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White Cap named top fundraising team in Atlanta
White Cap Supply Holdings was recently named the top fundraising team in Atlanta and the number two multi-market team in the U.S. for its support of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital: Finding cures. Saving children. The company serves as a one-stop shop providing concrete accessories and chemicals, tools and equipment, as well as building…
Rivit releases new RIV300, designed for cartridge rivets
Rivit, a company with 45 years of experience in the distribution of fastening systems, tools, and relate equipment, has released the new, RIV300, ideal for quick, light fastening. The new hydro-pneumatic tool RIV300, featuring a built-in booster, was specifically designed for the application of cartridge rivets. It offers Speedriv, in cartridge, which can hold 24…
ND Industries offers high-quality, pre-applied fastener processing
ND Industries is a fastener manufacturer and a fully integrated company. This means that it makes the materials, builds the application equipment, and handles all aspects of operations — from formulating custom chemical compositions and coating fasteners to providing advanced in-line inspection, packaging, and delivery services. ND also offers fasteners with pre-applied adhesives, sealants, or…
When does an application warrant the use of a bolt instead of a screw?
Screws and bolts are the most commonly used mechanical fasteners. Although similar, and sometimes referred to interchangeably, screws and bolts offer unique features and are ideal for different applications. A screw is an externally threaded fastener, typically used to assemble objects with threads. A bolt, on the other hand, is used to assemble to unthreaded…
Arkema raises its ranking in the 2021 Dow Jones Sustainability World Index
Arkema, a diversified material science and chemical company including in the development of adhesives and sealants, has been recognized among the chemicals sector’s global leaders in sustainability, per the 2021 Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI) — improving its ranking to third place in the DJSI World. For the second consecutive year, Arkema is ranked near…
Dymax offers first-of-its-kind adhesives for medical-device wearables
Dymax, global manufacturer of rapid-curing materials and equipment, is introducing its new 2000-MW series of light-curable adhesives, which were specifically developed to address customer requirements and market trends within the rapidly evolving medical-device wearables market. This new range of structural medical adhesives are the first to pass the ISO 10993-10 for sensitization and irritation. This means…
DAP’s advanced hybrid sealants made to outperform silicone
DAP, a provider to the home improvement and construction products industry, has launched advanced hybrid sealants that outperform silicone and provide maximum performance for every project. Combining the top attributes from conventional silicone and polyurethane technologies, the AMP family of sealants from DAP features superior weatherability and durability. They can be used in extreme temperatures…
ZAGO sustainable sealing screws making a difference for the fishing industry
Did you know approximately 640,000 metric tons of fishing gear is lost every year, polluting ocean waters and devastating marine ecosystems? For fishers and fisheries, replacing lost fishing gear is costly and income lost to “ghost fishing” is irreplaceable. However, the smart Farallon Buoy by Blue Ocean Gear eliminates these issues, providing real-time tracking and…
WORKPRO Tools releases 20V cordless drill driver set in pink
WORKPRO Tools, a hand and power-tool manufacturer, is featuring its 20V Lithium-ion Cordless Drill Driver Set — in pink. It is part of its Pink Tools for Hope, a campaign that supports those with and survivors of breast cancer. The high-performance, cordless drill driver is powered by a maximum of 20 voltage and a 1.5AH…
Bosch adds three pre-defined modes to its impact drivers for greater flexibility
Bosch Power Tools, a global provider of power tools and related accessories, recently launched a new version of its GDX18V-1800C Freak Impact Driver: the GDX18V-1860C 18V Connected-Ready Freak Two-in-One 1/4 In. and 1/2 In. Impact Driver The new model features increased torque, upgraded from 1800 to 1860 in. lbs. — providing even more power to…
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Hexion to sell its epoxy businesses to Westlake Chemical
Hexion Holdings Corporation announced that, as a result of its ongoing strategic review, it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its epoxy-based coatings and composite businesses to Westlake Chemical Corporation. The sale is for approximately $1.2 billion. Hexion’s epoxy business includes epoxy specialty resins, base epoxy resins, and intermediates product lines. It generated…
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Rotor Clip becomes ISO 13485 certified
Rotor Clip has again demonstrated its dedication to continuous improvement and commitment to customer satisfaction by recently receiving its ISO 13485:2016 certification. Described as the medical device industry’s most widely used international standard for quality management, compliance with ISO 13485 means that the medical device manufacturing industry can now rely on Rotor Clip as the…
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Rivit releases new RIV300, designed for cartridge rivets
Rivit, a company with 45 years of experience in the distribution of fastening systems, tools, and relate equipment, has released the new, RIV300, ideal for quick, light fastening. The new hydro-pneumatic tool RIV300, featuring a built-in booster, was specifically designed for the application of cartridge rivets. It offers Speedriv, in cartridge, which can hold 24…
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What are industrial seals?
By Dr. Jody Muelaner Industrial seals are used to prevent leakage, hold pressure, and deflect contamination at interfaces between components. Industrial seals are used at static and dynamic interfaces. Examples of static interfaces include the entry point of bolts and screws, and the interface between an engine block and cylinder head. Adhesives and gaskets are…
