STANLEY Engineered Fastening, which offers one of the most diverse portfolio of fastening products, introduces the BR12PP-8 — a programmable, full-error-proofing, and process-monitoring cordless blind-rivet battery tool capable. The BR12PP-8 is capable of placing 2.4 to 7mm rivets at up to 8kN. With a lightweight and ergonomic design, the tools deliver advanced error-proofing capabilities, such…

Early construction fasteners were mainly carbon steel with high hardness. This meant that drilling, tapping, fixing, and locking could be completed at one time, which greatly saved construction time. Unfortunately, due to time exposure, these components were prone to rust and endangered building safety. Currently, carbon-steel stainless steel bimetal welded composite fasteners are mainly used…

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…

Orbitform recently announced the acquisition of Davison Tool Service, Inc. Davison Tool is a Michigan-owned and operated business that’s been in operation since 1966. It supplies OEMs and aftermarket manufacturers, providing anvils, rollersets, and tooling for many brands of riveters — including Orbitform’s Milford line, making it an ideal fit for Orbitform. Orbitform has been…

Brighton-Best International (BBI), a distributor of fasteners, tools, and safety gear, recently promoted Rosa E. Hearn. A BBI Product Manager, Hearn has now added “Director of Public Relations and Initiatives” to her current role. She will oversee the BBI marketing department and company public relations while based out of BBI’s Los Angeles office. Additionally, she…

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…

  Fair Wind Fasteners announced that it had added Marine Grade 316 Stainless Steel fasteners to its growing boat-repair inventory. Carefully curated by owner and career seaman, Robert Lehmann, Fair Wind Fasteners carries a range of corrosion-resistant nuts, bolts, wood screws, machine screws, carriage bolts, hex bolts, lag bolts, washers, nails, wood plugs, and much more. All of the…

The automotive fasteners market hit U.S. $21.62 billion last year and is projected to $26.27 billion by 2028 — with a CAGR of 2.82% over the forecast period. According to a new report from Brandessence Market Research, demand for greater technical development and design improvements in automotive fasteners (including lightweighting) will drive the global growth…

That’s a wrap! The International Fastener Expo (IFE), the largest fastener event in North America, successfully hosted attendees and exhibitors at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas this week, from October 17th to 19th. As one of the most comprehensive B2B trade shows for the entire fastener supply chain, IFE 2022 included show-floor presentations from industry…

The last month (September 15th – October 15th) represents Hispanic Heritage Month, and ZAGO Manufacturing Co. is proud to share stories of the Hispanic women and men who comprise its diverse workforce — from production to executive leadership. ZAGO, which makes environmentally friendly sealing fasteners and components in Newark, NJ, covers 100% of the tuition for…

Century Fasteners and Cherry Aerospace to partner and exhibit at the International Fastener Expo (IFE) in Las Vegas next week, October 18-19th (Booth #1755). Century Fasteners is a master distributor of fasteners and components to critical industries, including aerospace, military, automotive, and others. The ISO and AS-registered company stocks more than 100,000 discrete parts, and offers…

  AFFIXX Alliance and Crossroad Distributor Source will once again be teaming up at the Industrial Fastener Expo in Las Vegas on October 18-19, 2022, featuring a BackYard Bash. Visitors to Booth #1829 can also expect an interactive competition, giveaways for participants, and prizes for the winners. “Come on by, say hi, and enjoy! Participation…

Superbolt, the original inventor and standard-bearer for multi-jackbolt tensioning, has launched Superbolt NXT — a revolutionary bolt tensioner that is up to 30% faster to install than existing solutions. Safely reducing the installation and maintenance time of tightening large bolts has long been at the core of Superbolt technologies. With Superbolt NXT, a brand new multi-jackbolt tensioner, Nord-Lock Group is taking…

Women in the Fastener Industry (WIFI), a non-profit organization providing opportunities for women in the fastener industry to connect, network, and learn, is offering a virtual panel discussion this week. Mark your calendar for Thursday, September 29th from 1 to 2 p.m. CST. The panel includes Peggy Hsieh, COO with Brighton-Best International; Kelly Charles, VP…

They might appear unassuming, but their range of applications is enormous: guide rollers with ball bearings achieve smooth and dynamic movements. And JW Winco is setting new standards with the guide roller generation GN 753.1. Guide rollers are seemingly simple, standard parts, but these rollers with ball bearings are in exceptionally high demand. Considering their…

STANLEY Engineered Fastening‘s Monobolt blind rivets are designed and developed for demanding applications where safety and performance are paramount to customer needs. They’re the ideal solution for applications requiring one-sided access and a high-strength fastener. Monobolt rivets can be used to fasten metal to metal and metal to plastic. The multi-grip structural break-stem fasteners provide…

Last year, Advance Components, an industrial fasteners master distributor, debuted a new online education platform, FastenerLab. FastenerLab provides educational insight on fasteners and now features videos about Advance Components’ products. The debut video is hosted by Mallory Nichols, VP of business development at Advance, and showcases Gage Bilt’s GB722TCKL rivet and lock bolt installation kit. This is…

Phoenix-based, family-owned-and-operated Copper State Bolt & Nut Co. is expanding its 50-year Valley presence with a new Class A distribution center in the award-winning PV 303 industrial park in Goodyear, Arizona. Being built by leading local general contractor Stevens-Leinweber Construction (SLC), the project was prompted by the growth of Phoenix’s far West Valley, where Copper State customers…

Article courtesy of NordLock A bolt is installed in a factory without lubrication and everything works fine… until the first time the bolt is removed and reused. Then, the problems start. Why? In the design process, an engineer sets the preload range for a joint (as shown in Figure 1) so the parts don’t open…

To add security and an aesthetic appeal to any application without compromising on fastener performance, Hafren Fastener offers a new range of 2-Hole security fasteners. They’re an ideal choice for the specifier that wants to “chic up” an application with a design classic. The 2-Hole fasteners are tamper-resistant with an appealing aesthetic appearance, which is…

Rob LaPointe | President & CEO AIM Testing Laboratory Laboratory analysis for fasteners includes a variety of tests that can be grouped into four broad areas: mechanical, metallographic, chemical, and nondestructive. Nearly all fastener testing required by drawings and manufacturing specifications can be categorized into one of these four major areas.  Unless dealing directly with…

The HARDLOCK Nut resists loosening from vibration longer than most other available fasteners or locking nuts. Supplied by Staytite, this is because the HARDLOCK Nut uses a unique wedge principle to create an unprecedented and powerful self-locking force. It has become a top choice for engineers in the UK, America, Europe, and Japan. How does…

The global industrial fasteners market size was valued at U.S. $86.12 billion in 2020 and is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.1% to 2028. Increasing production of industrial machinery and components is expected to ascend the penetration of industrial fasteners during the forecasted period. This is according to a…

Triangle Fastener Corporation (TFC) has been supplying the commercial construction industry with fasteners, tools, sealants, and accessories since 1977.  The company offers high-performance standard and specialty products, as well as those hard-to-find items for critical applications from 24 locations. Part of this offering includes CONCEALORs — low-profile head fasteners that are engineered to perform in…

The global aerospace fasteners market is expected to grow from U.S. $6.17 billion in 2021 to $11.31 billion by 2030 at a CAGR of 6.96% during the forecast period 2022-2030. This is according to a newly published report by market research company, The Brainy Insights. The use of superalloys in manufacturing these products is anticipated to expand…