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Today on the ASG Express Blog we’re back for Part #2 of a subject we LOVE. The history of threaded fastening. In this installment we're focusing on the different head styles and drive types most common to the precision fastening community at large. First let's pick things back up from where we left them in 1760 when Jesse Ramsden invented the first screw cutting lathe though. From this point in history, handheld screwdrivers first appeared around 1800. So while it is widely assu …

Today on the ASG Express Blog we’re touching on a subject we LOVE. The history of threaded fastening. In this two part series we’re going to address each type of screw used in modern assembly, the head types, and the drive types. Below you’ll find a comprehensive list of each, but first, let’s go back in history: Threaded Fastening Through the Years Fasteners have been around since the first century B.C. when they were utilized in olive oil and wine production. The mater …

There are two very important measurements of accuracy to consider when purchasing a torque wrench for highly specified threaded fastening applications in assembly.Full Scale (FS)Indicated Value (IV) The differences between these two metrics are significant.Full Scale (FS) accuracy measures the allowable error over the full-scale range of the tool. When utilizing Full Scale, the tolerance against the scale varies from 5% to 50% (based on a tool that is accurate to + or - 5%) because we’re l …

Here at ASG we have two new go-to options at your disposal for cordless screwdriving.The cordless brushless pistol grip torque driver and cordless brushless industrial angle nutrunner series is a welcomed addition to our product lineup which we’re sure you’ll find to be efficient and effective options in your precision fastening efforts.With brushless motors and high-capacity lithium-ion batteries, these cordless screwdrivers are perfect for areas in which getting an air or electric power …

With the variety of tools sold by ASG, we understand how important it is to have a fully developed maintenance center at the ready.Whether the need is repair, preventative maintenance, tool reconditioning or calibration and certification for torque products, ASG is committed to providing service which meets the highest quality standard for assembly line tools. With expedited technical support and troubleshooting assistance, our technicians are available to answer technical questions on too …