Bicortical locking plates may provide similar stiffness and greater resistance to loosening compared to nonlocking plates for osteoporotic fractures. Researchers examining a nonlocking plate construct ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . SAN ANTONIO — Locking screws showed decreased survivorship when used in locking plates that were bent at a ...

Unlike thread locking forms, self locking fasteners with a preload locking internal thread form prevent high logistical, service and warranty costs (PRWEB) October 17, 2007 -- While threaded fastener ...

The self-locking process consists of a nylon patch permanently sprayed onto the threads of a fastener (upper left) or embedded into the threads as a pellet or strip (upper right). When threads mate, ...

The NYTEMP self-locking fastener maintains torque and clamp-loads in temperatures to 450°F. The fastener feature an orange-colored patch made from a high-temperature-resistant polymer element, applied ...