Master Bond‘s Supreme 17HTND-2 is a toughened epoxy system for bonding and sealing applications. It is a true one-component system, not premixed and frozen, with an unlimited working life at room temperature. The new Supreme 17HTND-2 is thermally stable, featuring a high glass transition temperature (Tg) of 410° F (210° C). It also meets NASA…
BORA Tool offers new Forstner drill bit line
BORA Tool, a manufacturer of tools and woodworking accessories, announces a new Forstner bit drilling line, manufactured by FISCH Tools. The new BORA Tool Tempest Forstner Bit line offers a precision ground-cutting edge and a small center point for easy registration. The bit ensures accurate, clean, and efficient drilling. Forged from high-speed steel in Austria,…
From motors to direct fastening: How Hilti became a global phenomenon
Martin Hilti never forgot his father asking him at age 14 what he wanted to do with his life. The answer: “Build motors — electric motors.” This was in 1930 in Lichtenstein, a small country wedged between Austria and Switzerland. That answer did not change even after earning a degree in applied mathematics. So, Martin…
ARaymond investing $12 million in Logansport plant that produces fasteners
ARaymond, a global firm that designs and manufactures assembly and fastening systems for automotive and other industries, recently announced that it’s investing $12 million in its manufacturing facility in Logansport. The company said the $12 million will include the installation of new pre-finish and coating lines and will streamline and improve its overall operations. The…
Fastenal names new executive VP of Operations
Fastenal Company, which offers a range of industrial, fastening, and safety supplies, has appointed Anthony P. Broersma as the executive VP of Operations. In his new role, he will oversee supply chain, compliance, supplier development, content, property management, eCommerce, supply-to-fulfillment distribution, and logistics operations of Fastenal. Broersma has a 20-year career with Fastenal, he has…
Southco launches cable accessory for its AC-15 Rotary Latch Actuators
Southco, Inc., a global provider of engineered access solutions, has introduced a new cable accessory for its Surface Mounted AC-15 Rotary Latch Actuators, the first multi-point rotary latch pull system on the market. This accessory is ideal for applications on trucks, RV’s, buses, and other vehicles where components must be lightweight, compact, and sturdy. The…
BlackHawk Industrial integrates Big Red Fasteners
BlackHawk Industrial, a distributor of metalworking and other mission-critical industrial products, recently announced the integration of Big Red Fasteners into its fastener portfolio significantly bolstering the company’s fastener division. With this addition, BlackHawk reaffirms its dedication to providing the highest quality fastener products and supply chain services to its customers and supporting businesses in various…
What are micro fasteners and when are they used?
As the name suggests, micro fasteners or nano screws are significantly smaller and lighter than conventionally sized fasteners. They have finer threads and smaller heads compared to regular screws, making them suitable for delicate and compact devices. They’re designed for applications where conventional fasteners would be too large or heavy, and space and weight constraints…
FANUC, provider of arc-welding robots, makes one-million industrial robots
FANUC CORPORATION, a global provider in factory automation and robotics recently announced the production of its one millionth industrial robot. As an automation trailblazer for over half a century, FANUC’s robots are used in production facilities all over the world to assemble, handle, package, and weld products of every shape and size. For example, FANUC’s…
DuPont opens new adhesives manufacturing facility
DuPont officially opened its new adhesives production facility in Zhangjiagang (ZJG), East China. The new facility will produce adhesives to serve customers in the transportation industry — primarily in lightweighting and fast-growing vehicle electrification applications. The facility, with the capacity to serve regional needs, is designed to deliver a global customer experience with state-of-the-art process…