Industrial distributors in many sectors are facing a reckoning as OEM customers automated the manufacturing operations. Parts suppliers in many sectors are heeding client demands for seamless connection to order and inventory management systems, quality documentation and chain of custody tracking, as well increased precision in parts counts and packaging. This change, brought about by…

Good corrosion resistance is essential when using metal parts in aggressive environments. Now, JW Winco offers even more standard parts in the higher-quality, stainless steel grade AISI 316L (A4). Increased resistance to aggressive conditions is a critical feature in a wide range of industries. As a result, corrosion-resistant AISI 316L (A4) stainless steel is gaining…

Launching a new company is no easy feat, even for the most ambitious of entrepreneurs. For Robert Slass, it took getting fired from one fastener company before he ventured on his own in 1957 and founded Rotor Clip — which has since become a global manufacturer of retaining rings, springs, clamps, and more. “My father…

The Fastener Training Institute (FTI), the nonprofit provider of fastener training opportunities, and Optimas Solutions, a fastening and supply chain solution provider, have announced a free webinar on Friday, May 1st, from 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. PT. Webinar “Fastener Failures – Case Studies” will cover three real-world examples of common fastener failures. It will be taught by…

Dyson Corporation, a U.S. specialty fastener and forging company, is expanding its manufacturing capacity and capabilities through the acquisition of business assets from Accu-Tech Manufacturing & Support Corporation. Accu-Tech has operated as a high-precision machine shop in Lake County, Ohio for the last 25 years, primarily selling into the specialty valve and tooling industries. Dyson…

As manufacturers across industry sectors pitch in to accelerate production of life-saving ventilator equipment, ZAGO Manufacturing is ready to meet heightened, global demand for its specialty high-tech sealing fasteners. Ventilator manufacturers rely on ZAGO clean, sustainable sealing solutions to protect and optimize functionality and performance of their state-of-the-art ventilator equipment. In addition to medical ventilators, ZAGO high-tech sealing…

The team at Fastener Engineering is interested in learning about how essential manufacturers are coping with the current challenges, given the COVID-19 pandemic. To this end, we are interviewing companies to find out what precautions they’re taking, how they are managing and keeping up with work demands, as well as any potential tips they may…

The International Fastener Expo (IFE) 2020, the largest industrial fasteners and tooling & machinery event in North America, recently released a statement about the show, scheduled for September of this year in Las Vegas. “At this time of global concern, the safety and well-being of our community and colleagues is of utmost importance to us.…

Ruland now supplies quick-clamping shaft collars with clamping levers. These adjustable levers mate a Ruland metric and international series inch shaft collar to a specially designed clamping lever, creating a shaft collar that requires no tools to install, remove, or reposition. Once the lever is installed, users can simply turn it until they meet their…

Koike Aronson Ransome, a global provider in cutting, welding, and positioning equipment, announced the Cricket-II — a new welding manipulator that is ideal for use with Subarc, TIG, and MIG welding applications. The Cricket-II from Koike offers the most stability in its class, with the ability to produce consistent welds and maintain joint alignment. It…