Soft components without compression limiters are destroyed during fastening as a result of the necessary screwing forces. The load causes compression, which can lead to cracking and creep due to tightening torque. To prevent this, Vogelsang Fastener Solutions offers compression limiters with non-threaded inserts — designed to protect plastic, wood, and rubber parts from loads…
December webinar: Converting documents and emails into SmartCerts
SmartCert, a universal cloud-based network, offers an efficient way to receive, manage, create, and share quality certifications via an automated platform. It simplifies every aspect of cert management. The company is hosting a live webinar on Wednesday, December 6th (11 am PT | 2 pm ET) about how you can let go of manual processes…
CAMO adds universal deck clip to its fastener family
National Nail’s CAMO brand announces the launch of its new CAMO WEDGE and WEDGEMETAL clips. Designed to fit any board in any deck pattern, CAMO’s WEDGE clips outperform the competition to deliver a faster, easier, better CAMO installation experience. Get a grip on your deck build with CAMO WEDGE and WEDGEMETAL: Clips stay in the…
Is reshoring what your supply chain needs?
A Q&A with Optimas Solutions’ CEO… Even at the best of times, monitoring one’s supply chain against changing market conditions and emerging risks, can be a daunting task. Add in geo-political or economic disruptions (or say, a global pandemic) and that task can go from daunting to chaotic overnight. Certainly, the pandemic exposed the vulnerabilities…
Nucor sets net-zero greenhouse gas targets for 2050
Nucor Corporation recently announced Net-Zero science-based greenhouse gas (GHG) targets for 2050 and established a new interim target for 2030. These GHG intensity targets are defined by the Global Steel Climate Council’s (GSCC) “Steel Climate Standard,” an ambitious standard that aligns with the Paris Climate Agreement’s emission reduction goals for the steel sector by 2050,…
Trex collaborates with Phillips to unveil branded fastener collection
Trex Company, a manufacturer of wood-alternative composite decking, railing, and accessories, is launching its own branded fastener collection. Through a strategic collaboration with the Phillips Screw Company, Trex is adding more than 120 new SKUs to its Trex Hideaway Fastener Collection including solutions for every composite deck fastening need — from color-matched screws and plugs…
What is electropolishing and how does it benefit fasteners?
~ Article courtesy of UC Components Fasteners installed in any assembly or piece of equipment must be long-lasting and able to withstand repeated use. Coatings and platings are often used to ensure fastener longevity, preventing galling in metal components and improving corrosion resistance. They’re also often used for aesthetic reasons. Where coatings add a powder…
AI technology that supports kitting, supply chains, and welding inspections
Iveda, the global solution for cloud-based AI video and sensor technologies, unveiled the launch of vumastAR, (pronounced “view master”) an AI vision software designed to make manufacturing and logistics tasks easier than ever. Iveda’s next-generation, customizable AI system is compatible with most smart devices, such as smartphones and tablets, taking human skills and ability to…
From motors to direct fastening: How Hilti became a global phenomenon
Martin Hilti never forgot his father asking him at age 14 what he wanted to do with his life. The answer: “Build motors — electric motors.” This was in 1930 in Lichtenstein, a small country wedged between Austria and Switzerland. That answer did not change even after earning a degree in applied mathematics. So, Martin…
Hermetically sealed RF connectors serve military applications
Pasternack has announced a new series of hermetically sealed RF connectors and adapters designed to meet the stringent requirements of military and defence applications. The series’ hermetically sealed terminal connectors and bulkhead-mount adapters are developed with a variety of BNC, Type N, TNC, SMA, 2.92 mm, and 2.4 mm options. This provides users with a range…