EFC International, a global supplier of specialty engineered fasteners, announced the addition of air-filter clips and specialty air-filter fasteners to their product line. The new components are from Springfield Spring & Stamping, a manufacturer of standard and custom air-filter holding frame clips in the United States. The product line is complementary to EFC’s current HVACR…
Herrmann Ultrasonics adds communication and ergonomics to ultrasonic welding
Herrmann Ultrasonics has provided a new dimension of communication and ergonomics in ultrasonic welding with the introduction of the new HiQ product line. The HiQ G2 is the first series-produced premium ultrasonic welding system to possess the flexibility of a customized machine. The minutely revamped controller software connects the operator with the machine. All machine…
Rockford Fastener joins EFG
Elgin Fastener Group (EFG), a North American provider of system-critical engineered fastening solutions, announced that it has acquired Rockford Fastener, a manufacturer of specialty fasteners well-known for its quality and customer responsiveness. “The combination of Rockford and EFG creates an exciting opportunity for our company, for our customers, and for our shareholders,” said Brian Nadel,…
What are pressure adhesives?
Written by Dr. Jody Muelaner Pressure adhesive, also known as pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) or self-adhesive, flows between the surfaces being bonded. If the surfaces are smooth enough to get close together, the viscosity of the thin film combined with molecular interactions, form a strong bond. This is the type of adhesive used on self-adhesive tapes…
MiddleGround Capital acquires EDSCO Fasteners
MiddleGround Capital, a private equity firm that makes control investments in North American middle market B2B industrial and specialty distribution companies, announced that it has fully completed its acquisition of EDSCO Fasteners. EDSCO is a manufacturer of mission-critical anchoring systems for power transmission poles and other large steel structures. EDSCO’s anchoring systems are predominantly embedded…
What is a lock nut and how does it work?
Written by Dr. Jody Muelaner A lock nut is a nut that resists loosening under vibration and torque. There are many types of lock nut but they can be broadly divided into those that use friction to prevent loosening and those that offer some form of positive locking device. Friction lock nuts Lock nuts…
D&D Technologies introduces LokkLatch 3 Plus versatile gate latch
D&D Technologies has introduced the LokkLatch 3 Plus to its versatile line of LokkLatch gate latches. With its simplified through-post installation, LokkLatch 3 Plus provides a residential gate latch that locks and unlocks from both sides of the gate. “It is the perfect mid-level complement to D&D’s popular LokkLatch line that includes the general purpose…
Southwestern Fastener Association announces new president
BTM Manufacturing recently announced that its president, Jake Davis, will also be serving as president of the Southwestern Fastener Association (SFA) this year. SFA has supported the fastener industry since1975 with members from across the U.S. “I am honored and thrilled to be continuing my term with the Southwestern Fastener Association. As president, I look…
What is ultrasonic welding?
Written by Miles Budimir Senior Editor, WTWH Media Welding is a process used to join together two materials. These are typically metals but can also be plastics. The main mechanism of welding is heat; the parts to be joined are melted and then fused together during cooling. The most familiar welding technique involves the…
The use of Teflon in fasteners and custom parts
Teflon (PTFE) is often fabricated into fasteners, such as screws, hex nuts, hex head cap screws, flat washers, and others. It is also used to fabricate custom parts. However, this material can only be turned, or made into parts on a CNC machine. It can also be compression molded though is unable to be injection-molded.…