Written by Rosa E Hearn, CFS, Product Manager — Proferred Rivets Brighton-Best International “These rivets are faulty” or “These rivets don’t seem to work with this rivet gun” are phrases you might have heard (or said before) if working in the construction or fastener industry. Even the best of the best rivet distributors must deal…
InventHelp developer designs new tool that secures fasteners
InventHelp developer has designed a tool that securely retain nuts and other fasteners: the N H TOOL. The new tool is producible in several design variations, depending on its intended application. The patent-pending invention provides an improved method of holding nuts in place in tight confined areas when installing corresponding bolts. In doing so, it…
Ramco adds part formers to its Ohio facility
Ramco Specialties, Inc., a provider and producer of critical components, recently announced that it has invested in new part formers in Ohio, which will allow the company to begin producing cold-formed pipe nuts. Pipe nuts are important parts of automotive construction, particularly in engine cradles, frames, rails and chassis. The new cold-formed pipe nuts will be available with…
Century Fasteners launches Rivet Locator app
The Rivet Locator from Century Fasteners Corp is a mobile app, offering one of the fastest way to find structural rivets. Users can search from thousands of structural rivets and request a quote while using a smartphone or tablet. Simply download the Rivet Locator (you can scan the QR code on this page) to register.…
A new cordless and ergonomic blind rivet-nut tool
Modern manufacturing professionals are demanding a cordless blind rivet-nut tool that delivers rapid, high-volume placement capabilities from a mobile product that eliminates the constraints and hazards of a compressed air line. To this end, Stanley Engineered Fastening has designed the NB08PT-18 Battery-Powered Blind Rivet-Nut Tool to meet the needs of the user. The tool offers…
Introducing the high-capacity PT-4500, a cordless blind riveter
The higher capacity PT-4500 cordless blind riveter, available from Fastening Systems International Inc. (FSI), offers the sheet metal technician the capability for installation of most all 1/4-inch diameter blind rivets. FSI is a premium supplier of blind fasteners and blind rivet installation tools, including rivet guns, rivet nuts, pop rivets, and more. The company also…
Global bolts market to hit $81.1 billion by 2030
Continued projects and development in the construction and manufacturing industries are driving the growth of the global bolts market. According to a new report from Allied Market Research, the global bolts sector generated $46.8 billion in 2020, and is anticipated to generate $81.1 billion by 2030 — witnessing a CAGR of 5.7% from 2021 to 2030. Bolts…
Hydropneumatic hexcutter tools for hexagonal holes
Rivit, a global manufacturer and distributor of fastening systems, tools, and related equipment, has introduced two hydro-pneumatic hexcutter tools for hexagonal holes: the RIV990 and RIV991. RIV990 is for the hexagonal Rivsert rivet nuts from M4 to M10. A unique punch that’s housed in the front of the tool head easily transforms a round…
Global aerospace fasteners market to hit $12.80 billion by 2030
A slow rise in air traveling and surge in government expenditure on defense are driving the growth of the global aerospace fasteners market. According to a new report published by Allied Market Research, the global aerospace fasteners market was estimated at $7.42 billion in 2020 and is expected to hit $12.80 billion by 2030 —…
Birmingham Fastener launches new locking bolt with proprietary washer
Birmingham Fastener is a manufacturer and distributor of fasteners for structural steel fabrication, metal building manufacturers, OEMs, the transportation and utilities sectors, and others. The company recently launched a new locking bolt with a proprietary washer. The M12 x 1.75 Vibration-control Locking Bolt (VC Lock) offers superior strength with an excellent co-efficient of friction. Designed…