Southco, Inc., a global provider of engineered access solutions, has expanded its successful line of E3 VISE ACTION Compression Latches with a new version that’s designed to resist intensive and forceful chemical cleaning procedures. Southco’s High Pressure Sealed E3 VISE ACTION Compression Latch is sealed to withstand high-pressure, high-temperature wash-down procedures that fully meet hygiene…
How to minimize the effects of vibration on fasteners
How to ensure fasteners remain tightly sealed in applications that are prone to vibration is a question engineers frequently attempt to solve. Eventually, vibration loosens fasteners by creating relative motion between the threads. Loose fasteners are certainly a maintenance nuisance but also a hazard in several applications, including in power generation, transportation, manufacturing, and others.…
What are captive screws?
Captive screws are fasteners designed to remain attached to guards or equipment. A conventional screw typically passes through a clearance hole in one part and then screws into a threaded hole in a second part — so the first part is clamped to the second. However, when the fastener is unscrewed from the threaded hole…
Why maximum torque is key when selecting fasteners
Maximum torque is the defining factor in determining the structural integrity of security fasteners, or any kind of fastener for that matter. This is according to Bryce Fastener, which designs and manufactures custom and specialty fasteners. Ideally, it’s important to attain maximum torque without sacrificing security in fastening applications. The result? Maximum torque in addition…
EFC offers improved swing couplings for industrial connections
EFC International offers safe and high-quality swing couplings for hydraulic, pneumatic, vacuum, gas, chemical fluid, and water applications. The swing couplings are manufactured with the latest technologies to provide production methods that achieve efficiency, increase plant safety, improve productivity, and save costs for industrial connections. Even small leaks can lead to big losses and they…
What are Belleville Washers?
By Dr. Jody Muelaner A washer is a plate with a hole that lets a fastener to pass through it. The most common shape is a flat disk with a concentric hole. Washers are frequently used to distribute the clamping force from threaded fasteners over a larger area. This prevents bolt heads and nuts from…
Makita launches new 12v max cxt cordless ratchet
Makita U.S.A., Inc., a provider of cordless power tool technology, has launched a new 12V max CXT Cordless 3/8″ / 1/4″ Sq. Drive Ratchet (RW01). This cordless ratchet lets users attach or remove nuts faster, and is ideal for the automotive professionals. The RW01 is two tools in one with interchangeable 3/8” and 1/4” anvils…
American Bolt & Screw acquired by Bufab
Bufab, a trading company that offers a full-service solution as a supply chain partner, has entered into an agreement to acquire all outstanding shares in the U.S. company American Bolt & Screw Mfg. Corp. (ABS), with annual sales of approximately US$52 million. ABS is a distributor of fasteners and other C-class components in the North…
Crescent Tools unveils new industrial fastener line
Over the past two years, Crescent has added five category-leading brands under its umbrella. This year, a sixth will join the family. Crescent recently announced the addition Crescent APEX Industrial Fasteners to its product brands, bolstering its already substantial catalog. According to the company, Crescent APEX delivers best-in-class power tool accessories, such as insert bits,…
JW Winco offers new developments in clamping and locking
The standard parts specialist, JW Winco, has optimized its portfolio of toggle clamps in relation to the handling, quality, and assembly — bringing innovative and effective products to the marketplace. New product versions with integrated safety features are also now available. For example, the toggle clamp GN 820.3 is protected by a safety hook against…