to kn…

    Published by Rusty Spanner

  • A Brief History of Fasteners

    May 3rd 2024

    A Brief History of Fasteners

    Come and join BelMetric–the masters of metric fasteners–on a journey that spans the globe across recorded history. We’ll begin in the fertile crescent at the dawn of humanity, make stops along the way…

    Published by Rusty Spanner