Months before the pandemic hit, Ken DeCrane felt it was time to digitalize a few of the services offered at Perlane Sales Inc., a distributor and engineered partner of fasteners and tools. “The challenge in business is to continually be forward-thinking and to avoid complacency,” he says. DeCrane is the company president and he’s been…
Lawson Products acquires Partsmaster
Lawson Products, Inc., a distributor of fasteners, tools, material handling products, services, and more to the MRO marketplace, recently announced the acquisition of Partsmaster. Partsmaster, established in 1968, is a nation-wide industrial products supplier that specializes in tools, chemicals, welding, cutting tools, and more. The company also offers maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) solutions, with…
JW Winco offers new adjustable levers
For over 40 years, JW Winco has had the standard for all adjustable levers in its selection. Now, the parts specialist is offering even more versatile models. Adjustable levers are among the most important standard parts for clamping and fixing in place. They are found in several different applications. Here are JW Winco’s latest additions:…
ND Industries’ Thermoloc processed parts save weight and costs
ND Industries‘ line of Thermoloc pre-applied processes were developed as chemical alternatives to all metal locking features. ND is a developer and manufacturer of pre-applied fastener thread locking, sealing, masking, and assembly products since 1955. When compared, Thermoloc processed parts are more economical in terms of costs and weight. They prevent loosening due to the…
MVP launches new process for closed molding
Magnum Venus Products (MVP), a global manufacturer of production solutions for industrial applications, is launching a new process for closed molding to increase part production by decreasing injection times. The new technique, aptly named Fast Flow LRTM, is a blend of MVP’s Flex Molding Process and Light Resin Transfer Molding (LRTM) and uses collapsible resin channels…
A replaceable drill tip that saves tooling costs and process steps
Drilling flat-bottom holes is a challenge. So is drilling on inclined or curved surfaces, or drilling into cross holes, stacked plates, castings, and other rough surfaces. Not anymore. Leveraging the success of its KenTIP FS modular drill, Kennametal has developed a unique insert geometry (FEG) that streamlines many of these types of applications and simplifies…
HYTORC’s new J-Washer offers a locking feature that keeps bolts tight
The new HYTORC J-Washer takes the HYTORC Reaction Washer to a new level by adding a locking feature that minimizes loosening to keep bolts tight under dynamic loads. With the strategic placement of a ridge band on the surface, the new reaction washer prevents loosening of pre-loaded fasteners while providing all the benefits of the…
Save production time with MIDACO’s industrial vacuums
To maintain productivity, efficiency is essential in any manufacturing facility — including for fasteners and machined components. Time spent cleaning or maintaining such machines and tools cuts into production time. In fact, the average time needed for an operator to empty, clean, and reintegrate the coolant inside a machining center is about four hours. Using…
Global adhesives and sealants industry focused on digital transformation
The chemicals and materials sector is focused on restructuring business processes using advanced digital technologies, keeping in line with similar trends being pursued by all major industries. The report, “Global Digital Transformation in Paints and Coatings,” found that leading coating formulators have invested significantly in digital initiatives across all domains.The research suggests digitalization provides several…
What are screw anchors?
Written by Jody Muelaner Screw anchors are inserts, typically made from plastic, metal, or fiber, which enable the attachment of screws into brittle materials — such as masonry or dry wall. Known as wall plugs in the UK, screw anchors are available in many forms and offer anchoring solutions for different substrates at varying levels…