Fastener and industrial supply customers are always looking for efficient methods to save time, communicate effectively, and ensure accuracy. To this end, Computer Insights‘ The Business Edge (TBE) software can handle all of the transactions that a company requires. In fact, TBE was specifically designed for the fastener industry. The advanced software is capable of…

Written by Jody Muelaner Elastic deformation is central to prevent loosening in most types of fasteners. This is most obviously the case with spring pins, spring clips, and spring washers. Sprung fasteners, such as R-clips and circle cotters, allow rapid toolless assembly and disassembly while providing secure connections. These types of fasteners require significant elastic…

The Foam Expo Connect and Adhesive & Bonding Expo Connect is launching a digital event with live sessions, August 24-28, 2020. With more than 16 sessions and virtual round table topics spread over five days, Foam Expo Connect is bringing together the key stakeholders in the foam and adhesive industries covering the most up-to-date content,…

When Taryn Goodman’s great grandfather (Willie Goodman) founded Industrial Rivet & Washer Co. in 1912, he likely never expected the company to last more than 100 years or to maintain one of the industry’s largest inventories. He was simply offered an opportunity to sell rivets in New York City and grew to become an expert…

A local business down the street from me has a large sign out front that says: “Nothing’s for sure that’s for sure…but we’re reopening August 15.” However, the date has been crossed out and underneath it states, “sometime this fall.” As businesses begin reopening, there are undoubtedly mixed feelings including skepticism and cautious optimism. Uncertainty…

  Henkel Adhesive Technologies — a market provider of high-impact solutions in adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings — recently broke ground for a new, state-of-the-art production area for UV-curable acrylic pressure sensitive adhesives (PSA). The new facility, located at the site in Salisbury, North Carolina, is expected to be operational by the end of 2021.…

According to Stratistics MRC, the global electric vehicle (EV) adhesives market accounted for $220.15 million in 2019 and is expected to reach $7,334.84 million by 2027 — growing at a CAGR of 55.0% during the forecast period. Electric vehicles must be comprised of lightweight components and fasteners to oppose the heaviness of their battery systems. One option…

  CAMO has added to their offering with a new clip for metal framing. The CAMO EDGEXMETAL Clip offers a revolutionary way to fasten any grooved deck board on metal substructure, which installs easily by hand. Installation occurs up to five times faster with the Never-Miss Guide and award-winning CAMO DRIVE stand-up tool, both using…

Ruland has expanded its line of adjustable components to include star knobs and adjustable clamping handles. This expansion gives designers a wider variety of standard, in-stock components to choose from when designing machines where quick installation, adjustment, and removal is desired without the use of tools such as those found in packaging, printing, semiconductor, and…

Dorner is now offering a Clamping Module on its FlexMove conveyor system, which gives users the ability to hold back or pace products for accumulating applications. As products pass through the Clamping Module, pre-programmed photo sensors trigger a pneumatic-clamping actuator that is mounted on both sides of the conveyor. It’s ideal for totes, boxes, bottles and…