The Adhesive & Sealant Council (ASC), the North American trade association dedicated to representing the adhesive industry, is hosting its ASC Annual Convention & EXPO from April 15th to 17th, 2024, at the Omni Louisville Hotel in Kentucky. This three-day event will include concurrent technical sessions focusing on business development and market trends, regulatory, market segments…
Henkel presents new sealing solution
Henkel, a global developer of adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings, recently collaborated with Dometic, presenting a new sealing solution for window frames in motorhomes, minibuses, and caravans. This is intended to replace the butyl seals previously used. The window frames are sealed with a polyurethane foam gasket FERMAPOR K31 from Henkel, specially developed for this…
New SEMS internal lockwasher metric sizes
Beacon Fasteners and Components, which specializes in quality-tested, high-performance screws, recently added new sizes to its Internal Lockwasher Metric SEMS line. SEMS screws are used in applications where loosening is a concern. They come pre-assembled with a free spinning lock washer, which is permanently held in place by the major diameter of a screw’s thread. This…
Century Fasteners approved for Boeing D1-4426 rating
Century Fasteners Corp., a master distributor of fasteners, announced that it has been approved for a Boeing D1-4426 rating by Heartland Precision Fasteners, a manufacturer of high-grade, high-strength, precision screws and bolts. Heartland specializes in NAS, NA, AN, MS, BAC and ST3M aerospace bolts and screws. It’s a silver-rated supplier to the Boeing Company D1-4426 defines…
How are QR codes making fastener installation safer?
Written by Chris Murphy | Product Line and Innovation Manager ARaymond North America The levels to which digitalization is impacting the manufacturing world cannot be overstated. It’s reaching nearly every level of production, including the smallest parts of assembly, such as fasteners. Successful automotive manufacturers have been using digital means to track, predict, and maintain…
PennEngineering acquires Sherex Fastening Solutions
PennEngineering, a global fastener manufacturer, announced the acquisition of Sherex Fastening Solutions, a U.S. manufacturer of engineered fastener solutions including rivet nuts, tooling, automation, and associated fastening solutions. Headquartered in Buffalo, New York, Sherex is a premier technical provider of blind rivet nuts, with strong application expertise, and production capabilities worldwide. It has achieved an…
Schreiner ProTech opens new Pressure Compensation Seals Process Center
Schreiner ProTech, a global innovator for the automotive and engineering-based industries, has commenced production at its new Pressure Compensation Seals Process Center. The facility centralizes the company’s production of pressure compensation seals (PCS), handling all production-related duties from initial materials reception to final manufacturing. A key consideration in the new facility’s establishment was compliance with…
Customizable, onsite fastener training available from FTI
The Fastener Training Institute (FTI), a non-profit provider of fastener products and technical training, doesn’t only host its own in-person and online training courses — FTI can also come to your company for specialized, customizable training. FTI’s core purpose is to enhance fastener use, reliability, and safety. As most industry veterans know, the organization offers…
These bio-based tackifiers are ideal for hot-melt adhesives
For those seeking adhesive formulations with low odor, hot-melt stability, and biobased content, meet Kraton Corporation‘s REvolution rosin ester technology. Kraton’s bio-based tackifiers are an ideal chemistry for hot-melt systems due to their excellent adhesion performance on various substrates. They’re used in a wide range of applications including packaging, labels, and flooring adhesives The REvolution…
What factors to consider when choosing threaded fasteners?
It might seem simple, but much consideration should go into choosing the ideal fasteners for any application. This includes basics such as size, dimensions, load, material, environmental, cost considerations — and more. Compliance with industry standards is a must to ensure reliability and safety. Understanding the load and stress the fastener will endure is essential as different…