Raymond DeWalt was a tradesman in Pennsylvania in the early 1920s, initially learning his skillset at his dad’s wagon shop, DeWalt Wagon Works. However, little did DeWalt Jr know that he would soon become a successful power-tool pioneer on his own accord, developing a way to streamline and expedite wood-cutting operations — without sacrificing quality…
Voting open for Northern Tool’s annual welding helmet sweepstakes
The public gets to decide which Klutch Welding Helmet design will be sold as a limited-edition item at Northern Tool + Equipment — a supplier of more than 100,000 high-quality tools and welding equipment — across the country next August. Voting for the second annual Klutch Welding Helmet Design Sweepstakes runs until February 10th, 2024.…
MEIDOH acquires Pilgrim Screw Corporation
MEIDOH Co., a global producer of automotive fasteners, announced that it has acquired Pilgrim Screw Corporation d/b/a Pilgrim Aerospace Fasteners. Pilgrim is a manufacturer of screws, bolts, rivets, clevis pins, and other fasteners for the aerospace market with manufacturing operations located in Chandler, Arizona and a small office in Providence, Rhode Island. Pilgrim’s customers include…
Advanced mobile conveyor system for manual and bulk handling
Flexicon recently released a mobile tilt-down flexible screw conveyor system for manual dumping and bulk bag discharging. The system is mounted on a portable base with a multi-purpose hood and an integral dust collector. This allows manual dumping from handheld sacks and discharging from bulk bags, transferring material to elevated downstream process equipment and storage…
New adhesive UV spot-curing system
Excelitas Technologies, an industrial technology manufacturer focused on delivering innovative, market-driven photonic solutions, announced the launch of its next-generation OmniCure S1500 Pro UV Spot Curing System for adhesives. The S1500 Pro UV Spot Curing System offers control, reliability, and high-intensity irradiance with a versatile range of features tailored for automated manufacturing processes, such as high-throughput…
Hillman celebrates 60th anniversary
Hillman Solutions, a provider of hardware products and merchandising solutions, proudly announced its 60th anniversary. Since its founding in 1964, Hillman has grown from a small distributor of fasteners and hardware serving independently owned hardware stores in Southern Ohio and Northern Kentucky, and providing to North America. The company also offers protective solutions, robotics, and…
New mountable shaft collars with face holes for secure fastening
Ruland Manufacturing has released mountable shaft collars with face holes for applications where the collar needs to be directly fastened to a component such as a pulley, sprocket, or metallic plate. Shaft collars are used to properly position components, holding them securely in place. The shaft collars are available with drilled face holes that give…
DEWALT celebrates 100 years of innovation
DEWALT, a Stanley Black & Decker brand, is celebrating its 100th anniversary. Through its commitment to innovation, safety and productivity, DEWALT has been delivering tools to meet the needs of professional tradespeople around the world since 1924 when Raymond DeWalt’s forward-looking vision resulted in the founding of DEWALT. DEWALT has championed the trades sector since its…
Fastener Basics: A four-part webinar series
The Fastener Training Institute (FTI), a registered, non-profit organization that provides all levels of product and technical training for the fastener industry, has announced a four-part webinar series for its Fastener Basics course. Students can learn over lunch and complete the training across four Thursdays this spring — March 28th, April 25th, May 30th, and…
What is the history of fastener standards and why are they still important?
Written by Bill King | Technical Sales Manager Brighton Best International ~ Images courtesy of the Industrial Fasteners Institute Fastener standards have been around for many years. Although often taken for granted, it’s worth considering the origins of fastener standards and the related committees in the USA. Of course, it all starts with threads. In…