Palight Trimboard (a part of the Westlake Royal Building Products family) has been rebranded to Skytrim, a sophisticated line of PVC trim options. Skytrim offers a complete line of PVC trim options, including trimboards, sheets, mouldings, and the innovative Cortex Fastening System. The Skytrim Cortex Fastening System is a fast and easy way to hide fastener…
What are the common screw-head types?
~ 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,…
Introducing GHOST Magnetic Fastening Technology
GHOST Fastening Technology is ideal for achieving tight security and sleek aesthetics. This new PEM capability produces a fully concealed fastener with zero visible evidence of disassembly once engaged. PEM is one of PennEngineering’s top brands, a global provider to the fastening industry. How it works PEM GHOST Fastening Technology uses a fully concealed, grip-lock…
Watch Visumatic’s six-axis collaborative robot in action
Visumatic, an expert in automated fastening technology, built the new fastening cobot assembly platform as a rapid deployment solution to reduce labor costs. This flexible blend of technologies can be implemented on an existing line or as a portable screwdriving workstation. The new turnkey robotic screwdriving assembly cell offers flexibility, so it can be implemented…
A new pre-assembled captive fastening system
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…
New fastener accessory for threaded holes
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…
The microPEM Tacks: Stronger and thinner fasteners for micro applications
The microPEM Tack family of fastening solutions are lighter, stronger, and smaller in size than conventional micro fasteners, making them ideal for consumer electronics applications. PEM is one of PennEngineering’s top brands, a global provider to the fastening industry. microPEM Tack fasteners are designed to fit within a smaller envelope, offering better process control and…
The different fastener tightening methods
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…
National Nail earns award for outstanding growth and community service
National Nail announced that it has won The Association for Corporate Growth (ACG) Western Michigan’s annual Outstanding Growth Award. National Nail is a global innovator of tool and fastener brands, including CAMO, STINGER, and PRO-FIT. The award honors a local company that demonstrates sustained growth in sales, profitability, employment, and community involvement. National Nail is…
ZAGO’s sealing fasteners selected to secure and protect wind turbines
Primus Wind Power is positioning itself to meet heightened demand for its wind turbines. The Colorado-based manufacturer received funding from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory to optimize wind-turbine system designs and contribute to deployment efforts in the U.S. Part of the process includes prototyping and testing hardware and components that are resilient and can outperform in…