JTM Products, a manufacturer of quality industrial lubricants, introduces a breakthrough multi-use product intended for shop or factory applications: the Barracuda Triple Action Lubricant. Its proprietary formulation delivers superior “bolt-busting” rust penetrant performance on seized fasteners while providing excellent cleaning and corrosion inhibitor protection for metal surfaces. Barracuda Triple Action Lubricant penetrates rust and breaks-free…
Henkel expands adhesive portfolio with the Sonderhoff brand
As of January 1, 2020, all Sonderhoff Group of companies have been merged into the Adhesive Technologies business unit of Henkel AG. The former Sonderhoff sites in Germany, Austria, Italy, and the United States are now also operating under the Henkel name — only the Sonderhoff site in China will continue to operate under its…
When is it better to use rivets rather than screws?
Written by Dr. Jody Muelaner The choice of using threaded fasteners, such as machine screws, or rivets depends on many factor and is complicated by the wide range of fasteners available. The advantages of machine screws and bolts are easy disassembly and reassembly, the ability to reuse the fastener, and the availability of such fastening…
The advantages of mechanical fasteners
As a part of the mechanically attached fasteners line of fasteners, PennEngineering’s PROFIL fasteners are permanently and securely attached to metal parts or panels by means of a riveting, piercing or pressing process. Mechanical fasteners are components used to mechanically join or fasten two or more objects together. Here are a few advantages of mechanical…
Stanley Black & Decker to buy Boeing supplier
American toolmaker, Stanley Black & Decker Inc., recently announced that it’s acquiring Boeing Co BA.N supplier Consolidated Aerospace Manufacturing (CAM) for as much as $1.5 billion. The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions. For example, the agreement is partially based on Boeing’s challenged 737 MAX aircraft meeting certain production goals…
What are thermoset adhesives?
Thermoset adhesives are thermosetting polymers, or plastics, that are used as adhesives. They’re supplied in an uncured state consisting of unlinked monomers. A chemical hardener may be used to cause hardening or curing may be induced by the application of some other stimulus, such as heat or light. Thermoset adhesives have very high strength, excellent…
Bosch Rexroth offers electromechanical kit for easy joining applications
Bosch Rexroth’s new, innovative Smart Function Kit is designed to meet future industrial requirements, providing a complete mechatronics package that’s ready for use across an extremely wide range of standardized pressing and joining applications. The modular kit, consisting of mechanical components, electrical components and software, simplifies product selection and configuration as well as commissioning. The…
Southco facility earns IATF 16949 certification
Southco, Inc., a global provider in engineered access solutions, announced that its São Paulo, Brazil facility has earned The International Automotive Task Force (IATF) 16949 Certification. IATF 16949:2016 is the International Standard for Automotive Quality Management Systems, jointly developed by IATF members, as a common automotive quality system requirement based on International Organization for Standardization…
FTI brings advanced technical training to the Midwest
The Fastener Training Institute (FTI) has announced its next Fastener Training Week training course, which is scheduled for March 16 to 20 in Cleveland, OH. This advanced technical training program is offered in partnership with the Industrial Fasteners Institute and is for fastener distributors, manufacturers, and end users. Fastener Training Week offers five intensive days…
Hydratight celebrates 25 years as ECITB-approved training provider
Global services and training company, Hydratight, is celebrating 25 years as an Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) approved training provider in the area of mechanical joint integrity and on-site machining. Hydratight has worked with the ECITB to deliver specialist bolting training programs since 1994 — including the introduction of the Mechanical Joint Integrity (MJI)…