Global Certified Fasteners

01/11/2023

Fasteners are used in many different products in the working industry including all equipment with wheels and casters. Global Certified Fasteners provides value added fastener solutions and all type of different fasteners and bolts. Wheels and casters impact everyday life since most equipment uses rolling ability.

Read our blog for more information on wheels and casters: https://gcfasteners.com/everything-you-need-to-know-about-wheels-and-casters/

"Everything You Need to Know About Wheels and Casters" is live now. Check it out today!

        

10/17/2022

Fasteners are used everywhere, from the manufacturing industry to vehicles and homes. Because of the vast number of environments and conditions they’re used in, fasteners are exposed to extreme temperatures at both the low and high end. Not all fasteners can withstand extreme heat or cold, and the specific material of every fastener has different strengths and purposes.

Read our blog this month: https://gcfasteners.com/how-can-low-or-high-temperatures-affect-fastener-strength/

"How Can Low or High Temperatures Affect Fastener Strength?" is live now. Check it out today.

12/07/2021

Global Certified Fasteners has been providing value-added fastener solutions to OEMs and distributors for more than 50 years. Join us as we get to know Michael Petrie, Global Certified’s Chief Operating Officer.

Learn more about Michael and the GCF industry here:

10 Minutes With Michael Petrie, Our COO December 7, 2021December 7, 2021 Global Certified Fasteners Global Certified Fasteners, located in Maywood, Illinois, has been providing value-added fastener solutions to OEMs and distributors for more than 50 years. Join us as we get to know Michael Petrie, G...

11/25/2020

Wondering what fastener drive is right for your project? In our new blog post, we've got a complete guide to help you choose! https://gcfasteners.com/blog/

11/04/2020

Extreme heat applications can cause a variety of degradations and fastener failures. Our newest blog post covers the basics of those risks and details the materials we recommend for high-heat projects. Read it here:
https://gcfasteners.com/selecting-the-appropriate-fasteners-for-high-temperature-applications/

09/22/2020

Happy first day of fall!

For all of your fastener needs, remember Global Certified Fasteners. Call us today at (708) 450-9301.

05/13/2020

Which applications call for coarse threads? When are fine threads a better option? Check out our blog on the basics!

What You Should Know About Coarse vs. Fine Threads May 13, 2020 admin   When it comes to fasteners, threads are key. Threads determine how well fastener components (like nuts, bolts and screws) hold materials and machines together, and maintain their integrity over time. The two main types of threa...

02/13/2020

Are 'smart' fasteners the way of the future? Check out the interesting new technology highlighted in this article.

High-Tech Nuts and Bolts: Hilti Brings IoT-Enabled 'Smart' Fasteners to Construction Industry » Dallas Innovates

Each connected fastener has a unique identifying code to ease the digital documentation of anchors, screws, and bolts installed on a job site.

01/24/2020

Zinc, galvanized and more--making sense of the many coating options!

Understand the popular types of fastener coatings and their resistance to corrosion so you can select the best option for your job's application!

12/18/2019

GCF offers per print specialty products for all of your application needs! This month's blog covers our custom fasteners and inventory program.

https://www.gcfasteners.com/custom-is-key-at-global-certified-fasteners/

11/21/2019

Among our many high-quality products, we currently offer two types of step bolts, used for climbing on transmission towers. Check out our most recent blog for more information about their use with the transition to 5G.

Existing cell towers can be adapted for the up-and-coming 5G network grid. Step bolts are a necessary part of those towers for technicians to ascend.