Michelle Froese

By Dr. Jody Muelaner A torsion spring is a component made from elastic material that, when twisted, exerts a moment resisting the rotation. Common types of torsion spring include helical torsion springs, torsion bars, and spiral wound torsion springs. Helical torsion springs are made from a material, typically sprung steel spring wire, and formed into…

The International Fastener Expo or IFE — the largest fastener B2B event in North America — has been an annual event since 1981. This year marked my first visit to the show, which welcomed more than 5,000 attendees from more than 30 countries, from September 17 to 19, at the Mandalay Bay conference hall in…

Dow Performance Silicones, a global provider of silicones and silicon-based technology, showcased new materials and capabilities for electric vehicle (EV) and battery pack designers at last week’s The Battery Show North America 2019. Specifically, Dow is featured its newest adhesion and conductive materials innovations: DOWSIL EA-4700 CV Adhesive and DOWSIL EC-6601 Electrically Conductive Adhesive. Other industry-leading Dow…

International industrial fastener and electronic hardware provider, Tower Fasteners, recently achieved AS9100 Rev. D quality certification — a current standard benefiting the aviation, space, and defense industries. AS9100 assures production meets quality requirements of the Department of Defense (DOD), NASA, and the FAA. “AS9100 will open up new opportunities for Tower to grow our business…

Today at the International Fastener Expo, Toyota Tsusho America, Inc. (TAI) and Modumetal, Inc. announced an agreement of an non-binding memorandum of understanding (MOU) for the establishment of a joint venture  to deploy Modumetal’s patented nano-laminated alloy product, NanoGalv globally for industrial fastener and bolting applications.  Final legal documentation is expected to be completed in…

Crossroad Distributor Source announced the launch of the Bordo E-Z Chamfer, an innovative tool used to create an ideal chamfer on ferrous and non-ferrous metals — including hardened steels, timber, fiberglass, and plastics. E-Z Chamfer efficiently removes burrs and ridges from bolts, pipe, threaded rod, bar, and dowels. It is suitable for use on metals,…

Hilco Industrial says it will conduct a two-day, live onsite and webcast auction on October 16 and 17. The auction is for two complete, high-production fastener manufacturing facilities from Acme Companies in Cherry Valley and Wheaton, Illinois. Founded in 1948, Acme Companies is a family-owned and operated company that produces a wide variety of screws, bolts, and…

By Julie Miller Exceptional care is taken in choosing biocompatible adhesives — a category of adhesive products that are considered safe to use on or within the human body. These specialty adhesives are biologically inert, which means they produce no toxic response or interaction when in contact with human tissue or bodily fluids. Biocompatible adhesives…

The European Adhesive Tape Association (Afera) announced the launch of its 62nd Annual Conference at the Pestana Palace Hotel in Lisbon on October 9 to 11, 2019. Themed “Making the Tape Business Future-Proof,” the event will cover the industry workforce, related business models, supply chains, sales channels, technology, product development, and the application process. Conference…