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Mechanical Fasteners Or Endless Splicing: Part 2 | Manufacturing .net

 There are two major processes to choose from when splicing your conveyor belt: mechanical fasteners and endless splicing. Reviewing the available alternatives against the realities of your conveyor system will help you determine which type will ... [Read More]
2013/07/17

Cascade of poor decisions led to broken Bay Bridge bolts, oversight panel says – San Jose Mercury News

 By Lisa Vorderbrueggen Contra Costa Times Posted:   07/09/2013 05:35:24 PM PDT Updated:   07/09/2013 08:41:40 PM PDT OAKLAND -- Taxpayers looking to place blame for the missteps behind the catastrophic failure of steel bolts on the new Bay ... [Read More]
2013/07/17

Digital Angle Gauge Speeds Precision Fastener Torqueing | American Fastener Journal

 The digital angle gauge from Brown Line Metalworks provides precise angle measurements for technicians performing Torque-to-Yield operations. The digital display allows technicians to apply an angular turn to a fastener after torqueing to a preset ... [Read More]
2013/07/17

Track-Bar Fastener | American Fastener Journal

 Chrysler Group LLC will recall approximately 1,060 commercial trucks in North America – more than half of which are in dealer hands – to inspect and replace, if necessary, a track-bar fastener. A track bar secures the axle during suspension ... [Read More]
2013/07/17

Fastenal Second Quarter Sales Up 5.3% | Industrial Distribution

 Winona, MN - The Fastenal Company of Winona, MN reported the results of the quarter ended June 30, 2013. Except for per share information, or as otherwise noted below, dollar amounts are stated in thousands. Net sales (and the related daily ... [Read More]
2013/07/15

Fastenerblog.net: Social Media Observations

 Categories: uncategorizedI welcome input from anyone who has their own Social Media observations, sincerely, I do.  I am still struggling to figure all these things out and figure out which ones work effectively.  So, here are some short observa... [Read More]
2013/07/13

Episode #67 – Back From The Bush (105:36) | Fully Threaded Radio

 Download the MP3 Date: July 11, 2013 By: Fully Threaded Description: As summer temperatures rise, is the fastener industry heating up along with them? What new anti-dumping claim has the NFDA speaking out? And who is the “other” Jim ... [Read More]
2013/07/12

FDI Sees ‘Sluggish-But-Positive Growth’ – Global Fastener News – USA

 The BB&T Capital Markets Fastener Distributor Index (FDI) edged down to 51.3 in June from 52.4 in May. "As in the last few months, the FDI changed technically (worse) but not substantively. June's 51.3 was a bit worse than May's 52.4, but ... [Read More]
2013/07/11

SUMMER 2013 // VOL 36 NO.3 Read Now | Distributor’s Link, Inc – The National Magazine for Fastener Distributors

 About Link Magazine An award winning publication for the Fastener Industry. Servicing the Fastener Distributor market since 1976, we LINK together the industry with its affiliated organizations, reaching the fastener distributor nationwide. ... [Read More]
2013/07/11

‘Vegas Fastener & Mill Supply Expo Reports Gain in Exhibit Space Sales | American Fastener Journal

 The National Industrial Fastener & Mill Supply Expo, October 23-25, 2013, Sands Expo & Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nevada USA is reporting a gain in exhibit space sales over the same period ending June 30, it was announced here today by ... [Read More]
2013/07/09