Discover what's
happening at Earnest.
Previous
Next
Get the latest news on industry trends, products, services, and whats been happening at Earnest Machine.
What's a #3 Head Plow Bolt?
Earnest Machine stocks #3 Head Plow Bolts in sizes ranging from 3/8” to 1 3/8” in diameter and from 1″ to 8″ in length, in Grade 5, 8 and proprietary 170M strength levels, in...
Metric Hex Flange Bolt
Earnest Machine’s line of 10.9 and 8.8 Metric Hex Flange Bolts are manufactured to DIN 6921 and are available with a level 3 PPAP certification. Both 10.9 and 8.8 grades...
What is a Slotted Hex Nut?
Slotted Hex Nuts feature six slotted sides to allow a cotter pin to freely pass through its body. This style of fastener is also designed to be used with a bolt, screw, or stud...
What is a 12-Point Flange Screw?
Designed as a replacement to Hex Socket Head Cap Screws,12-Point Flange Screws offer increased durability, easy installation, reusability, and provide higher amounts of torque...
What is a Hex Jam Nut?
Hex Jam Nuts are half the thickness of standard Hex Nuts and are commonly used in applications where a nut with a low-profile thickness is needed. This nut can also be used with a...
What is a Carriage Bolt?
Carriage Bolts offer easy installation and versatility when assembling a variety of building materials such as wood, plastic, or hardened steel. Earnest...
Supply Chain Update for August 2022
The supply chain has experienced several positive trends over the last few months. Watch our latest Supply Chain Update to stay current on the health of the TPEB trade lane, air freight...
Supply Chain Update for May 2022
As we’ve progressed through 2022, we’ve seen continued disruptions to the global supply chain. Be sure to watch our latest Supply Chain Update to stay current on the health of the...
Supply Chain Update for March, 2022
There have been significant updates impacting the health of the global supply chain. Watch our latest Supply Chain Update to stay current on parcel freight rates...
Building a blanket purchase agreement
Your operation is firing on all cylinders. Orders are rolling in. You can’t believe the surge in demand. Then you realize a critical path in your supply chain has broken. Bringing...
Managing Supply Chain Volatility
The last 12 months have been anything but ordinary – socially or professionally! After initial uncertainty and company shutdowns or operational pauses, many businesses have...
What are the Benefits of Coating Fasteners?
What exactly is a coating, and why are coatings important for industrial fasteners? Coating refers to the use of powder or chemical additions to the surface of...
Why is Plating Important for Industrial Fasteners?
What exactly is a plating, and why are platings important for industrial fasteners? Plating refers to the process of "electroplating," where a metallic finish...
What is a PPAP and how does it compare to other certifications?
Many customers will request a “cert” (certification) when ordering fasteners. The term “cert” can have different meanings from one customer to another.
What does it mean to Case Harden a fastener?
Case Hardening, also known as Surface Hardening, is a heat treating process that makes the outer surface of steel stronger while leaving the inner core of the...
Can a Hex Set Screw be used instead of a partially threaded Hex Head Bolt?
Can a Hex Set Screw be used instead of a partially threaded Hex Head Bolt? April 5, 2022 In applications where the working loads are exerted in line with the length...
What are the differences between cut and rolled threads?
Are the threads cut or rolled? We are often asked this question in regards to how the threads were manufactured on a particular size bolt or screw that we stock...
What is a Place Bolt and how is it used?
Fasteners that create a "locking" action are commonly used in applications that experience high vibration or flexing to ensure that the assembly does...
Sustainability in the fastener industry.
Scrutinized by the European Union, regulated by the state of California, and labeled a "carcinogen to workers" by the Occupational Safety and...
Back to Basics with Plow Bolts
Is it Plow or Plough Bolts? Whatever you call them, the Plow Bolt definition is a threaded fastener with a low-profile head that includes a feature like...
Lock Nuts: A simple overview
Contrary to what the name implies, Lock Nuts will not be permanently fixed to the mating bolt or screw. Instead, this style of fastener is actually made to...
August Distribution Performance Report
August closed with two out of our four performance metrics trending in a positive direction. Our Quantity Accuracy increased by 0.04% and our On-time delivery...
July Distribution Performance Report
July closed with three out of our four Performance Metrics trending in a positive direction. Our Parts Accuracy increased by an additional 0.02% when compared...
June Distribution Performance Report
Earnest Machine experienced an increase in our Parts Accuracy metric in June surpassing our set goal of 99.95%. Our On-Time Delivery also experienced an...
May Distribution Performance Report
Earnest Machine is happy to report that we experienced a 0.03% increase in our Parts Accuracy, which helped push this metric in line with our set goal of...
April Distribution Performance Report
Earnest Machine is excited to report that we’ve experienced an increase in three out of our four performance metrics for April. Our Part Accuracy increased by...
March Distribution Performance Report
Earnest Machine is pleased to announce that our On Time Delivery improved by 0.99% in March. This is excellent to see as this metric has now experienced three...
February Distribution Performance Report
Earnest Machine experienced a minor decrease in only one of our four performance metrics in February. Our Quantity Accuracy metric fell by 0.07% and is...
January Distribution Performance Report
Earnest Machine experienced a minor decrease in two out of our four performance metrics in January. While both our Part Accuracy and Order Entry Accuracy...
December Distribution Performance Report
Earnest Machine is happy to report that we’ve seen marked improvement in 3 out of our 4 performance metrics from November to December. Both our Part Accuracy...
November Distribution Performance Report
Earnest Machine experienced an increase in three out of our four performance metrics in November. Even though our Part Accuracy metric dropped 0.04%, we did...
What Alternative Energy Applications Need From Fasteners
When we talk about alternative energy equipment, we are likely to be talking about large machinery. The types of equipment include wind turbines, solar panels...
Our Research into Industry Barriers - Featuring Brexit and COVID
Here at Earnest, we aim to understand both our customers and the overall concerns within the industry. By doing so, we can share information whilst tackling...
What Agricultural Applications Need From Fasteners
Agricultural applications are reliant on a wide range of variants. The industry uses large machinery, such as tractors, harvesters, balers and combines...
Have you read our eBook yet?
As a company that is centred around helping its customers, Earnest Machine aims to provide rich information, resources and training materials wherever we...
What Mining Industry Equipment Needs From Fasteners
Whether it’s the extraction of metals, minerals, liquids or gasses, all mining applications need large diameter, high strength fasteners to run efficiently...
What Construction and Heavy Equipment Need From Fasteners
When it comes to manufacturing bulldozers, excavators and any other site preparation equipment, safety, reliability and strength are key points for...
Metric and Imperial Fasteners Availability: UK and Europe
Most of us know that metric and imperial are the two measurements used for fastener sizes around the world. While the US market favours imperial measurements...
Back to Basics with Platings and Coatings
The greatest enemy to fasteners is corrosion. The good news is, there’s an effective solution to corrosion, chemicals and harsh environmental exposure...