American Fastener Journal

High Salt Screws from Beacon | FastenerJournal

Beacon Fasteners and Components has expanded its thread forming line again by stocking High Salt Spray Full Trilobe Thread Forming Screws. Parts are steel-zinc RoHS with a high salt spray plating of 96 hours to white rust and 120 hours to red rust. ... [Read More]
2016/04/21

New PEM® Type SMPP™ Self-Clinching Nuts Install with Minimal Footprint in Ultra-Thin Stainless Steel Sheets

New PEM® Type SMPP™ self-clinching nuts from PennEngineering® install permanently in ultra-thin stainless steel sheets and provide dimensionally ideal solutions for stainless assemblies where space for attachment hardware may be limited. A ... [Read More]
2016/04/11

NCFA Distributor Social May 12 in Ohio | FastenerJournal

The much-anticipated NCFA Distributor Social is coming up on Thursday, May 12 at the Crowne Plaza in Independence, OH. This will be our eighth year hosting this unique networking event. It is with the generous support of our valued suppliers that ... [Read More]
2016/04/04

Pivot Point Incorporated Launches New Website | FastenerJournal

Pivot Point Incorporated, a manufacturer of Non-Threaded Fastener Solutions and Wire Rope Lanyards, has launched their new website at www.pivotpins.com. This all new website features an integrated product configuration cap   http://www.... [Read More]
2016/04/01

Various News from Brighton-Best International | FastenerJournal

Brighton-Best International (BBI) has been approved by Miami Dade County for its “ULTRAWEDGE” wedge anchor. The NOA # is: 14-0902.09. The Proferred U.S. Anchor UltraWedge is approved to comply with the Florida building Code, including High ... [Read More]
2016/03/28

Smalley goes … Smaller! | FastenerJournal

From medical devices to electronics, the world around us is getting smaller. “How small can you go?” This is one of the questions a Smalley engineer hears all the time … but a better question is how small do you need? As The Engineer’s ... [Read More]
2016/03/28

NFDA: AIM Mentor Program, Manufacturing Rebound Continues, & Job Growth Numbers | FastenerJournal

  The NFDA has several news items to share: 1. NFDA, in partnership with Young Fastener Professionals association, has launched Advancing Individuals Through Mentoring (AIM) to help the fastener industry prepare the next generation of ... [Read More]
2016/03/28

North East Fasteners Announces Registrations, Approvals | FastenerJournal

Already being in compliance with the International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR), NEF has just completed the registration process. The company has been and will continue to comply with all applicable U.S export control laws and regulations, ... [Read More]
2016/03/21

Falcon Fastening Solutions Saves Manufacturers 14 Percent in 2015 | FastenerJournal

Falcon Fastening Solutions, Inc., a cost-reduction specialist for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) using production components in high-volume, reports an average customer cost savings of 14.4 percent for 2015.   http://www.fasten... [Read More]
2016/03/14

Hi-Tech Fasteners of Canada, Inc. Acquires Industrial Fastener Business | FastenerJournal

  Hi-Tech Fasteners of Canada, Inc. of Mississauga, Ontario, announced it has purchased the Canadian-based industrial fastener business of Wesco Aircraft. “We are very excited about the opportunity to further expand our (...) http://w... [Read More]
2016/03/09