PennEngineering, a provider of mechanically attached fastening solutions, was recently awarded a Fastener Innovation Award for its excellence in new product development. Global fastening technology expert, Worldwide Fastener Sources, honored PennEngineerings dedication to innovation through ongoing research and design. Worldwide Fastener Sources’ president Mark McGuire said criteria for the recognition included continuous improvement with innovative solutions…

Avoid leaving the quality of your products to chance. Maximum reliability, a high level of quantity and form precision, plus the cost efficiency of your processes are the most important factors in production. This is particularly true for adhesives and materials in industrial applications. According to ViscoTec, a manufacturer of dispensing and filling systems, Even…

AMETEK Brookfield’s new DVNext Rheometer is an all-in-one tool for measuring viscosity and yield stress while complying with 21CFR Part 11 and GAMP in stand-alone mode. Rheometer are used to measure the way in which a liquid flows in response to applied forces. For example, it’s essential for ensuring proper performance in hot-melt adhesives. The…

Written by Dr. Jody Muelaner A gasket is a flexible spacer that sits between two mating components. Gaskets are typically used to create a seal. They are made of a more flexible material that the components, allowing the gasket to fill any gaps due to surface imperfections. Gaskets may also be used to prevent vibration…

Written by Robert Carlisle, President Concrete Fastening Systems Fastening to heavy, solid materials such as concrete or brick might seem like a challenging task but it’s possible to do so well with the correct preparation. First, it’s essential to establish the correct information about an application to ensure use of the most effective concrete anchors.…

As part of Bulten’s sustainability strategy, the company launched BUFOe — a new product line that’s been developed with a focus on energy efficiency. For example, by replacing conventional fasteners in a vehicle with BUFOe, CO2 emissions can be reduced by more than 30% during the manufacturing process. Bulten is working to help reduce climate…

Written by Miles Budimir Senior Editor, WTWH Media Brazing and welding are metal joining techniques that use heat as the main mechanism to bind together two metals. Both processes also use some kind of flux to inhibit oxidation of the metals. However, this is where the similarities end. The differences between welding and brazing relate…

Women in the Fastener Industry (WIFI) recently announced several new scholarships, exclusively available to its WIFI members. WIFI’s mission is to provide opportunities, education, and mentorship for women in the fastener industry. This organization also serves as platform for women to connect and encourage one another in support of advancement in the industry. The scholarships…

Keystone Electronics has expanded its selection of electronic hardware and screws to include a new series of metric threaded, Titanium Socket Head Cap Screws. This new line of products is manufactured from C-276, Grade 2 Titanium meeting DIN912 specifications. These screws are ideal for use in corrosive environments involving seawater, acids or chemicals, petroleum, biomedical,…

Several types of components may be referred to as spring clips, but typically the term applies to a Terry clip. These enable a cylindrical object to be rapidly attached and removed, by simply pushing it into the clip or pulling it out. Spring clips, therefore, make ideal tool holders and are often used to hold…