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Hermetic vs. Environmental Seals: Which Do You Need for Sealed Electrical Connectors?

Hermetic vs. Environmental Seals: Which Do You Need for Sealed Electrical Connectors?

Not all “sealed” connectors are the same. Learn when a robust environmental seal is all you need, when true hermetic sealing is required, and how sealed butt splices simplify reliable wiring.

Hermetic vs. Environmental Seals: Which Do You Need for Sealed Electrical Connectors?

Hermetic vs. Environmental Seals: Which Do You Need for Sealed Electrical Connectors?

Not all “sealed” connectors are the same. Learn when a robust environmental seal is all you need, when true hermetic sealing is required, and how sealed butt splices simplify reliable wiring.

Metal Roofing screw best practices

How to Use TEK Screws for Metal Panels and Roofs (Without Ruining Them)

installation guides

Learn the right way to install TEK screws for metal roofing and panels — and why using an impact driver can lead to stripped threads, leaks, and early corrosion. This guide covers proper tools, speeds, and techniques so your next metal project goes smoothly and lasts for years.

Long-neck sealed ring terminals with brazed seams for reliable wiring connections – Monster Bolts

Sealed Electrical Connector Types: Crimp, Solder, or Both?

Electrical Connectors

Not sure whether to crimp, solder, or both? This guide breaks down sealed electrical connector types, when to use them, and how Monster Bolts’ Krimpa-Seal, OptiSeal, and MultiLink options make wiring projects easier and more reliable.

Metric Bolt grade markings

Metric Bolt Grades — 12.9 vs 10.9 vs 8.8 (Plus A2-70, A4-80)

Metric Fasteners 101
Metric bolt “classes” describe minimum strength. The first number (~tensile strength/10) and the decimal (~yield ratio) tell you a lot. Example: ...
Rundown of fastener terms

Common Fastener Screw Terms explained

DIN and ISO meanings
A quick walkthrough of the easier to understand screw fastener terms and a bit longer breakdown of some of the easier to overlook, but incredibly important items like DIN and ISO usage and Metric size and pitch for the vast majority of metric screw ranges.