A new report from MarketsAndMarkets, a B2B research firm, finds that the global adhesives and sealants market size will grow to U.S. $80 billion by 2025 from $63.2 billion in 2020 — and at a CAGR of 4.8% during this period. The growth of the market is supported by the increasing construction and automobile applications,…
Looking for a part for a project? Check out Find My Fastener
Need an odd or an old part for a project? How about a a discontinued fastener? That’s no problem for Advanced Components. The industrial fastener master distributor has launched a new service on its website: Find My Fastener. Simply take a photo of the fastener you require and upload it to the new Find My…
Krayden acquires Northern Composites
Colorado-based Krayden, Inc., a distributor of specialty chemicals to the aerospace, electronics, transportation, and industrial sectors, has acquired Northern Composites of New Hampshire, a distributor of quality composite materials. “We truly admire Northern Composites, and plan to leverage their expertise in Composites, along with their manufacturing and kitting capabilities. They are a perfect complement to…
Greenkote reports surge in anti-corrosion coating orders for metal fasteners
Greenkote, a global provider of advanced anticorrosion metal coatings, announced a major expansion of production capacity at its headquarters facility in Brook Park, Ohio. The expansion comes in response to an upsurge in demand for corrosion protection on environmentally-exposed metal fasteners and hardware in several industries. “I don’t know if climate change may be a…
Finding success in change: From mechanical fasteners to adhesives
What began as a mechanical fastener business for construction and industrial applications in the ’80s has since turned into a global manufacturer of industrial adhesives. Today, Adhesives Technology Corp. manufactures advanced chemical and adhesive products, primarily for the commercial construction and transportation industries. “The company began under the name U.S. Anchor, and it was primarily…
Dymax introduces innovative, epoxy-based adhesive for electronics
Dymax, a manufacturer of light-curing materials and curing devices, recently launched an innovative, Low Shrink OP-81-LS epoxy-based adhesive. With UV or visible light, this adhesive cures within seconds with almost zero shrinkage, enabling fast and precise assembly of optical components. In addition to very low volume shrinkage during curing, Dymax Low Shrink OP-81-LS is…
Mactac launches environmentally safe, solvent-free acrylic adhesive tapes
Ohio-based adhesives company, Mactac Industrial Tapes, is launching a new, solvent-free acrylic product line. MacBond HSA440 acrylic tapes are part of its newest 100-percent-solids performance line. Developed with Mactac’s innovative adhesive technology, MacBond HSA440 are environmentally and economically friendly. They are available as a double-coated tape or transfer adhesive, in various coat weights. The tapes…
What are hex head screws?
Written by Jody Muelaner Hex head screws are screws with a hexagonal-shaped head that can be tightened with a wrench (spanner) or socket. Such tools engage with the external faces of the hex head. Avoid confusing hex head screws with a hexagon socket head or an Allen, which have an internal hexagonal socket that is…
FTI’s Fastener Training Week set for May in Cleveland
The Fastener Training Institute (FTI) and the Industrial Fasteners Institute (IFI) will continue their partnership, presenting the Fastener Training Week in Cleveland, May 3-6, 2021. This is a week-long training program specifically designed for fastener manufacturers and distributors on manufacturing processes, consensus standards, quality control and much more. The educational course offers learning labs, interactive exercises,…
New BOLT Locking Recovery Hook offers unique latching mechanism
BOLT “Breakthrough One-Key Lock Technology” Lock has expanded its product line with a new swivel Locking Recovery Hook. Manufactured from aircraft-grade 6061-T6 aluminum, the new BOLT Locking Recovery Hook has a 10,000 lb. capacity and is designed to be 99% faster than other 3/4-inch shackle type hooks due to the product’s unique latching mechanism. The top…