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Q: Need to replace a standard steel washer with a non-conductive material. A:   After speaking with this customer, I learned that he needed to replace a standard steel washer with a non-conductive material for a critical bolted joint. These washers needed to withstand 70°C temperatures while maintaining preload. He … Continue reading

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Q: Can you provide alternative for a nylon pan head screw? A:   Here the customer needed an alternative to nylon. Resistance to electrical fields was a primary concern. In addition, he also needed a material that had a better dissipation factor than nylon. In this situation we would recommend PEEK. It … Continue reading

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