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…
Rise in commercial aircraft production expected to propel fastener market growth
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…
This screw provides unbreakable sealing protection from contaminants
ZAGO socket cap seal screws are unlike other screws. Widely used for their larger head height, the result is a stronger part that permits the use of a higher torque value. These screws are engineered with a rubber O-ring under the head that, once tightened, squeezes outwardly to form a 360-degree leak-proof seal. This impenetrable,…
Industrial fasteners market expected to hit $131.56 billion by 2031
The value of the global industrial fasteners market was worth U.S. $92.16 billion in 2021. Industry statistics estimate the market size to attain a valuation of $131.56 billion in the next decade and by 2031, developing at a CAGR of 3.2%. This is according to a new report from market research consulting firm, Transparency Market Research.…
Calculate torque and find fastener dimensions easily with Nord-Lock’s digital tools
Whether you’re looking for an easy method to calculate torque or a quick way to find fastener dimensions, Nord-Lock Group‘s web applications allow you to access the information directly from your mobile device. This means that instead of worrying about bringing the correct documents to a site, you can concentrate on accurately solving bolting challenges.…
The benefits of self-clinching fasteners from EFI
Self-clinching fasteners were first developed in the U.S. some 70+ years ago as a way to handle high torque loads in thin pieces of sheet metal. Electronic Fasteners, Inc. (EFI) offers self-clinching options for a variety of fasteners, including nuts, studs, and stand-offs. These components create permanent, sturdy threads in soft materials, making them hard…
Joining the fastener industry: A decision based on integrity
Jennifer Sturm was doing a friend a favor when she first interviewed with Empire Bolt & Screw Inc., a family-owned distributor of threaded fasteners and industrial products. She never intended to take the job. Now, 25 years later, Sturm has worked in several roles at Empire Bolt and is currently the company’s chief operating officer.…
A heavy-duty manual rivetnut tool from Goebel
Did you know Goebel Fasteners offers a unique manual insert tool for rivetnuts? The GO-510-UN Heavy-duty Manual Threaded Insert Tool is a two-hand operating tool with a spindle for blind rivet nuts and bolts. The tool’s high-leverage design reduces grip-force pressure and increases the riveting power when installing blind rivets nuts. GO-510-UN’s capacity is…
Packer Fastener to open new Illinois facility
Threaded fasteners specialist, Packer Fastener, is opening a new branch to serve its Rockford and northern Illinois customers. The new facility, located just north of Rockford, joins a Chicago-area location in Addison, Illinois. “Once upon a time, Rockford, Illinois, manufactured tons of screws, bolts and fasteners, earning it the nickname ‘Screw City,’” the company stated in…
A coating system that does not generate hydrogen embrittlement
Infasco‘s INF3013 is a unique coating system that’s applied to tension-control (TC) bolts (and hex structural bolts), providing several benefits compared to black bolts. Additionally, INF3013 far surpasses the performance of mechanically galvanized coatings. In fact, it’s achieved extended corrosion resistance of 1,000 hours of salt spray, which is at least twice that of…
MPF presents a new ForeverLok design
Multi Piece Fastener L.L.C. (MPF) has announced its newest version of the patented ForeverLok design. The new ForeverLok Bolt design features a recessed area in the head of the bolt to receive a retaining screw. The opposite threaded retaining screw passes through the bolt to connect to the base material, preventing loosening. “This is an…
Greenslade & Company’s thread-measuring gage
Greenslade & Company is a specialized provider of dimensional calibration services to manufacturers and distributors worldwide. It supplies one of the widest ranges of fastener-inspection equipment, globally — including GO/NOGO and variable thread gages, recess measuring devices, length and concentricity gages, tapping screw testing equipment, and more. Greenslade’s TRI-ROLL External Thread Gage is one such…
InventHelp presents a simplified ratchet
THE SIMPLE RATCHET simplifies the gripping and turning of various fasteners by adapting to each particular nut or bolt. This helps save time and effort for a busy mechanic, builder, or anyone that uses hand tools by eliminating the need to dig through a tool box to try and find the right socket or adaptor.…
Industrial fasteners market size expected to hit $113,710 million by 2028
The global industrial fasteners market size is estimated to be worth U.S. $78,810 million in 2022 with a growth in size to $113,710 million by 2028 — with a CAGR of 6.3%. This is according to a new study published by Valuates Reports, which offers in-depth market insights into various industries. The key players in…
The benefits of the HuckBolt
Welding has long been used in applications that require a secure joint. However, today there are more options. And, depending on the application, today’s manufacturers have several strong reasons to consider a proven alternative — direct-tension, maintenance-free HuckBolts from Howmet Fastening Systems, a global provider of engineered metal products.. A HuckBolt is a two-piece fastener…
What are the typical riveting faults and how can they be avoided?
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…
Nord-Lock presents its newest U.S. production site for tensioning solutions
You can now take a virtual tour of Nord-Lock Group‘s new production site for its Superbolt mechanical tensioners and Boltight hydraulic tensioners. Located in The Steel City next to Pittsburgh International Airport, the global provider in bolted solutions, is proud of its latest U.S. facility. Its American-made tensioning products are now manufactured in a 110,000-square-foot…
A practical understanding of hydrogen embrittlement and fastener failure
Written by Randy Lammers, Technical Instructor | Co-host YouTube series, Würth Knowing Würth Industry North America The head of a 5/8″ diameter, zinc-plated socket cap screw bursts off a piece of recently produced equipment and shoots, much like a bullet, across a manufacturing plant, through a metal toolbox — just missing a nearby worker. A…
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…
Birmingham Fastener acquires Champion
Birmingham Fastener has announced the acquisition of Champion Sales and Manufacturing, a rubber gasket company based in Magnolia, Texas. With more than 100 years of combined experience in the rubber gasket industry, the acquisition strengthens Birmingham Fastener’s waterworks product offering and manufacturing diversity. Founded in 1980, Birmingham Fastener is a domestic manufacturer and distributor of…
CAMO offers new stainless-steel fasteners for exterior projects
National Nail’s CAMO brand of tools and fasteners has introduced new CAMO Stainless Steel fasteners to help contractors build better in every environment. Now, the CAMO brand can add fastening efficiency and strength to exterior projects across the country, no matter the environment. Designed to protect connections against the elements, CAMO’s 316 Marine Grade Stainless…
LIGNOLOC: the first collated nail system made of renewable beech wood
BECK Fastener Group, an innovator in fastening technology, has launched LIGNOLOC — the first collated nail system made of renewable raw material beech wood. Derived from sustainable FSC forestry, LIGNLOC fasteners combine performance and sustainability. These nails are ideal for all timber construction companies looking for metal-free components that are also highly efficient and sustainable.…
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…
Automotive fastener market revenue to hit $21.5 billion by 2028
The automotive fastener market is set to reach U.S. $21.5 billion by 2028, as reported in a research study by Global Market Insights Inc. The development of more versatile, universal fasteners is expected to boost the production statistics. Automotive fasteners are playing a major role in terms of new and specific applications, including the electrification of vehicles and…
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.…