Pneumatic clamps are standard elements in jig construction, so it’s no surprise that JW Winco, the standard parts specialist, has carried these important fastening systems in its portfolio for some time. The company has recently reworked this product family to increase its lifespan and reliability. The most significant improvement: the pneumatic cylinder now operates with…
MPF presents a new ForeverLok design
Multi Piece Fastener L.L.C. (MPF) has announced its newest version of the patented ForeverLok design. The new ForeverLok Bolt design features a recessed area in the head of the bolt to receive a retaining screw. The opposite threaded retaining screw passes through the bolt to connect to the base material, preventing loosening. “This is an…
Fastener Training Week in set for Chicago, August 22-26
The Fastener Training Institute (FTI) has announced its next in-person Fastener Training Week, scheduled for August 22-26 in Chicago, IL. This advanced technical training program is offered in partnership with the Industrial Fastener Institute (IFI), a non-profit organization that represents American manufacturers. Fastener Training Week, hosted by the Mid-West Fastener Association, is for fastener distributors,…
Henkel collaborates to accelerate decarbonization across the supply chain
Energy and sustainability company, Schneider Electric, has been targeting net-zero CO2 emissions for 100% of its operations by 2030. Adhesives manufacturer, Henkel, has had a similar corporate goal to be climate-positive by 2030. Last year, Schneider Electric launched The Zero Carbon Project in which the company is partnering with its top 1,000 suppliers — representing…
Greenslade & Company’s thread-measuring gage
Greenslade & Company is a specialized provider of dimensional calibration services to manufacturers and distributors worldwide. It supplies one of the widest ranges of fastener-inspection equipment, globally — including GO/NOGO and variable thread gages, recess measuring devices, length and concentricity gages, tapping screw testing equipment, and more. Greenslade’s TRI-ROLL External Thread Gage is one such…
AM Supply now an authorized distributor of Goebel Fasteners’ product lines
Goebel Fasteners, Inc. recently announced a new partnership with AM Supply, Co., a provider of fasteners, sealants, adhesives, and power tools. AM Supply is now an official authorized distributor for all Goebel Fasteners, Inc. product lines, which consist of metric and American standard fasteners and tools. Products include blind rivets, threaded inserts, self-tapping and drilling…
The Bradley Group is now an authorized coating partner for Precote USA
The Bradley Group, which offers pre-applied threadlockers and sealants for fasteners and several other specialty parts, is now an approved coating partner for Precote USA. Precote products offer optimal solutions for locking and sealing, as well as assembly and disassembly. These specially developed solutions designed for the pre-coating of fastener threads are based on unique…
Honeywell Safety Watch boosts industrial job-site safety and productivity
Honeywell has introduced the Honeywell Safety Watch, its real-time location solution (RTLS), to help drive safety and security and boost job-site and workforce efficiency. Supporting continuous operational improvement, the Safety Watch gives organizations actionable information on their workers and assets to help meet the demands of modern industrial operations. Leveraging Honeywell OneWireless infrastructure is currently the…
10 notable finds from Fastener Fair 2022
That’s a wrap! Fastener Fair USA put on another successful event, this time at the Huntington Place in Detroit, Michigan, May 17-19. As one of North America’s fastest-growing trade shows for the fastener industry, Fastener Fair is living up to its name — doubling its pre-registration this year and hosting more than 200 exhibitors. The…
Conagen develops debondable adhesives from natural ingredients
Conagen, a biotechnology innovator, has announced the development of new, debondable hot-melt adhesives made by high-performance materials from sustainable and natural bio-molecules. The development marks a new era of adhesives for manufacturers seeking structural adhesive solutions to avoid waste and save costs in manufacturing. “Conagen’s patent-pending debondable hot-melt adhesive is incredibly stronger than what is…