Some customers request a certification or “cert” when ordering fasteners and installation tools. There are many different types of “certs” that recognize a level of achievement related to a company, products, or processes in a company. Many products come with a certification that ensures its quality and strength in order to meet production codes. Advance…
SPIROL launches new website
SPIROL recently launched their new and improved corporate website: SPIROL.com. The new corporate website is a culmination of over 74 years of engineering knowledge and experience in the fastening, joining, and assembly arena. Simple to use and easy to navigate, the new site makes it effortless to connect with SPIROL’s global locations, request technical support, submit an…
Winning the TMHG Skills Competition for welding
The Raymond Corporation has announced that Dave Micha — a welder at Raymond — has won gold in the international Toyota Material Handling Group (TMHG) Skills Competition. Micha beat competitors from China, France, Italy and Sweden, as well as additional U.S. participants. This year’s competition consisted of welding a steel pressure vessel, which required performing tack welding, executing semiautomatic…
JW Winco launches smart, pneumatic indexing plungers
JW Winco is expanding its indexing plungers’ range, adding new technical functionality. Indexing plungers are used in machine and fixture applications to lock items in place. The latest addition, type GN 817.7, is pneumatically actuated and can be integrated seamlessly into automated processes thanks to state-of-the-art sensors. The parts specialist, JW Winco offers a wide assortment…
New concealed fastener clip allows for more efficient panel installations
Metl-Span, a provider in the advancement of insulated metal panel technology, is expanding its lineup of clips for concealed fasteners with the introduction of the patent-pending V6 X-Span Clip. The V6 X-Span clip provides an alternative to back-fastening, allowing crews to install longer spans without the need to access the interior of the panel for…
Milwaukee Tool prepping early for winter with the release of its new heated gear lineup
Milwaukee Tool has announced its 2022 Men and Women’s Heated Gear lineup for the upcoming fall and winter season, featuring next-generation jackets, vests, and hoodies constructed to withstand harsh and cold job-site conditions — some with battery technology. Each user-driven, ground-up design uses an advanced heat technology system with carbon-fiber heating elements, providing warmth no…
Skilled trades labor scarcity: Aging workforce means fewer recruits are entering the trades
The skilled trades industry is proving to be one of the hardest hit by worker scarcity. According to a new analysis by PeopleReady Skilled Trades — a specialized division of staffing giant PeopleReady that connects tradespeople and work across a wide range of trades including welding, carpentry, construction, electrical work, solar installations and more —…
New IRWIN STRAIT-LINE Tape Measures are made to endure an 80-ft drop
IRWIN, a provider of durable hand tools and power tool accessories and Stanley Black & Decker brand, announced the launch of STRAIT-LINE tape measures. The new IRWIN STRAIT-LINE tapes deliver up to 17-Ft. of MAX reach when working alone and can endure tough challenges on the job site — including surviving up to an 80-Ft.…
What methods are available to bond dissimilar metals for use in critical applications?
Written by Jed Bothell, Vice President Atlas UHV Where many applications might allow for the use of mechanical bolting or an adhesive or sealant to bond two dissimilar metals, high-performance applications in aerospace, medical, cryogenic, and vacuum often require greater strength and longevity. Mechanical fasteners are ideal for several applications but are subject to cracking…
Because it Works: Flex Seal launches new product tagline
The Flex Seal Family of Products, a globally recognized brand known for its waterproof sealants and adhesives, announces its new tagline, “Because it Works.” “After hearing countless success stories over the years about how well Flex Seal Products work for people, we decided it was time to adopt a tagline that represents that success,” said Phil…