~ Article courtesy of UC Components Did you know the first known recorded use of screws occurred during the time of the ancient Greeks? These early fasteners were used in devices to press olives and grapes. From those humble beginnings, screws have become one of the most widely used pieces of manufactured hardware. And today,…

Milwaukee Tool continues to innovate, delivering 125 new threading solutions for automotive technicians, service electricians, and maintenance crews with their new Taps and Dies Program. Tap and dies are metal threading tools for components such as screws, nuts, and bolts. Milwaukee’s new taps and dies feature precision machined threads, which are ideal for creating and…

KEBA Fastenings, a global supplier of niche fasteners, has launched KEBAFIXX, a pre-assembled captive fastening system for ease of assembly and greater efficiency. The new captive system is specifically designed so that the screw is completely enclosed within the sleeve-fitting mounting component. This helps prevent any tilting of the screw during assembly. KEBAFIXX compensates for…

An InventHelp developer has created a new fastener accessory for threaded holes, called No More Loose Screws. The invention provides an effective way to secure loose screws in wood with applications such as cabinets, door hinges, and strike plates. In doing so, it eliminates the spinning issues associated with damaged threads. “I’m a contractor and I…

Written by Hiroki Goto, Engineering Manager NBK America LLC There are several ways of securing parts together, but the screw — a mechanical fastener with a threaded shaft — is still the most common. The primary role of screws (and bolts) is to fasten objects using axial force generated from tightening.  Typically, the torque method…

Amsted Seals, a global provider of wheel-end and sealing solutions, has launched the Pro-Lock axle fastener for commercial vehicles. The precision of the Amsted Seals Pro-Lock axle fastener limits wheel-bearing adjustment variability, extending the life of the tire and the wheel seal. The patent pending design makes for quick and easy installation, reducing the likelihood…

Known for delivering innovative tools and fasteners for deck builders, National Nail‘s CAMO brand takes its product innovation to a new level with a new line of high-performance structural screws. “The CAMO team is excited to unveil CAMO Structural Screws, the next generation of structural fasteners to help builders with the deck structure and beyond,”…

The global industrial fasteners market garnered revenue of about U.S. $80 billion in 2022, according to the latest market data from Research Nester, and it’s showing no signs of slowing down. The same can be said for the adhesives sector. There’s been an ongoing surge in construction and industrial markets since the pandemic. This is…

Simpson Strong-Tie, an expert in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, has introduced the Strong-Drive PPHD Sheathing-to-CFS screw, a multipurpose, self-drilling, pilot point screw suitable for attaching sheathing, drywall, or subflooring to cold-formed steel framing. Designed as an update to the existing PPSD Sheathing-to-CFS screw, the PPHD features a larger #5 pilot point with a…

Plated fasteners play a critical role in the assembly and installation of manufactured products. As an integral product component, a dependable and affordable supply of fasteners is required by OEMs at all times. Today most fasteners are sourced offshore. Without a trusted fastener distributor, OEMs risk receiving plated fasteners that are under spec, which can…