International Fastener Expo (IFE) announced the recipients of the 2019 Hall of Fame and Young Fastener Professional of the Year Awards, which honors professionals who have made significant contributions to the fastener industry. The award ceremony takes place each year at the IFE event at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV. Ed…
Master Bond’s high Tg, low-viscosity epoxy meets NASA specifications
Master Bond Supreme 112 is a new two part epoxy for bonding, sealing, potting, and impregnation applications. It is a heat-curable system with a very low viscosity of 50 to 200 cps and a long open time of two to three days at room temperature for a 100 gram batch. Supreme 112 features a high,…
What are torsion springs?
By Dr. Jody Muelaner A torsion spring is a component made from elastic material that, when twisted, exerts a moment resisting the rotation. Common types of torsion spring include helical torsion springs, torsion bars, and spiral wound torsion springs. Helical torsion springs are made from a material, typically sprung steel spring wire, and formed into…
Three takeaways from the International Fastener Expo
The International Fastener Expo or IFE — the largest fastener B2B event in North America — has been an annual event since 1981. This year marked my first visit to the show, which welcomed more than 5,000 attendees from more than 30 countries, from September 17 to 19, at the Mandalay Bay conference hall in…
Dow showcased its new EV and battery materials at The Battery Show
Dow Performance Silicones, a global provider of silicones and silicon-based technology, showcased new materials and capabilities for electric vehicle (EV) and battery pack designers at last week’s The Battery Show North America 2019. Specifically, Dow is featured its newest adhesion and conductive materials innovations: DOWSIL EA-4700 CV Adhesive and DOWSIL EC-6601 Electrically Conductive Adhesive. Other industry-leading Dow…
Tower Fasteners gains AS9100 Aerospace Certification
International industrial fastener and electronic hardware provider, Tower Fasteners, recently achieved AS9100 Rev. D quality certification — a current standard benefiting the aviation, space, and defense industries. AS9100 assures production meets quality requirements of the Department of Defense (DOD), NASA, and the FAA. “AS9100 will open up new opportunities for Tower to grow our business…
Toyota announces nano-laminated alloy partnership for energy sector
Today at the International Fastener Expo, Toyota Tsusho America, Inc. (TAI) and Modumetal, Inc. announced an agreement of an non-binding memorandum of understanding (MOU) for the establishment of a joint venture to deploy Modumetal’s patented nano-laminated alloy product, NanoGalv globally for industrial fastener and bolting applications. Final legal documentation is expected to be completed in…
New Bordo E-Z Chamfer creates ideal chamfer on ferrous and non-ferrous metals
Crossroad Distributor Source announced the launch of the Bordo E-Z Chamfer, an innovative tool used to create an ideal chamfer on ferrous and non-ferrous metals — including hardened steels, timber, fiberglass, and plastics. E-Z Chamfer efficiently removes burrs and ridges from bolts, pipe, threaded rod, bar, and dowels. It is suitable for use on metals,…
Hilco to auction two fastener manufacturing facilities in Illinois
Hilco Industrial says it will conduct a two-day, live onsite and webcast auction on October 16 and 17. The auction is for two complete, high-production fastener manufacturing facilities from Acme Companies in Cherry Valley and Wheaton, Illinois. Founded in 1948, Acme Companies is a family-owned and operated company that produces a wide variety of screws, bolts, and…
Which adhesives are biocompatible?
By Julie Miller Exceptional care is taken in choosing biocompatible adhesives — a category of adhesive products that are considered safe to use on or within the human body. These specialty adhesives are biologically inert, which means they produce no toxic response or interaction when in contact with human tissue or bodily fluids. Biocompatible adhesives…