Michelle Froese

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…

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…

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…

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…

For the eighth time, Earnest Machine Products has earned “NorthCoast 99” honors as a great place to work in Northeast Ohio. NorthCoast 99 is an annual recognition program and event in its 22nd year that honors 99 great Northeast Ohio workplaces for top talent. “Creating a great work environment for employees is not just about…

Würth Industry Canada has signed a national agreement with Sika Canada Inc., the top supplier of specialty chemical products and industrial materials that serve the construction and industrial markets including transportation, marine, and energy. This national-level agreement allows Würth to distribute across all Canadian provinces. The agreement will better serve the needs of customers in…

The Fastener Training Institute (FTI), a non-profit organization that provides all levels of product and technical training for the fastener industry, is partnering with the top organizations in the industry to offer two educational webinars this September. 1. Fastener Finishes & K-Factor Determination In partnership with the Fastener Education Foundation (FEF) Friday, September 18 11…

Software provider, Ardenna, announced the availability of Rail-Inspector — a cloud-based program that accurately processes and analyzes imagery captured during drone surveys. Rail-Inspector identifies and measures railway features, classifying anomalies and determining the health of railway features, while reporting on areas of concern to railroad decision makers. Some of the track features identified include fasteners,…

Meridian Adhesives Group, a manufacturer and custom formulator of high-value adhesives technologies, recently announced the appointment of Brandon Willis to president of the company’s Electronics Division. Meridian’s Electronics Division currently encompasses three companies: Epoxy Technology, Inc., located in Billerica, Massachusetts Epoxies, Etc., located in Cranston, Rhode Island Epoxy Technology Europe, located in Marlborough, UK. Willis…

PaR Systems has been known by its long-term aerospace clients — such as NASA, United Launch Alliance (ULA), and others — for its contributions to applications in space exploration. Now, PaR is poised to bring its proprietary friction stir welding expertise down to earth to assist high-tech manufacturers to create lighter, stronger welds of higher…