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Can Chipboard Screws Be Used For Outdoor Applications

The short answer is: standard chipboard screws are not suitable for permanent outdoor use. However, with the right product specifications from a trusted manufacturer like Dowson, you can absolutely use specially designed chipboard screws for outdoor applications. The devil, as always, is in the deta......

Why Should Engineers Consider Square Nuts for Their Next Project?

As a mechanical engineer with over 15 years of experience in fastener applications, I've specified square nuts in hundreds of industrial and construction projects. What makes these often-overlooked components so valuable in certain applications? Let me share professional insights about Dowson square......

Where is Hex Head Metal To Wood Screw Type 17 generally used?

​Hex Head Metal To Wood Screw Type 17 is generally widely used in scenarios where metal parts need to be fixed to wood surfaces.

Briefly introduce the Hook Bolt

Hook Bolt, also known as the hook head bolt, is a bolt with a special head shape. Its head is usually hook-shaped. This design gives it unique advantages in certain application scenarios. The following is an introduction to the hook head bolt:

What is a thimble used for?

What does a swivel do?

“Swivel” is a non-standard term used in specific fields (e.g., industry, machinery, etc.). In a broad sense, the main function of a “swivel” or “swivel mechanism” is to allow an object to rotate or swing around a fixed point or axis. This mechanism is widely used in many occasions, such as: