GEARWRENCH has launched its new line of PitBull Pliers, designed with features and functionality that will quickly turn them into a technician or mechanic’s best friend. “Professional technicians we talked to said that the most important things they looked for in their pliers are grip and cutting ability,” said Jarrett Wolf, product manager for GEARWRENCH. “We…
Six factors to consider before choosing your next torque wrench
Written by Mark Edmunds Product Manager | Snap-on Industrial There is a perception that applying torque to a fastener is intuitive and that anyone can do it. Well, anyone can, but the ability to do it properly is what makes the difference — and that’s where selecting the right torque wrench is critical. Torque wrenches…
The oxygen, cutting & welding company: Koike Aronson / Ransome
Established near the end of World War I in 1918, Koike Seisakusho and Koike Sanso Shokai — one root of Koike Aronson / Ransome, Inc. — was founded by Mr. Seiichi Koike. Koike truly began to grow its operations near the end of World War II. Well-known today for its precision cutting and welding capabilities,…
Adhezion’s SecurePortIV is the only tissue adhesive cleared by the FDA
Adhezion Biomedical, LLC announced that the just-published 2021 Infusion Therapy Standards of Practice (INS Standards) recognizes tissue adhesive as a standard of care for all vascular access device (VAD) care and management. Adhezion Biomedical’s SecurePortIV is currently the only tissue adhesive cleared for this indication by the U.S. FDA. SecurePortIV adhesive is a highly versatile…
Southco offers new bifold constant torque hinge
Southco, a provider in engineered access hardware, has expanded its successful line of position-control hinges with a new solution designed for fold-out tables that are used in passenger transit interior applications. The new AH-2E Bifold Constant Torque Hinge uses friction to increase control of 180-degree fold-out tables, preventing the flaps from falling open during operation…
D&D Technologies launches a new line of adjustable, self-closing hinges
D&D Technologies, a provider of high-performance gate hardware, has introduced a new line of adjustable, self-closing hinges for round-post gates and fences. The new TruClose ROUND Heavy Duty line includes two hinge options that efficiently self-close gates up to 154lbs from a complete 180-degree swing. There’s a heavy-duty option for round posted gates, the TruClose…
Choose the ideal vinyl electrical tape with 3M’s Selection Guide
With a strong, flexible PVC backing and excellent insulating properties, 3M vinyl electrical tapes withstand moisture, abrasion, corrosion, alkalis, and acids. A good vinyl electrical tape is versatile. Its main job is to insulate but, ideally, it should also form a tight seal that resists corrosive contaminants. It should also perform without incidents in hot…
Emerson opens new global headquarters for welding & assembly technologies
Emerson has announced the opening of its new, Branson welding and assembly technologies’ global headquarters in Brookfield, Connecticut. This opening completes Emerson’s $49 million investment, which was announced in April 2019, and supports Branson’s plastic joining, ultrasonic metal welding, and ultrasonic cleaning technologies for the medical, textile, automotive, food and beverage, packaging and electronics industries.…
Advanced Components launches online FastenerLab
Advanced Components, an industrial fasteners master distributor, has debuted a new offering on its website: FastenerLab. According to the company, FastenerLab offers information on “everything you’ve always wanted to know about fasteners but were afraid to ask.” It will feature ongoing insight on new products from the top manufacturers, supply chain solutions, and industry news.…
MiddleGround Capital acquires EDSCO Fasteners
MiddleGround Capital, a private equity firm that makes control investments in North American, announced that it has completed its acquisition of EDSCO Fasteners, a manufacturer of mission-critical anchoring systems for power-transmission poles and other large steel structures. EDSCO’s anchoring systems are predominantly embedded in concrete foundations and custom engineered to allow structures to be securely…