Chicago screws, also known as binding posts, sex bolts, or barrel nuts and screws, are two-piece fasteners used in furniture, signage, architectural hardware, displays, bookbinding, leather goods, and OEM assemblies. A typical Chicago screw consists of a female threaded post and a matching male screw. The two pieces fasten together to create a clean finished […]
Fasteners are fundamental components used in nearly every manufacturing and construction sector. From automotive production to infrastructure development and electronics assembly, fasteners provide the essential mechanical connections that hold products and structures together. Because of their broad range of applications, the global fastener industry has developed into a large and stable industrial market with consistent […]
What Is a Jack Nut? A jack nut is a blind threaded fastener designed for thin or soft materials where a standard nut cannot be installed. Typical materials include: Jack nuts can be installed from one side of the panel, making them useful when the back side of the material is not accessible. How Does […]
Introduction Recent U.S. court rulings on tariffs have created confusion across many industries. A common question we now hear is: If some tariffs were struck down in court, will tariffs on steel fasteners (screws, bolts, nuts, and rivets) be removed too? The short answer is: not automatically—because many fastener-related duties come from a different legal […]
