DEWALT, a Stanley Black & Decker brand and provider in total job-site solutions, has announced two new sealed head ratchets: the 20V MAX* XR 3/8 in. and 1/2 in. (DCF510) and the XTREME 12V MAX* 1/4 in. & 3/8 in. (DCF500). The ratchets are ideal for automotive, electrical, mechanical, and maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO)…
Nuts, Bolts & Thingamajigs names scholarship recipients
A scholarship program started over 30 years ago by the foundation of the Fabricators & Manufacturers Association, International (FMA) — known as Nuts, Bolts & Thingamajigs (NBT) — has awarded more than $1.3 million to 720 students to encourage their pursuit of education and training pathways leading to manufacturing careers. Thanks to generous donations and support…
Henkel Adhesive Technologies is driving climate-positive operations forward
Henkel has a longstanding track record in sustainability, driving transformational change for the environment. Last year, the company accelerated its efforts as part of its 2030+ Sustainability Ambition Framework, including the ambition to achieve climate-positive operations by 2030. The Adhesive Technologies business unit has translated this framework into its specific Sustainability Ambition 2030 and aims…
CRAFTSMAN expands V-Series line to include metal tool storage
CRAFTSMAN, a Stanley Black & Decker brand, has announced the expansion of its premium V-Series line to include metal tool storage. Built for the pro, new V-Series metal storage includes a mobile workstation, rolling tool chests, and cabinet combinations. “At CRAFTSMAN, we understand that tool storage is more than just a necessity — it’s a…
JW Winco launches high-performance clamp connectors
Tube-based constructions are an indispensable part of building machinery and plants, and high-performance clamp connectors play a critical role in this assembly. To this end, JW Winco is adding connectors of glass-fiber-reinforced polyamide to its standard product range. When it comes to clamp connectors, those universal connecting elements for tube-based constructions, it’s common to consider…
B&F Fastener Supply acquires Northern States Supply
B&F Fastener Supply, a top provider in the industrial and construction industry, has acquired its long-time competitor, Northern States Supply. The duo intends to create a go-to regional powerhouse distributor in the Midwest region. Established in 1988, B&F Fastener Supply has been a fast-growing, strategic industrial supply distributor, offering a customer-first culture and quality experience.…
Watch Visumatic’s six-axis collaborative robot in action
Visumatic, an expert in automated fastening technology, built the new fastening cobot assembly platform as a rapid deployment solution to reduce labor costs. This flexible blend of technologies can be implemented on an existing line or as a portable screwdriving workstation. The new turnkey robotic screwdriving assembly cell offers flexibility, so it can be implemented…
How to choose the proper fastener when automating
Written by Christie Jones Director of Marketing, Vice President SPIROL International Corporation Fasteners are as important in automation as the equipment itself. Choosing the ideal fastener can prevent exorbitant machine and fixture costs, decrease set-up and cycle times, and reduce the manufacturing cost of the components. Of course, not all fasteners are easy to orient, feed,…
New Mill-Max flat and pointed-tip spring-loaded pins and connectors
Mill-Max Manufacturing Corp. has announced a new lineup of spring-loaded pins available with either pointed or flat-tip plungers. These new pins expand our extensive offering of spring-loaded products, providing solutions for testing and other specialized connection requirements. Responding to designers’ needs for new and varied spring-loaded interconnect solutions, Mill-Max has expanded its spring-loaded product line…
Huyett expands manufacturing capabilities
In addition to being a master distributor of over 100,000 standard and hard-to-find fasteners and lifting hardware, Huyett offers engineering support and complete in-house manufacturing and sourcing for secondary processes. To ensure a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility and multiple customizing capabilities, the company recently expanded its capabilities, installing a new Tsugami B0325-iii Swiss-Turn lathe. The new…