Michelle Froese

Miller Electric Mfg. LLC, a global manufacturer of arc-welding equipment, offers the Millermatic 355 — proving users with power, precision, simplicity and versatility. This machine offers MIG and pulsed-MIG welds in mild steel, aluminum, or stainless in thicknesses from 22 gauge to 1/2 inch. “The new Millermatic 355 delivers power, precision, simplicity and versatility in…

Schreiner ProTech, a global provider of developing and manufacturing services, has developed a nameplate-integrated pressure compensation seal (PCS) solution for actuators produced by Küster Automotive, a prominent auto parts supplier. The new PCS solution is applied to the company’s reliable, often customized actuators — motion-control technology units that convert electrical signals into mechanical motions, or…

Pivot Point, a manufacturer of non-threaded fastener solutions, recently released the SLIC Pin. SLIC is an acronym for Self-Locking Implanted Cotter Pin. As the name implies, this fastener is a pin and cotter all in one. The one-piece locking clevis pin functions as a quick-locking pin and is cost-saving, fast, and secure, making it ideal…

To add security and an aesthetic appeal to any application without compromising on fastener performance, Hafren Fastener offers a new range of 2-Hole security fasteners. They’re an ideal choice for the specifier that wants to “chic up” an application with a design classic. The 2-Hole fasteners are tamper-resistant with an appealing aesthetic appearance, which is…

ARC Energy Services, Inc., the Veteran-owned specialty mechanical contracting company serving the power and process industries, announced the opening of a new office in Ashland, Virginia, to accommodate growth and leverage the area’s diverse talent pool. The company says it will provide worker training and testing on specialty welding, machining, and other services at this…

DEWALT, a Stanley Black & Decker brand and provider of total job-site solutions, today announced the new DEWALT 20V MAX* XR 1/2″ High-Torque Impact Wrench with Hog Ring Anvil (DCF900). It’s equipped with 47% more torque and features designed for the toughest fastening jobs. Delivering 1030 ft-lbs. of max fastening torque and 1400 ft-lbs. of max…

Southco, Inc., a global provider of engineered access solutions, has recently expanded its successful E6 Constant Torque Position Control Hinge series to include a corrosion-resistant cast stainless steel version that provides superior durability in harsh outdoor environments. “The stainless steel E6 Constant Torque Position Control Hinge is a premium product that provides maximum corrosion resistance…

XLCS Partners, Inc., a middle market investment bank, announced that it served as an exclusive advisor to Tower Fasteners in its sale to All Integrated Solutions (AIS), a subsidiary of MSC Industrial Supply. Tower is a second-generation value-added distributor of OEM fasteners and other components to a diverse set of industrial, medical equipment, aerospace, military,…

R.S. Hughes, which provides a wide array of adhesives, abrasives, tapes, labeling, and safety products, has chosen Infor CloudSuite Distribution to help fuel business growth and maintain its competitive advantage. “We are extending our strategic relationship with Infor, which will help us stay current and provide a platform for growth while improving our customers’ experiences,”…

Rob LaPointe | President & CEO AIM Testing Laboratory Laboratory analysis for fasteners includes a variety of tests that can be grouped into four broad areas: mechanical, metallographic, chemical, and nondestructive. Nearly all fastener testing required by drawings and manufacturing specifications can be categorized into one of these four major areas.  Unless dealing directly with…