By Ronald A. Miller, MS Adhesives are made from organic polymers and, as such, are inherently thermal and electrical insulators. The thermal conductivity of polymers is typically between 0.1 and 0.5 W/m-K (watts per meter kelvin). In comparison, steel has a thermal conductivity of about 40 W/m-K and copper is about 400 W/m-K, when measured…

The global riveting tools market was projected at U.S.$199.0 million in 2017, but the scope of the market is expected to reach U.S.$284.8 million by the end of 2025. It is also expected to record a CAGR of 4.6% during that time, according to a new report from Million Insights: Riveting Tools Market. Riveting tools are…

Amada Miyachi America Inc. — a manufacturer of resistance welding, laser welding, marking, cutting, and micro-machining equipment and systems — has launched the new MM-410A handheld resistance weld checker. The MM-410A is ideal for monitoring and troubleshooting issues in production. The compact unit supports a wide range of resistance welding technologies, including AC, DC inverter,…

According to Industrial Fasteners, a new study from The Freedonia Group, the industrial fasteners market in the U.S. is mature but still growing — at a rate of nearly 3% per year through 2023. Here are a few important reasons why. 1. Rising costs. As a largely mature market, most year-over-year sales growth in industrial fasteners…

Würth Industry North America (WINA) has officially acquired Fasco Fastener, a 40-year distributor of stainless steel, silicon bronze, and brass fasteners to the wholesale, OEM, and large retailer trade. The acquisition of Fasco fits into WINA’s strategy of providing expert supply chain solutions, including industrial fasteners, safety, and MRO products. “Würth Industry has strong growth…

By Dr. Jody Muelaner Levers are available as extended handles, typically with a threaded shaft or hole at one end to enable fastening to a machine. They are used to increase mechanical advantage, allowing hand operation to exert considerable force, often in conjunction with a screw which multiplies the mechanical advantage. In classical mechanics, a…

Fastener Training Week — an advanced technical training program for fastener distributors, manufacturers, end users, and OEMs — is scheduled for December 2nd to 6th, in La Miranda, California. The course is offered by The Fastener Training Institute, a non-profit organization that provides training on fastener products and standards, in partnership with the Industrial Fasteners…

Nippon Paint Marine has added to its Nippon Optimized and Advanced (NOA) range of self-indicating epoxy coatings with a new system developed to protect chemical and product carrier tanks from corrosion and cargo contamination. NOA PC 700, a phenolic and novolac-based epoxy, is resistant to a wide range of chemicals, solvents, and petroleum products —…

By Julie Miller Polymers exhibit both viscous and elastic characteristics, or viscoelasticity —  a powerful feature that offers distinct advantages. However, before choosing polymer fasteners, designers must weigh the effects of stress relaxation in polymers, which may cause joint failures over time. Stress relaxation is a gradual decrease in stress in response to constant strain.…

Accurate Manufactured Products Group (AMPG) recently received a nomination for the Indiana Manufacturers Association’s 2019 Manufacturing Excellence Awards. “The Small-Tier Manufacturer of the Year is for a small-tier Indiana manufacturer or individual and serves to focus public attention on the important, positive, and tangible contributions they make to their employees, customers, and communities,” explained AMPG.…