Innovative Components, a provider of high-quality component manufacturing and service, introduced an automated assembly machine to the company’s production line. The automated machine drastically increases the company’s capabilities to efficiently assemble press-on thumb screws. It offers the automation of a socket head can screw and knob assembly. Additionally, the machine frees up resources that can…
Understanding Belleville or conical washers
Belleville washers or conical washers are the strongest type of spring washers available. These types of washers are also referred to as disc springs and feature a conical shape, which allows them to work like a heavy-duty spring and provide high spring loads in tight places. Willie Washer — a family-owned, domestic manufacturer of special…
Lincoln Electric launches Dual Maverick 200/200X for multiple welds
Lincoln Electric, a developer and manufacturer of arc welding products, has introduced the new Dual Maverick 200/200X engine driven welder/generator. This innovative multiple arc welder/generator features two welders powered by one diesel engine with dual welding outputs, allowing two or more welders to work at the same time in structural, pipeline, and maintenance and repair…
Simpson Strong-Tie student scholarship applications now open
Simpson Strong-Tie, a provider of engineered structural connectors, fasteners, and building solutions, announced the opening of the application window for its Student Scholarship Program. The online scholarship application for the 2020–2021 academic year is now available to students in participating universities. The deadline to apply is March 13, 2020. Awards are for undergraduate study only…
What are slotted pins?
Written by Dr. Jody Muelaner Spiral pins are also referred to as coiled spring pins, or simply coiled pins. They are a type of spring pin, normally produced by rolling a sheet of sprung steel into a spiral, to form a pin. They have a chamfer at each end enabling them to be inserted…
Mark your calendars: Registration open for 2020 Fastener Fair USA
Registration is now open for the 2020 edition of Fastener Fair USA. The event runs May 18 to 20, 2020 at the Charlotte Convention Center in Charlotte, NC. The show is unique in the industry, offering an unrivaled opportunity for the entire supply chain to meet, collaborate and network. This includes manufacturers, master distributors, equipment…
JW Winco offers new U-handle with power-switching function
JW Winco, the standard parts specialist is adding electrical functions to mechanical components to create the newest member of the series: GN 422 U-handle with power-switching function and integrated LED ring lighting. Depending on the application, the U-handle can be ordered in black or silver with one or two LED buttons. The electrical push- button…
VCM Cobot fastening system achieves UR Plus certification
The Visumatic VCM-3X.2 collaborative robot screwdriving system has achieved a UR+ certification for fully integrated use in the Universal Robots family of collaborative robots. The VCM is a complete assembly feed and drive end of arm tooling (EOAT) package for use by machine builders. It includes an automatic screwfeeder, drive system, and end effector for…
Aerospace fasteners market to rise at 3.64% CAGR to 2026
The global aerospace fasteners market is likely to derive growth from recent advancements in product manufacturing techniques. According to a report published by Fortune Business Insights, Aerospace Fasteners Market Size, the market was valued at US$2.81 billion in 2018 is projected to reach $3.74 billion by 2026, at a CAGR of 3.64% during the forecast…
An extension-pole fastener for paint tools
Painting ceilings and other high and hard-to-reach surfaces can be a challenge, especially if the paint roller handle fails stay connected to the extension pole. Now, there’s a solution, thanks to LOCK DOWN — a fastening device that ensures the paint brush remains firmly attached to the extension pole. This component serves as an interface…