Written by Jody Muelaner A Torx screw is a type of screw characterized by a six-lobed, star-patterned screw drive. Torx drive is a trademark commonly referred to as star drive or, simply, a six-lobe. It’s often abbreviated to TX or 6lobe. The ISO name is hexalobular. Torx is available as an internal and external drive…
Earnest Machine completes acquisition of National Threaded Fasteners
Earnest Machine Products announced that it has completed its acquisition of National Threaded Fasteners (NTF), a U.S.-based master distributor of hex flange screws and hex flange nuts. The acquisition was originally announced to customers in February, and all NTF inventory and operations have now been moved from NTF facilities in Perry, OH, to Earnest’s facilities in Indianapolis and…
Dow introduces INNATE TF Polyethylene Resins for sustainable packaging
Dow announced an innovative brand extension to its family of INNATE Precision Packaging Resins. INNATE TF Polyethylene Resins for tenter frame biaxial orientation are bringing commercial viability to the packaging goal of tenter frame biaxially oriented polyethylene (TF-BOPE) films — resulting in greater performance, consumer convenience, and recyclability. Compared to traditional polyethylene (PE) films,…
JW Winco offers new range of tube clamp connectors
JW Winco’s tube clamp connectors are available in several designs and use cases, such as for linear units and accessories. The new monitor mounts GN 197, including VESA adapter plates as well as locking slide units GN 134.7 and GN 147.7, offer new possibilities for diverse customer needs. Monitor mounts with connection stud The use…
Würth Group’s e-business grows during pandemic
Würth Group, a global provider of fastening and assembly technology, can look back on a reasonable first half of the year — despite the COVID-19 pandemic. The company’s overall sales only dropped slightly, by 3.1%. However, its e-business share has increased by 20%. “Considering the current backdrop of a global pandemic, we are more than…
NBK offers multi-functional machined slotted springs
Advanced component manufacturer, NBK‘s Multi-functional Machined Slotted Springs (or “Flexus”) are multi-functional parts made of various materials (not only spring materials) with slits. Flexus products enable various spring properties such as compressing, tensioning, shearing, and bending. This is because the portion between the slits work as a spring. The shape and dimensions of Flexus components…
Simpson Strong-Tie updates High Wind Guide for building secure structures
Simpson Strong-Tie, a provider of engineered structural connectors and building solutions, recently released an updated High Wind Guide to help engineers, designers, builders, and contractors quickly and easily select the ideal connectors for building resilient structures in high-wind areas. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has predicted a busy 2020 hurricane season, with a 60%…
What are the different types of adhesives?
Written by Jody Muelaner Adhesives are a broad category of materials used to bind surfaces, also known as glues and cements. Joining materials using an adhesive is called bonding. Several adhesives are used to bond different types of material under different conditions. They may be referred to as glues or cements. Compared to other methods of…
Midwest Fastener acquires Hy-Ko Products
Midwest Fastener, through a wholly-owned subsidiary, has acquired Hy-Ko Products, a premier supplier of accessories and electrical speciality since 1949. The new company, Hy-Ko Products Company LLC, will be led by the DeVries family (Midwest Fastener), and Bass/Kaufman (Hy-Ko) will still be involved, with the goal of superior customer care, long-term growth, and operational efficiencies. The…
Advance partners with ARaymond to distribute face mask comfort straps
Advance Components, an industrial fasteners master distributor, is now stocking and distributing a new kind of fastener — one that addresses the discomfort associated with face masks. Face Mask Comfort Straps by ARaymond Industrial were created in response to a customer’s request for a fastener that would: Relieve ear discomfort caused by the use of…