What is a virtual leak and how does it affect your vacuum system?
April 7, 2021
A virtual leak is a trapped volume of gas within a vacuum chamber that cannot be easily pumped out due to restrictions in the path
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What are high-temperature fasteners and how do you choose the correct one for your application?
March 8, 2021
High-temperature fasteners are used extensively in critical industries such as semiconductor, aerospace, automotive, and oil/gas. They are specially designed to be able to withstand high
The Importance of Product Packaging for Clean-Critical Applications
February 23, 2021
Product packaging is both an art and a science – designed to look attractive while properly storing, containing, and protecting the products inside. We all
Considerations for selecting the proper fastener materials for your application
January 8, 2021
Fasteners are often an unnoticed, yet integral, part of any application that most people don’t give much consideration to until they need to use one.
Can I reuse a screw?
December 3, 2020
Recycling and reusing items is something we all strive to do but can you reuse a screw? Typically you can if the screw has never
Why is silver plating so popular and why would you choose it for your medical application?
November 3, 2020
Silver plating is a very popular choice for many industries including medical, electronics, telecommunications, automotive, and many more. Silver plating exhibits excellent anti-galling properties, high
The Importance of Metal Fastener Plating
October 20, 2020
Plating is a centuries-old process that permanently joins a metal covering to a conductive surface. Platings affect not only how a metal fastener looks, but
Material considerations for O-rings used in vacuum and clean-critical environments
September 11, 2020
O-rings are most often the primary source of contamination in any vacuum system. Selecting the proper O-ring design and material are essential to maintaining the
Outgassing, Fasteners, & Your Vacuum System
August 2, 2020
What is outgassing and how does it affect your system?Outgassing, also called offgassing, refers to the release of gas that has become trapped, frozen, dissolved,
UC Components Company History
July 20, 2020
UC Components – From humble beginnings to the leader in vented fasteners UC Components started in 1974 at home in the Anderson family garage in