Written by Jody Muelaner “Cheese head” screws are defined by their head type. The cheese head has cylindrical sides with a flat disc top and a flat bearing surface. The head height is approximately half of its diameter and typically features a slot drive. The name cheese head derives from the similarity in shape and…

EFC International, a supplier of engineered fasteners, continues to expand. The company is moving their Chicago branch office and warehouse to a new 64,000-square-foot facility in Hanover Park, Illinois. “Our move enables EFC to enhance our service level by providing additional stocking programs with increased inventory space to meet both customer and supplier needs,” shared…

As the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic continues, several manufacturers are still operating and deemed essential for supplying critical components. ZAGO Manufacturing is one such company. The New Jersey-based global manufacturer provides high-tech, custom sealing solutions and components to numerous industries — including to the medical sector. ZAGO CEO, Gail Friedberg, recently took time out to…

Global manufacturer, BUMAX, offers premium stainless steel fasteners in a variety of steel grades that provide optimal safety and reliability in the most demanding customer applications. In fact, the BUMAX Ultra has proven itself as the “world’s strongest bolt” – in various highly-demanding critical fastener applications around the world where standard fasteners are simply inadequate.…

NBK, a specialist manufacturer of mechanical components, recently introduced new Titanium Hexagon Keys to its diverse product line. Hey keys are used to drive bolts and screws with hexagonal sockets in their heads. Made of titanium alloy, NBK’s new hex keys are non-magnetic, making it suitable for assembly and maintenance of equipment and devices in…

Atotech, a global provider of surface-finishing solutions, recently introduced its two-coat system, Zintek 200 SL F. Unlike conventional anti-corrosion systems — which are based on zinc flake coatings consisting of two base coat layers and one top coat layer — Atotech’s Zintek 200 SL F system saves one layer by incorporating just two self-lubricated corrosion…

Howmet Aerospace, a provider of engineered metal products and fasteners, has officially launched as its own standalone company after the separation from Arconic Inc. Arconic specializes in lightweight materials and engineering. Both companies will now work separately. Howmet Aerospace has begun trading on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker “HWM.” In 2019, the…

When choosing components and fasteners for manufacturing and production, it’s important to consider the application, the environment of the finished products, and the characteristics of the materials available. Plastics, and especially some of the advanced composite materials, make a great choice for many applications and offer exceptional strength and resistance to wear. Here, E&T Fasteners,…

By Julie Pereyra, Sales Engineer Nord-Lock Group Depending on the application, bolt loosening can have profound consequences. One loose bolt can bring a whole production plant to a standstill and cost a company thousands. In other applications, loose bolts can pose a significant safety hazard. So, what are the bolt loosening reasons?  Broadly speaking, there…

This article is written by Gluespec As of 2020, 5G technologies are being built and sold, even though a 5G global network is a few years away yet. As with any new technology on the horizon, however, there are potential challenges that the industry is still working out how to address. Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) for…