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FTI presenting two training classes at Fastener Fair USA
The Fastener Training Institute (FTI), a non-profit provider of fastener products and technical training, is offering two training classes during the conference at Fastener Fair USA in Cleveland in May. Each class will be presented by Laurence Claus, Industrial Fasteners Institute’s (IFI) director of Education and Training. The courses include: 1. The Making of Fasteners…Self-tapping vs. self-clinching fasteners: Which is better?
~ Article courtesy of PennEngineering Today’s design engineers have more flexibility when choosing a fastening solution than ever before. The need for parts that are lighter and thinner, yet stronger is pushing fastening innovations forward. One alternative to the more conventional self-tapping screws for metal is the self-clinching fastener. Before discussing the benefits of self-clinch…New welding wire package saves time and recycling costs
NS ARC is a recently renamed and dedicated welding wire division of National Standard. NS ARC is offering a new 1,500-lb. Tru-Trac wooden reel for streamlining wire replacement in large-scale welding operations. For decades, the Tru-Trac package has provided proprietary winding technology that ensures “twist-free” wire let-off from stationary tight wound reels, requiring only a…This epoxy has a special color-changing feature
Master Bond‘s UV15RCL is a low-viscosity, cationic-type UV curing system with a special color-changing feature. The originally red material changes to clear once exposed to UV light, indicating that there’s UV light access across the adhesive material. Although this change in color from red to clear does not indicate a full cure it does confirm…ZAGO co-founder and CEO makes “ROI Influencers Women in Business” list
Gail Friedberg Rottenstrich, ZAGO Manufacturing‘s co-founder and CEO, has made the ROI Influencers Women in Business: 2024 list for her excellence in modeling public and private sector work. ROI-NJ, a New Jersey business publication, released the list during March as it’s Women’s History Month. In addition to running ZAGO, a sustainable manufacturer making sustainable sealing fasteners for…Packer Fastener announces new headquarters
Threaded fasteners specialist, Packer Fastener, has moved its headquarters and central distribution center to a larger facility. The move is to a 100,000-plus-square-foot facility at 500 Pilgrim Way in Ashwaubenon, Wisconsin. The new location will serve Packer Fastener and its sister companies Packer Freight and Albolt Manufacturing, which together comprise the PFS family of brands. The…Latour acquires Precision Bolting and Condor Machinery
Investment AB Latour has, through its wholly-owned subsidiary Nord-Lock Group, acquired Precision Bolting Ltd. (PBL) and Condor Machinery. Founded in Western Canada in the late 1980s, PBL offers premium bolting products and custom solutions for challenging applications. Its production facility is located in Edmonton, Alberta, and offers technical expertise, stocked inventory, and custom fasteners from…Nord-Lock joins The Science Based Targets initiative
Nord-Lock Group, a global provider of bolted solutions, has joined The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to levels in line with the UN Paris Agreement. The SBTi marks a groundbreaking, collaborative corporate effort to achieve an impactful, joint contribution to a sustainable future. Analyzing carbon emissions The first step in…ZAGO earns Women Business Enterprise certification
ZAGO Manufacturing, a high-tech sustainable sealing fasteners and switch boots manufacturer, is celebrating Women’s History Month 2024 with a new achievement: certification as a Women Business Enterprise (WBE) in New Jersey. The WBE certification opens doors to new opportunities in government and the private sector where supplier diversity is a priority. “March is Women’s History…Flexible electronics adhesive permanently seals sensor housings
DELO, a global manufacturer of industrial adhesives, has developed a flexible electronics adhesive that permanently seals sensor housings airtight and reliably protects components such as image sensors. DELO DUALBOND BS3770 meets the stringent requirements of the semiconductor and automotive industries and helps drive innovation in autonomous driving. Autonomous driving requires high safety standards. Therefore, reliable components…Adhesives See More >
This epoxy has a special color-changing feature
Master Bond‘s UV15RCL is a low-viscosity, cationic-type UV curing system with a special color-changing feature. The originally red material changes to clear once exposed to UV light, indicating that there’s UV light access across the adhesive material. Although this change in color from red to clear does not indicate a full cure it does confirm…
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Rotor Clip awarded GM Supplier Excellence Award for commitment to quality
Rotor Clip announced that it has been awarded the prestigious 2022 General Motors (GM) Supplier Quality Excellence Award (SQEA). This accolade is a testament to Rotor Clip’s unwavering commitment to delivering quality products and services to GM. The GM Supplier Quality Excellence Award is granted to suppliers who have demonstrated exceptional performance and adherence to…
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Packer Fastener announces new headquarters
Threaded fasteners specialist, Packer Fastener, has moved its headquarters and central distribution center to a larger facility. The move is to a 100,000-plus-square-foot facility at 500 Pilgrim Way in Ashwaubenon, Wisconsin. The new location will serve Packer Fastener and its sister companies Packer Freight and Albolt Manufacturing, which together comprise the PFS family of brands. The…
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Amsted Seals’ launches Pro-Lock axle fastener for secure wheel-bearing adjustments
Amsted Seals, a global provider of wheel-end and sealing solutions, has launched the Pro-Lock axle fastener for commercial vehicles. The precision of the Amsted Seals Pro-Lock axle fastener limits wheel-bearing adjustment variability, extending the life of the tire and the wheel seal. The patent pending design makes for quick and easy installation, reducing the likelihood…