The Basics of Threaded Rods

Posted on July 18, 2019 by Dependable Acme • 0 Comments

Threaded rods have found a home in a variety of different industries. General contractors, electricians, and more turn to threaded rods time and time again to bring two things together and form a strong connection between them. But despite the usefulness of threaded rods, they’re not as well known as screws, nuts, and other threaded products. Let’s learn a little bit more about them.

What are threaded rods?

Threaded rods are, as their name would suggest, rods that have been threaded from end to end. They can be used in conjunction with things like screws and nuts. There are both right-handed and left-handed threaded rods, and threaded rods come in a number of different sizes. You can find everything from small threaded rods that can be used in furniture to much larger threaded rods that can be used to build homes.

What are threaded rods made out of?

There are a number of different materials that are used to create threaded rods. You’ll find threaded rods made out of everything from stainless steel and low carbon steel to copper and aluminum. There are also lots of finishes that are added to threaded rods. These finishes include zinc chromate, black oxide, zinc dichromate, and more.

What is the tensile strength of threaded rods?

Whenever you’re going to be using threaded rods as part of a project, you’ll need to know what tensile strength your project calls for. There are some threaded rods with higher tensile strengths than others. If you pick the wrong tensile strength, you could compromise the stability of whatever it is that you’re building with your threaded rods.

Now that you know more about threaded rods, think about using them during your next project. Dependable ACME Threaded Products can provide you with as many threaded rods as you need. We also carry ACME screws, nuts, and more. Call us at 800-893-3792 today to place an order.

The Purposes of Threaded Rods

Posted on May 14, 2019 by Dependable Acme • 0 Comments

Most people are pretty familiar with ACME screws and nuts and the purpose that they serve. But they’re not always as familiar with ACME threaded rods. Threaded rods, which are also referred to as studs, are long rods that have threading located on both of their ends. They’ve become useful to those in a variety… Continue Reading

Information on Screw Threading

Posted on April 30, 2019 by Dependable Acme • 0 Comments

Most people are at least vaguely familiar with screw threads and what they do. Screw threads are the helical structures that wrap around the outside of a screw and help those using screws to switch back and forth between using rotational and linear movement or force. What some people don’t realize, though, is that there… Continue Reading

Things You May Not Know About Threaded Fasteners

Posted on April 15, 2019 by Dependable Acme • 0 Comments

You may not realize it, but you’re surrounded by threaded fasteners almost all the time. They’re used to hold all sorts of things together. Without threaded fasteners, everything from assembling a desk to building a house would be near impossible. They play a key role in our day-to-day lives. Here are some interesting facts about… Continue Reading

The Importance of TPI When Selecting a Fastener For Your Machine

Posted on April 1, 2019 by Dependable Acme • 0 Comments

Are you looking for the right fasteners for a particular project? There are myriad factors you’ll need to consider. For example, you’ll need to think about what diameter you need your fasteners to be. You’ll also need to spend some time thinking about what materials the fasteners should be made out of. But one of… Continue Reading

A Look at the Different Types of Threaded Rods

Posted on March 19, 2019 by Dependable Acme • 0 Comments

Threaded rods have gained a faithful following over the years in a variety of different industries. Those in the construction world, in particular, have turned to threaded rods early and often when fastening things together as part of their projects. Threaded rods come in many sizes and are available in both right-hand and left-hand thread… Continue Reading

How to Determine the Thread You Need For Your Fastener

Posted on February 27, 2019 by Dependable Acme • 0 Comments

If you’re in the process of trying to pick out fasteners for a project right now, you might be a little bit confused about which threads your fasteners should have. There are some fasteners that have extremely tight threads and others that have threads that are more spaced out. It’s important for you to choose… Continue Reading

The Evolution of ACME Screws

Posted on January 22, 2019 by Dependable Acme • 0 Comments

If you’ve ever used screws to fasten two things together, there’s a pretty good chance that those screws were ACME screws. ACME screws were first developed more than a century ago and have become extremely popular in industrial settings. There are actually a number of different ACME fasteners, including ACME threaded rods and ACME nuts;… Continue Reading

What is the Process of Thread Cutting?

Posted on November 30, 2018 by Dependable Acme • 0 Comments

If you look closely at screws, nuts, rods, and other threaded products, you’ll see small threads on them that are used to connect them to other objects. Without those threads, the products wouldn’t be of much use to those in various industries. However, thanks to the threads, the products can be used to connect different… Continue Reading

An Overview of Stainless Steel Threaded Rods

Posted on October 8, 2018 by Dependable Acme • 0 Comments

Stainless steel threaded rods have become popular fasteners for many businesses, especially those in the food industry who value their corrosion resistance. Depending on the grade, stainless options can help with variables such as water, chemicals and outdoor elements. Advantageously to businesses in the food industry, stainless steel threaded rods do not rust, providing a… Continue Reading