Howmet Aerospace recently introduced its newest Marson rivet and rivet nut installation tools, designed to deliver performance and versatility to any shop or production floor. The unique HP-4×4 multiplex hand tool installs a range of rivets and rivet nuts, making it a useful addition for transportation and aftermarket service suppliers. The AH-250 pneumatic riveter uses…

If you use giant bolts, then APM Hexseal‘s Nutzilla Sealnut offer an uncomplicated and easy-to-use solution for oversized fasteners. Nutzilla’s capabilities simplify the installation process and eliminate the need for extra gaskets and sealants that can complicate installation because this product seals itself. Nutzilla are available in sizes up to M90 and are made from…

Howmet Aerospace, a global provider of engineered metal products, now offers the new Marson BT-5 and more powerful BT-6 industrial rivet tools. Engineered for dependability on the factory floor or portability at the job site, these Marson installation tools deliver reliable performance at a fraction of the cost of other high-performance riveters. They offer one…

Milwaukee Tool continues to eliminate the need for pneumatics by delivering high-quality cordless performance. The company recently introduced the M18 FUEL, 1/4-inch Blind Rivet Tool with ONE-KEY — currently, the industry’s fastest cordless rivet tool. Plus, ONE-KEY provides the ability to track, manage, and secure the rivet tool. Engineered with Milwaukee’s advanced M18 FUEL technology,…

Did you know that HYTORC has the largest stock of rental equipment in the industry, available worldwide? Strategically located at service centers around the globe, a HYTORC rental also entitles you to free safety and operational training to ensure that your work crew is fully prepared. To learn how the bolting specialist can better facilitate…

When installing rivet nuts using a Sherex‘s FLEX-5 hydro-pneumatic tool, there’s a decision to make about what kind of tool you want. Do you want a tool that offers a pull-to-stroke…or, do you want a tool that offers pull-to-pressure when installing rivet nuts? The good news is that Sherex offers both tools: the FLEX-5P (pull-to-pressure)…

STANLEY Smart Rivet Tools let manufacturers reduce scrap, optimize an assembly area, and provide real-time process data to the existing plant manufacturing execution system by recording the stem break load and rivet pull distance. STANLEY Assembly Technologies, a global provider in precision fastening, offers the PB2500 Smart Rivet Tool, which builds on the proven capabilities…

The Fastener Training Institute (FTI) is co-producing a new Industrial Fasteners Institute Education Webinar on the most important changes, including the new requirements, in the 2020 edition of the Research Council on Structural Connections (RCSC) Specification for Structural Joints Using HighStrength Bolts. The 2020 RCSC Specification reflects the most recent technological innovations and practices in…

Auto Bolt is an American cold-heading bolt manufacturer with more than 70 years of experience in quality bolt-making. The company specializes in low-to-high volume, high-performance, and commercial fasteners for many industries including the automotive sector and many others. Auto Bolt recently announced that it has received the International Automotive Task Force’s certification, IATF 16949. The…

Written by Jody Muelaner A twin nut is a type of split nut that resembles a regular hex nut cut into two pieces for quick assembly and rapid adjustment. The nut is split into two halves along a plane that passes through the axis of rotation. This allows the female thread to be opened up…