Written by Jody Muelaner Pierce-clinch nuts, also referred to as self-piercing nuts, are permanently installed in sheet metal parts to provided a threaded hole. Other parts can then be bolted to it and easily disassembled as required. These components can be used as a low-cost alternative to weld-nuts and, therefore, install without the fumes…

The global aerospace fasteners market size is expected to reach U.S. $7.05 billion by 2028, according to a new study conducted by Polaris Market Research. It should grow at a CAGR of 6.3% during the forecast period. Fasteners are the precision components used in aircraft to assemble different parts to form a complete structure. Although they are small C-class parts,…

Screws and bolts are the most commonly used mechanical fasteners. Although similar, and sometimes referred to interchangeably, screws and bolts offer unique features and are ideal for different applications. A screw is an externally threaded fastener, typically used to assemble objects with threads. A bolt, on the other hand, is used to assemble to unthreaded…

Did you know approximately 640,000 metric tons of fishing gear is lost every year, polluting ocean waters and devastating marine ecosystems? For fishers and fisheries, replacing lost fishing gear is costly and income lost to “ghost fishing” is irreplaceable. However, the smart Farallon Buoy by Blue Ocean Gear eliminates these issues, providing real-time tracking and…

If you happened to miss the Fastener Fair nearest to you this year because of pandemic restriction or otherwise, you were in luck. The Fair organizers launched their first virtual marketplace and digital business platform this week, with the aim of unifying the global fastener industry: Fastener Fair CONNECT. “For the first time, we merged…

  CAMCAR Innovation’s featured TORX ttap Drive System makes screw driving faster and easier. It’s equipped with patented Frixion Fit technology, which keeps fasteners straight during installation, ensuring the driver bit to fit perfectly into the screw recess while driving the screw with only one hand. Additionally, the Frixion Fit technology releases the bit from…

Universal Fastening System (UFS) has launched new, versatile designs for the fastener industry. UFS designs and engineers proprietary technology including high-performance drive systems for fastening applications using manual as well as robotic processes for several industries, including medical, automotive, aerospace, construction, marine, electronics, and others. Just imagine the ideal qualities of a screw, a bolt,…

Würth Industry North America (WINA), an industrial distributor of supply chain solutions for fasteners, MRO, and safety equipment, announced that it has added more than 50,000 c-parts to the Würth CADalog — its online CAD database, bringing the total number of parts in the database to more than 57,000. New c-parts were added to the…

Avantus Aerospace continues its transformation into a “pure-play,” C-class parts manufacturer. Avantus acquired three specialty fastener companies over the last 22 months (including two during the pandemic): Fastener Technology Corporation, California Screw Products, and Fastener Innovation Technology. With tremendous emphasis on operational excellence and customer service, the acquired accompanies have already achieved industry-leading performance in…

Written by Jody Muelaner Pozidriv screws are externally threaded fasteners with torquing heads, which feature a cruciform socket with radial indentations that are set at 45 degrees from the main cross. Pozidriv describes the screw drive type of the socket and driver, and is one of the most common screw drives used worldwide. Often abbreviated…

Written by Kim Keating, Director of Customer Success ZAGO Manufacturing Co. Security or tamper-proof seal screws are vital for securing indoor and outdoor high-asset machinery and the sophisticated components within them, such as 3D cameras and sensors. These specialty seal screws prevent contaminants from leaking in or out of equipment. They also contain a locking…

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…

Written by Pam Berry, Owner | VP of Marketing Advance Components Duplex Nails and Screws are flanged-head or double-headed fasteners that are often used to build temporary structures such as braces, scaffolding, and concrete formwork. They’re designed to be removed with ease, so they do not completely go into the wood during installation. First came…

The HYTORC Bolting Institute (HBI) has the goal to educate all those engaged in industrial bolting to significantly improve the safety, quality, and efficiency of bolting operations. HBI regularly delivers technical certificate training classes for a variety of job functions — from operators and technicians to managers and engineers. Classes range from a few hours…

Imao-Fixtureworks now offers a complete lineup of Flex Locators that fasten and locate in a single operation for quick change applications — without the use of tools. Flex Locators provide fast and accurate fixture changes, mounting the same fixture on different machines, machining from five sides on one fixture, and quick fixture setup. The locator…

Earnest Machine, a master distribution and manufacturer of industrial fasteners, is prepared for the wood building requirements you need. The company’s Timberjack Premium Timber Screws are designed to enter into wood easier, hold stronger, and offer excellent corrosion resistance in pressure-treated wood applications. In fact, Timberjacks feature a special “U” thread that locks the screw…

  Century Fasteners Corp., a master distributor of quality components to the aerospace, military, automotive, electronics, medical industries, and others, recently announced that it has been approved for a Boeing D1-4426 rating by Heartland Precision Fasteners. Heartland Precision Fasteners specializes in NAS, NA, AN, MS, BAC, and ST3M aerospace bolts and screws. This D1-4426 specifies…

ZAGO Manufacturing Co. has announced that it is providing ZAGO sustainable sealing screws for Sollum Technologies‘ Sollum Smart LED Lighting Solution. This is currently the only technology on the market that recreates, perfects, and modulates the full spectrum of the sun’s natural light, enabling producers to grow fruits and vegetables in greenhouses anywhere in the world,…

Written by Hiroki Goto | Engineering Manager NBK America LLC Have you ever had problems with fastener threads getting stuck? If so, and you attempted to remove the seized fastener by force, you likely ended up with little success to show for it other than a broken screw. Galling is a form of wear that…

BUMAX recently announced that it received orders for more than 80,000 screws this past year from drive and damping technology provider, RINGFEDER POWER TRANSMISSION. The fasteners have been installed in more than 7,000 new RINGFEDER shaft-hub connections around the world. “BUMAX was the only company that could provide the high-strength fasteners with the corrosion resistance…

PennEngineering‘s popular line of PEM PF11 captive panel screws are designed to keep parts to a minimum, preventing hardware loss by staying securely attached to metal panels or other thin material components. These captive panel screws are an ideal choice for use in datacom or telecom applications, where installation footprints are limited and where fastening…

Multi Piece Fastener has won a 2021 Fastener Innovation Award for its ForeverLok fastener design from WorldwideFastenerSources.com, a comprehensive source for fasteners. The award, which is in its third year, recognizes groundbreaking design innovation in engineered fasteners today that will become a standard in future years. The Fastener Innovation Award is one of three prestigious…

Bostik, a manufacturer of adhesive and sealing products, is expanding its offerings of high-performance adhesives in the United States with the planned acquisition of Edge Adhesives in Texas. Edge Adhesives is a developer and manufacturer of rubber-based adhesive sealing products with extensive capabilities in butyl and block copolymer technologies. In business since 1980, the company…

MW Industries, the Charlotte-based precision component manufacturer, announced that it’s bringing together 21 of its businesses under a single umbrella: MW Components. The new division is on a mission to help manufacturers accelerate and simplify the entire process of creating, buying, and managing the often complex task of getting the precision parts they need, including fasteners.…

IronRidge, an ESDEC company, has successfully streamlined the process of designing and installing ground-mount, solar-power arrays when using ground screws as the foundation method. In March, the company completed compatibility testing with Krinner Foundations G-Series ground screw and American Ground Screw’s Model-3 ground screw, and now offers a certified systems engineering letter. Both ground screw…