Although it’s tough to imagine the pandemic offering benefits of any kind, COVID-19 has correlated to growth for the electronic adhesives sector. The growth trend is due to the greater demand for electronic components and devices to boost contactless interaction and to use remote information technologies. According to JEITA — the global electronics, which is…
Greenkote launches anti-corrosion coating with 5,000-hour metal protection
Greenkote, a global provider of advanced anti-corrosion metal coatings, has announced a significant advance in its line of corrosion protection. The proprietary new Greenkote G5k coating delivers a minimum of 5,000 hours of corrosion protection in salt-spray testing for metals, enabling it to meet ASTM Specification B117. “With G5k, we’re upping the ante in anti-corrosion…
New MultiVolt System of cordless power tools offers more versatility
Metabo HPT has expanded its MultiVolt System to provide versatility and more choices for users. Metabo HPT, the new brand name for Koki Holdings America (formerly part of the Hitachi group), offers an extensive line of professional-grade power tools and accessories. Its latest system unites the 18 and 36V tools with the long-lasting MultiVolt battery…
Century Fasteners names new regional sales manager
Century Fasteners Corp. is expanding its, hired fastener industry sales professional Joseph P. Brock as the company’s Northeast regional sales manager. Century Fasteners is a master distributor of quality components to the military, aerospace, electronics, automotive, sheet metal fabrication, contract manufacturing, telecommunications, and medical industries. Brock brings more than 30 years of sales and management…
Brainard Rivet Company launches new website
Brainard Rivet Company is an employee-owned subsidiary of Fastener Industries, specializing in personalized customer service and on-time delivery. The American fastener manufacturer recently launched a newly designed website. The new website includes a Photo Gallery with preview of the company’s product offerings. Brainard offers small and large rivets, clevis pins, hex weld nuts, as well…
HYTORC presents: The rental equipment solutions webinar
Did you know that HYTORC has the largest stock of rental equipment in the industry, available worldwide? Strategically located at service centers around the globe, a HYTORC rental also entitles you to free safety and operational training to ensure that your work crew is fully prepared. To learn how the bolting specialist can better facilitate…
Richelieu Hardware acquires Uscan Industrial Fasteners
Richelieu Hardware announced the recent acquisition of Uscan Industrial Fasteners Ltd., effective June 1, 2021. As an an importer and distributor of screws, bolts, and industrial fasteners, Uscan provides an ideal fit for Canadian-based, Richelieu. Richelieu specializes in hardware distribution and manufacturing. It’s located in Montreal, Quebec, where Uscan was also initially founded in 1970.…
Honda Honors its 2020 top OEM and service parts suppliers
Honda honored 61 North American suppliers for their performance and perseverance in supplying parts and materials during 2020. The suppliers earned awards for supporting Honda with mass production parts and materials, as well as service parts that serve the needs of customers after their purchase of a Honda or Acura product. Honda purchased $27 billion in parts…
How do gaskets perform as industrial seals?
Industrial seals are used to prevent leakage, hold pressure, and deflect contamination at interfaces between components. These components are used at static and dynamic interfaces. Dynamic interfaces are typically linear (such as the seal between pistons and cylinders) or rotary (such as the seal between bearing housings and axles). Adhesives and gaskets are typically used…
Kennametal offers one-step aerospace fastener drilling & countersinking tool
Kennametal has introduced the HiPACS drilling and countersinking system for aerospace fastener holes. Designed to drill and chamfer holes in one operation, the high-precision tool meets the aerospace industry’s stringent accuracy requirements, while delivering increased tool life in machining composite, titanium, and aluminum aircraft skins. “Most fastener hole tools used today are complex made-to-order tools…