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CRAFTSMAN celebrates 95 years with giveaways
American tool icon CRAFTSMAN, a Stanley Black & Decker brand, is celebrating its 95th anniversary this month by thanking its customers — the builders, auto enthusiasts, and master mechanics — with weeklong giveaways, including a grand prize trip to the July 31 Indianapolis race. “CRAFTSMAN has a rich heritage that has been passed down proudly from…
Schreiner ProTech launches new pressure compensation seals for EV charging
Schreiner ProTech, a global innovator for the automotive and engineering-based industries, has introduced a new version of its PCS HighProtect pressure compensation seal. During the EV charging process, the electric current generated leads to high temperatures in the charging plug and socket area. These temperature fluctuations result in pressure differences in the electronic housing. Schreiner…
Manufacturing unique and customized cold-formed fasteners
American fastener manufacturer, Brainard Rivet, specializes in unique, made-to-print, cold-formed fasteners. With more than a century of experience in the fasteners industry, the company has mastered the ability to produce complicated products while obtaining economies-of-scale. Its technology offers a proven ability to help customers solve problems in manufacturing and customer requirements. It does this through…
Industrial fasteners market size expected to hit $113,710 million by 2028
The global industrial fasteners market size is estimated to be worth U.S. $78,810 million in 2022 with a growth in size to $113,710 million by 2028 — with a CAGR of 6.3%. This is according to a new study published by Valuates Reports, which offers in-depth market insights into various industries. The key players in…
Tropical Forest Products expanding its Black Label lumber and branded fastener products
Tropical Forest Products announced that its Black Label premium brand of Ipe and other tropical hardwoods will expand throughout California as part of a distribution partnership with Ganahl Lumber, a dealer of building materials. Black Label lumber products are now in stock at Ganahl Lumber and other products — including branded fasteners — will…
The benefits of the HuckBolt
Welding has long been used in applications that require a secure joint. However, today there are more options. And, depending on the application, today’s manufacturers have several strong reasons to consider a proven alternative — direct-tension, maintenance-free HuckBolts from Howmet Fastening Systems, a global provider of engineered metal products.. A HuckBolt is a two-piece fastener…
What are the typical riveting faults and how can they be avoided?
Written by Rosa E Hearn, CFS, Product Manager — Proferred Rivets Brighton-Best International “These rivets are faulty” or “These rivets don’t seem to work with this rivet gun” are phrases you might have heard (or said before) if working in the construction or fastener industry. Even the best of the best rivet distributors must deal…
Adept Fasteners acquires Innovative Tooling Services
Adept Fasteners, a privately owned distributor of aerospace fasteners, has announced the acquisition of Innovative Tooling Services to strengthen Adept’s position in the aerospace fasteners market. Adept has been engineering fastener solutions for more than 40 years. Innovative Tooling Services was founded in 1986, providing the aerospace industry with quality tools and tool repair.…
Master Bond’s new flowable silicone for bonding offers shock resistance
Master Bond‘s MasterSil 323 is a two-component, addition-cured system for bonding, sealing, and potting applications. This product has a convenient to use 1:1 mix ratio and can be packaged in double-barrel cartridges for dispensing from a gun applicator. It allows for the application of thin and thick sections, depending on the application. MasterSil 323 is…Henkel opens new Application Center in Silicon Valley for next-generation electronics
Henkel, a global supplier of adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings, has announced the opening of its Application Center in Santa Clara, CA — designed to support product development for the company’s high-tech customers in the Silicon Valley region. Equipped as a state-of-the-art facility, the Application Center will help expedite proof-of-concept initiatives for electronics advances. As…
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Master Bond’s new flowable silicone for bonding offers shock resistance
Master Bond‘s MasterSil 323 is a two-component, addition-cured system for bonding, sealing, and potting applications. This product has a convenient to use 1:1 mix ratio and can be packaged in double-barrel cartridges for dispensing from a gun applicator. It allows for the application of thin and thick sections, depending on the application. MasterSil 323 is…
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MW Industries adds to its spring-manufacturing capabilities with new acquisition
MW Industries, a provider of precision components, recently announced the acquisition of Fox Valley Spring Company, LLC, a principal supplier of springs, wire forms, and flat springs. The acquisition of Fox Valley Spring Company closed on October 29, 2021 and expands MW Industries’ existing automation and manufacturing capabilities for springs and wire forms. The combined companies will offer extensive expertise in complex precision spring manufacturing for a variety of spring types, including extension springs, torsion…
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The benefits of the HuckBolt
Welding has long been used in applications that require a secure joint. However, today there are more options. And, depending on the application, today’s manufacturers have several strong reasons to consider a proven alternative — direct-tension, maintenance-free HuckBolts from Howmet Fastening Systems, a global provider of engineered metal products.. A HuckBolt is a two-piece fastener…
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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…
