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ENDRIES KNOWLEDGE BASE

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Practical guidance to select, specify, and apply fasteners with confidence.

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Global supplier of fasteners and Class-C components, Endries delivers scalable supply chain solutions—from RFID bin systems and vending to custom kitting and real-time inventory visibility—helping OEMs reduce costs, prevent stockouts, and operate with confidence. Browse our digital brochure or download a copy.

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Designed to support precision engineering and manufacturing, this collection offers quick-reference conversions for drill sizes, thread dimensions, steel hardness, and U.S.-metric equivalents—empowering professionals to make accurate, data-driven decisions.

fastener engineering specs: inch

Built to support precision fastening applications, this collection delivers essential inch-based engineering specifications, covering grade identification, tensile stress areas, thread pitch combinations, bent bolt requirements, self-drilling screw guidelines, and tool selection.

fastener engineering specs: metric

Built for precision and reliability in metric fastening applications, this collection provides essential engineering specifications, covering tensile stress areas and the proper mating of metric screw and nut property classes—ensuring strength, compatibility, and performance.

hole sizes

Engineered for precision fastening, this collection provides critical hole size specifications for sheet metal applications, including recommendations for thread-forming, thread-cutting, and high-performance thread rolling screws—ensuring optimal fit, strength, and performance in metal assemblies.

materials

Providing material insights for fastening applications, this collection covers galvanic corrosion behavior, gauge thickness tolerances, material selection based on galvanic reactions, chemical compositions of steels and alloys, and the AISI/SAE numbering system—ensuring informed choices for durability and performance.

REACH, RoHS, RoHS2

This area provides a detailed overview of environmental compliance regulations, including REACH, RoHS, and RoHS 2, detailing restrictions on hazardous substances, material safety standards, and industry initiatives to ensure regulatory adherence in global manufacturing and supply chains.

Stainless steel

This collection outlines the chemical composition and key characteristics of stainless steels, providing essential insights into material properties, corrosion resistance, and performance considerations for industrial and fastening applications.