Digitized inventory management can make your supply chain more efficient and resilient to disruptions, develop higher visibility into your part consumption, improve forecasting, and help you reallocate resources to more productive responsibilities. But what does the transition into a new system actually entail for your business? What can you expect regarding timeline, cost, infrastructure, and…
When should you use PVA adhesives?
White glue is arguably the most benign and safest adhesive available. Sold as wood, carpenter, craft, or school glue (and possibly others), these white glues all share common chemistry. A water emulsion of polyvinyl acetate — PVAc or PVA — is a useful glue. PVA is a sticky polymer, providing good adhesion. The opaque white…
Milwaukee Tool launches new New Taps and Dies Program
Milwaukee Tool continues to innovate, delivering 125 new threading solutions for automotive technicians, service electricians, and maintenance crews with their new Taps and Dies Program. Tap and dies are metal threading tools for components such as screws, nuts, and bolts. Milwaukee’s new taps and dies feature precision machined threads, which are ideal for creating and…
Bulten to grow globally with acquisition of Singapore-based fastener distributor
Bulten AB, a supplier of fasteners to the international automotive industry, has entered into an agreement to acquire all shares in Exim & Mfr Holdings Pte Ltd., a Singapore-based distributor of fasteners and other components. The acquisition affords Bulten a good platform to grow in new sectors, where the distribution stage is a pivotal sales…
Global industrial fasteners market is expected to hit $90.32 billion this year
The global industrial fasteners market is expected to grow from $84.95 billion to $90.32 billion this year, in 2023, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.3%. This is according to a new report by ReportLinker. Industrial fasteners are a broad category of devices and tools used to permanently or semi-permanently connect two or…
Hexion publishes new Sustainability Report
Hexion, a global producer of adhesives and performance materials, announced the release of its global Sustainability Report, “Building and Protecting the Future Using Innovative Science Today.” The report highlights Hexion’s progress against its environmental, social ,and governance (ESG) initiatives while providing expanded metrics and disclosures aligned with key sustainability frameworks. “Hexion remains committed to building…
SABA develops world’s first two-component MS polymer adhesive
SABA, a global provider of adhesives and sealants for specific markets, has launched an innovative, new adhesive: Sabatack 950 Boost. It is the world’s first MS polymer adhesive that integrates two components (A + Booster) in just one package. Sabatack 950 Boost is an elastic, fast-boosted construction adhesive. Free of hazard symbols, solvents, silicones, and…
SFS Group acquires Connective Systems & Supply’s fastener business
SFS Group, a supplier of precision components, mechanical fastening systems, tools, and logistics solutions, has acquired part of Connective Systems & Supply’s (CSS) business, specific to fasteners and other assembly components. This business area of CSS generated sales of U.S. $15 million in 2022 with about 20 employees. Since it was founded in 1985, CSS…
What is “smart mechatronics” and how can it support fastener manufacturing?
Written by Brad Klippstein Product Management – Mechatronics Bosch Rexroth Assembly operations that use handling, joining, and pressing tools for a range of production applications — including fastener manufacturing — continually seek to improve the versatility, ease of use, production time, and quality of such operations. In today’s digital world, this means adding smarter, Industry…
New tool for driving and extracting hex-head fasteners
The new and improved Crescent Bolt Biter impact nut extractor and driver is the ultimate tool for driving and extracting hex-head fasteners of any condition — whether new, worn, rounded, rusted, or damaged. The advanced tapered socket design engages with the fastener on the first try and eliminates the frustration of working with old or…