Acument Global Technologies, a supplier of mechanical fastening technology, has selected Southco’s Honeoye Falls, New York facility as a 2019 recipient of its TORX Drive System World-Class Quality Award for fasteners — for the third consecutive year. Southco is a globally recognized provider of engineered access hardware solutions. As one of the largest and longest-running…
A unique computer color matching process for fasteners
D.L.P. Coatings specializes in high-quality painted fasteners. The company maintains an extensive library of color formulas and samples that ensure repeatability and an on-target color match. This is thanks to D.L.P.’s unique Computer Color Matching process in which a customer’s sample color is introduced to a spectrophotometer. This is an instrument that’s used for measuring…
How does heat affect lap shear strength in adhesives?
Written by Jody Muelaner Lap shear strength is the standard way of measuring the strength of an adhesive joint and is the joint’s ability to resist in-plane forces. The maximum shear stress that an adhesive can support, the lap shear strength, is the force per unit area. It’s good practice to design bonded structural joints…
A new D3 PVAc adhesive is ideal for use in woodworking
Kiilto has developed a new D3 PVAc adhesive that enables woodworking customers to jump to the next level in production efficiency. It also replaces commonly used urea-formaldehyde products without compromising performance. The new product, Kestokol D 320 HF, was developed for use with high-frequency presses and allows shorter pressing times than previously possible — with throughput…
Kennametal introduces the HPX Solid Carbide Drill
Kennametal has introduced an expansion its solid carbide drilling portfolio — the HPX drill for high-performance, large-volume drilling in steel. Designed to quickly and efficiently punch holes up to 8 x D in any ISO-P steel material, the HPX drill provides up to twice the tool life and three times the productivity compared to competing…
Sherex offers new Hand Tool Calibration Unit
Sherex Fastening Solutions, a global provider of engineered fasteners, tooling, and automation, has released a new Hand Tool Calibration Unit. The Hand Tool Calibration Unit measures the pulling force for pneumatic and hydro-pneumatic rivet nut tools to ensure the tool is meeting the required setting force to install into the application. With the ability to…
Birmingham Fastener now a Nucor master distributor
Birmingham Fastener — a manufacturer and distributor of fasteners for OEMs, structural steel fabrication, metal building manufacturers, transportation, utilities, and more — recently announced that the company is a Nucor master distributor. Nucor Fastener manufactures a full range of steel fasteners with head styles, dimensions, and grades that can be customized to meet individual specifications.…
International Fastener Expo cancels September 2020 event
The International Fastener Expo (IFE), the largest industrial fasteners and tooling & machinery event in North America, has officially canceled its 2020 event due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It was scheduled to take place on September 28-30 in Las Vegas. IFE has confirmed its return to the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas next…
SPIROL adds disc springs to its Shop.SPIROL.com platform
SPIROL, a global manufacturer of fasteners, installation machines, and parts feeding equipment, recently added disc springs to its eCommerce platform: Shop.SPIROL.com. While all of SPIROL’s engineered components will eventually be available for purchase through Shop.SPIROL.com, disc springs are the second product to launch on the site. SPIROL offers the full range of DIN EN 16983…
What are ring clips?
Written by Jody Muelaner A ring clip is another name for an E-Type External Circlip, which is often referred to as an E-ring or an E-clip. Circlips are fasteners that fit into radial grooves in shafts and holes — and are sprung so they remain securely in place. All circlips are close to C-shaped, allowing…