EFC International, a global provider of specialty engineered fastener parts, announced its expanded focus on the worldwide distribution of genuine parts made by Research Engineering & Manufacturing, Inc. (REMINC) Authorized Licensees. EFC’s team of application engineers support customers with advanced engineering assistance, direct factory relationships, rapid prototype solutions, as well as extensive value analysis…
Stanley Black & Decker joins Greentown Labs in supporting climate-tech startups
Greentown Labs, the largest climate-tech startup incubator in North America, announced Stanley Black & Decker as its newest Terawatt Partner. Through its partnership with Greentown Labs, Stanley Black & Decker will deepen its ties with the incubator’s community of climate-tech startups, gain access to curated startup pitch days with innovations from emerging technology sectors,…
New silver-filled epoxy meets ISO 10993-5 cytotoxicity standards
Master Bond EP77M-FMed is a two-part epoxy adhesive and sealant designed for use in the assembly of medical devices. It meets the ISO 10993-5 requirements and is not considered to have a cytotoxic effect. Typically, medical-grade adhesives, sealants, coatings, and potting/encapsulation compounds need to be non-cytotoxic and show compatibility with blood and body fluids. “This…
APM Hexseal is making a difference in its community
APM Hexseal has been designing and manufacturing quality sealing solutions in New Jersey for more than 70 years. Over the decades, the company has developed deep roots in its community and has recently supported several local organizations. This was particularly beneficial due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which has impacted the lives of everyone and presents…
Southco expands operations and doubles its manufacturing footprint
Southco, a provider of engineered access hardware, has announced the official opening of its expanded facility in Ranjangoan, Pune, India. The 20,000 square foot expansion, which commenced in 2019, has tripled available office space and doubled the manufacturing space and distribution footprint, positioning Southco for future growth in the fastest growing market in the world.…
JW Winco’s new fasteners simplify repeated positioning operations
It’s often necessary to carry out repeated positioning operations on production machines and mechanisms — and as simply and reliably as possible. For secure adjustments and the quick-changing of mechanisms or tools, JW Winco now offers three new parts that complement each other: 1. Stainless steel adjusting screws, with an adjustment scale 2. Matching bearing…
What is the difference between self-tapping and self-drilling screws?
Screws that have particularly sharp threads, which can carve into a material, are often referred to as self-drilling screws. However, there’s a distinction worth noting when working with these types of screws that can make a significant difference in their use and application. Typically, the screws are categorized into two types that are defined as…
Biodegradable fastening options are reducing agricultural plastic waste
When one thinks of the agricultural industry, plastic waste is not the first thing that comes to mind. But the reality is that plastics play key roles in the farming and greenhouse business — and leave behind much waste every year. As one example in the U.S., the agricultural plastics generation is estimated to be…
All-Pro Fasteners releases white paper evaluating fastening versus welding
Welding is a proven and sometimes preferred method of fabricating steel-to-steel connections. However, in many applications, fasteners offer advantages including time, cost, labor savings, and safety. When evaluating whether welding or fastening is better suited for a particular installation, a variety of project factors should be considered. In the final analysis, the type of joint…
SPIROL launches new Press-N-Lok Pin for plastic components
SPIROL, a global manufacturer of precision-engineered components for fastening and joining, has expanded its solid pin product line to include the Series BP100 Press-N-Lok Pin. The new Press-N-Lok Pin was designed to permanently retain two plastic components to one another. It offers opposing raised barbs on each end that are angled backwards, opposing the direction…