Finding strength in community We’re in challenging times. Social distancing has become a way of life. Events and conferences are banned, borders are shut down, and several workplaces have temporarily closed or must work remotely. Companies deemed essential have implemented new safety precautions and limited staff. It’s a struggle that’s impacted nearly everyone worldwide and,…
Stanley Black & Decker rolls out $10M COVID-19 relief program
Stanley Black & Decker announced a $10+ million comprehensive COVID-19 philanthropic outreach program to help its communities and employees around the world combat the effects of the pandemic. The company provides critical support for those who keep the world’s critical infrastructure running. The company’s tools and storage units, engineered fasteners and security solutions are used by…
Hack the Crisis: A Q&A with the president and CEO of Hernon
As the fight against COVID-19 continues, the team at Fastener Engineering (FE) has been interviewing essential manufacturers and suppliers. We’ve been interested in learning how companies are coping and handling the workload — particularly given the current rules and restrictions, such as social distancing. In this Q&A, Harry Arnon, president and CEO of Hernon Manufacturing…
What’s the difference between consumable and non-consumable electrodes in welding?
Written by Miles Budimir Senior Editor, WTWH Media Electrodes are used in all-electric arc welding processes. In each of these processes, the electrode is used to create the electric arc between the electrode and the metals to be welded together, generating the heat with which to melt the base metals. The electrodes used in arc…
D&D’s Shut It four-corner mounting bracket offers more installation options
D&D Technologies, a provider of high-performance gate hardware, has expanded its mounting bracket line by introducing three new sizes of its half bolt-on line: A 4-inch Half Bolt-on with aluminum A 4-inch Half Bolt-on with steel/aluminum combo A six-inch Half Bolt-on with aluminum. These new brackets, suitable for 4 and 6-inch fence posts, are designed…
How surface frictions can affect torque
Doerken MKS, specialists in coating and anti-corrosion protection, will be at Booth 401 during the 2020 Fastener Fair USA show this summer. Stop by to speak with the Doerken MKS U.S. team. The Fastener Fair will take place at the Charlotte Convention Center and has been rescheduled to July 13-15, 2020. Also invaluable is the…
Master Bond’s two-part epoxy system passes ISO 10993-5 certification
Master Bond‘s EP40Med, a two-part epoxy system, combines toughness and a low tensile modulus while still providing a relatively high lap shear strength. It meets the requirements of ISO 10993-5 testing and is, therefore, considered non-cytotoxic. This compound can be used for bonding, sealing, coating, and encapsulating. EP40Med resists sterilization to gamma, EtO, chemicals,…
Southco updates its line of hood latches
Southco, Inc., a provider in engineered access hardware, has refreshed its successful line of hood latches to accommodate the space limitations of next-generation servers and data centers. The new and improved HH Hood Latch features a thin profile, maintaining robust performance with a form factor of just eight millimeters. The redesigned latch features an easy-to-use…
Hack the Crisis: Mudge Fasteners shares how it’s managing as an essential supplier
In this audio interview, Fastener Engineering speaks with Marisa Mudge, marketing manager with Mudge Fasteners, Inc., a nationally recognized and essential component supplier. Mudge Fasteners is still open for business and, to this end, Marisa kindly agreed to discuss the measures the company has put into place, given the current health concerns and challenges related…
Impact of Industry 4.0: Keynote to open Fastener Fair USA
Industrial distributors in many sectors are facing a reckoning as OEM customers automated the manufacturing operations. Parts suppliers in many sectors are heeding client demands for seamless connection to order and inventory management systems, quality documentation and chain of custody tracking, as well increased precision in parts counts and packaging. This change, brought about by…