GEARWRENCH, a global professional-grade, hand-tool brand for pros and mechanics, offers a 16-piece 90-tooth, 12-point Flex Head Ratcheting Combination Metric Wrench Set that ensures reliability and ease of use, exceeding ASME torque performance requirements. These ratchets are bright, with a full-polish chrome finish that easily wipes clean and resists corrosion. Flexible heads provide access to…
Scope AR pairs real-time data connectivity with augmented reality for industrial jobs
Scope AR announced the launch of WorkLink IoT, a platform service that enables real-time data connectivity within industrial environments for augmented reality experiences. The service enhances WorkLink, its end-to-end enterprise AR platform, with the Internet-of-things (IoT) and enabled devices and real-time data fabrics. The launch marks the first-ever offering of IoT-connected data in a no-code…
WIFI accepting applications for two of its scholarships
Women of the Fastener Industry (WIFI), which provides opportunities for women at all levels of experience in the fastener industry to connect, network, and learn, is accepting applications for two of its scholarships. 1. The Joanne Sherman E-Learning Scholarship, which honors the memory of Joanne Goodman Sherman, co-owner of Industrial Rivet and Fastener. The awarded…
Automotive fasteners market size to hit $6.02 billion by 2025
The growing popularity of lightweight fastener solutions is a trend in several industries, including the automotive fasteners market. Manufacturers are introducing lighter-weight solutions to improve the strength and performance of fasteners while decreasing the load of an application. The lightweight materials for vehicle applications are typically used in the body, chassis, interior, and powertrain components.…
Altenloh, Brinck & Co. celebrates opening of new training center in Ohio
Altenloh, Brinck & Co. (ABC) recently celebrated the official opening of its new training center in Ohio. The company manufactures and distributes engineered fasteners, including under the SPAX brand for the construction market. “Our management team is excited for the growth opportunities for all our associates,” shared the company in a press statement. The team…
A coating system that does not generate hydrogen embrittlement
Infasco‘s INF3013 is a unique coating system that’s applied to tension-control (TC) bolts (and hex structural bolts), providing several benefits compared to black bolts. Additionally, INF3013 far surpasses the performance of mechanically galvanized coatings. In fact, it’s achieved extended corrosion resistance of 1,000 hours of salt spray, which is at least twice that of…
The Adhesive and Sealant Council welcomes new members
The Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC), the North American trade association dedicated to representing the industry, has welcomed 16 new members to its ranks since the start of this year. The new member companies represent different aspects of the adhesive and sealant supply chain including raw materials suppliers, manufacturers, and technical adhesive and sealant consultants.…
TR Fastenings launches new website
TR Fastenings — an international specialist in the design, engineering, manufacture, and distribution of industrial fasteners and category ‘C’ components — has launched the next generation of its website with more content and functionality than before. By combining Trifast plc investor’s and TR Fastenings’ websites, visitors will experience a single source of information for investors,…
DESTACO launches new lightweight, power-clamp series
DESTACO, a provider of automation, work-holding, and engineered solutions, has launched its newest 82L-3E Series Power Clamps. These new products feature a lightweight, enclosed aluminum housing and optimized mechanics that are more precise and significantly longer-lasting than previous designs. The 82L-3E power clamps ideally complement the 82M-3E models and are available in three versions with…
CRAFTSMAN expands its V20* BRUSHLESS RP power-tool line
CRAFTSMAN, a Stanley Black & Decker brand, is adding to its newly launched V20* BRUSHLESS RP (Runtime + Performance) line, delivering the runtime and performance that professionals demand. What’s more: additional brushless products will continue to join the V20* lineup throughout 2022. The latest new additions to the cordless V20* line include: The V20* BRUSHLESS…