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Fastenal sales flat in April – Industrial Supply Magazine

 Fastenal reported sales of $331.5 million in April, down 0.9 percent from $334.5 million in April 2015. via Fastenal sales flat in April - Industrial Supply Magazine. [Read More]
2016/05/09

Advance Components Now Stocking A1 Duplex Screw | FastenerJournal

 Advance Components is now a master-stocking distributor for A1 Fasteners & Components. A1 Fasteners manufactures high quality fasteners including the versatile Duplex Screw, which Advance will exclusively stock for our customers.   ... [Read More]
2016/05/09

Leaving EU would make UK less attractive to the likes of Nissan and Hitachi, Japanese PM says – Chronicle Live

 Voting to leave the EU would make the UK “less attractive” to Japanese investors like Nissan and Hitachi, the country’s premier has warned. (...)     via Leaving EU would make UK less attractive to the likes of Nissan ... [Read More]
2016/05/09

What You Need to Know About Plastic Fastener Threading — E & T Fasteners | PRLog

 All screws are not the same.  Just take a look at all the different kinds of screw heads on the market. Just like there are different kinds of screw heads that are used for different reasons, the threading on those screws can also vary depending on ... [Read More]
2016/05/06

Fastener Is Out of This World – Building Products – May 2016

 Construction connector manufacturer Beck Fastener Group was tasked by RUAG Space GmbH of Austria with developing a unique new staple that could be used to secure multi-layered insulation to space satellites. (...)   via Fastener Is Out ... [Read More]
2016/05/06

Vorpa adds anchoring star to its portfolio | Fastener+Fixing

 Vorpa Srl is constantly working on new projects to upgrade its products and technologies – aimed at supporting various needs in the field of construction anchoring – as well as keeping a careful eye on the non-standard fastening component ... [Read More]
2016/05/03

Resistant and watertight fastening | Fastener+Fixing

 Since 1973 Rivit Srl has been developing a wide range of products for the industry, as well as related tools for their installation, including its range of welding studs and the RIVST80. via Resistant and watertight fastening. [Read More]
2016/05/03

Radial and Orbital Riveting Add Finesse to Fastening, Joining | Fasteners content from Machine Design

 Most engineers tend to rely on traditional fastening methods to join parts (see "Impact Riveting: The Old School Approach," below). However, a couple of similar, lesser-known techniques for putting heads on rivets and studs for permanent joints ... [Read More]
2016/05/02

THIS WEEK IN AUTOMATION: Torque Control, 3D Vision Sensors and More > ENGINEERING.com

 The SH-Series is a new automation torque control system engineered for high precision accuracy and repeatable torque control. The high performance robotic fastening system by Mountz allows manufacturers to optimize the assembly area, reduce labor ... [Read More]
2016/05/02

MW Industries: 40 Years of Excellence Delivers Growth | FastenerJournal

   Forty years ago marked the inception of a dynamic Tool & Die Company started by Peter Mess. With a clear vision for the future, it did not take the company long to expand into a custom manufacturing business for washers, fasteners and ... [Read More]
2016/05/02