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What’s the Difference Between Thread-Forming and Thread-Cutting Tapping Screws? | Fasteners content from Machine Design

 Tapping screws form mating threads in materials they are driven into. There are two basic types: thread forming and thread cutting. The thread-forming screw displaced material around the pilot hole so that it flows around the screw’s threads. ... [Read More]
2015/07/16

Fastenal sales up 5 percent – Industrial Supply Magazine

 Fastenal Company reported sales for the second quarter were $997.8 million, a 5 percent increase over sales of $949.9 million in last year's second quarter. Daily sales for the quarter were $15.6 million, compared to $ (...) via Fastenal ... [Read More]
2015/07/16

Fastener Customers Reject 3D Printers for Future Supplies, says FMW Fasteners — HOUSTON, July 15, 2015 /PRNewswire/ —

 HOUSTON, July 15, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- According to the latest business survey from FMW Fasteners, customers are fairly clear they do not see 3D printers as a viable option to produce their future supplies. Nearly 60 percent of those surveyed ... [Read More]
2015/07/15

Wurth Group acquires Northern Safety – Industrial Supply Magazine

 Posted July 15, 2015 Wurth Group acquires Northern Safety The German-based Würth Group announced the acquisition of Northern Safety and Industrial. Northern Safety is now operating as an allied company within Würth Industry of North America ... [Read More]
2015/07/15

Northbrook Fire at ND Industries Across from Northbrook Gymnastics Training Center on Raymond Drive | The Cardinal

 Wed July 15 2015 10:57 am Northbrook police and firefighter/paramedics responded about 8:35 AM Wednesday to multiple calls of a commercial building fire at 1840 Raymond Drive Northbrook, IL. Police and firefighter/paramedics received a report ... [Read More]
2015/07/15

TR to host Uckfield Grand Prix – TRfastenings

 TR Fastenings would like to offer its congratulations to Rocks Park Primary School in Uckfield who are the winners of the 2015 Uckfield Grand Prix. It was a great day of racing, in spite of inclement weather conditions and well done to all the ... [Read More]
2015/07/15

Globalization Regulates Fastener Finishing – Global Fastener News – USA

 Longer product life, “invisible” finishes, friction control, more durability with less thickness and increased usage of nano-technology are the future of fastener finishes, Brian Lowry told the National Fastener Distributors Association. Lo... [Read More]
2015/07/14

​Securing bolted joints under high vibration – Fastener+Fixing

 Against the backdrop of optimised construction with less volumes and material inputs, in accordance with the principles of lightweight design, reliable securing methods for fasteners have become ever more critical. With space limitations resulting ... [Read More]
2015/07/14

3-D Printed Engine? – Fastenerblog.net

 I’m in the middle of reading a book about Elon Musk, written by Ashlee Vance.  Fascinating book in a lot of different ways.  Of course, Elon Musk’s name is associated with PayPal, Tesla Motors and SpaceX. On page 257 there is a description ... [Read More]
2015/07/13

Bombardier : FAA Issues Airworthiness Directives for Bombardier, Bell Helicopter Textron Canada, Piper Aircraft | 4-Traders

 The U.S. Department of Transportation'sFederal Aviation Administration issued the following airworthiness directives: * We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Bombardier, Inc. Model DHC-8-400 series airplanes. This AD was ... [Read More]
2015/07/10