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What is Hexavalent Chromium Anyway? | American Fastener Journal

 You may have noticed a spate of news lately about hexavalent chromium. This substance occurs naturally in ores but can cause problems when humans are exposed to it, and its use has become increasingly regulated by environmental ... Source : ... [Read More]
2011/05/18

New Hydraulic Wrench Testers For Accurate Calibration | American Fastener Journal

 Norbar Torque Tools introduces a new range of products for testing hydraulic torque wrenches with torque ranges from 185 ft.lb - 59,000 ft.lb. (250 N.m - 80,000 N.m.). Comprised of a hydraulic tool calibration fixture and a transducer linked to a ... [Read More]
2011/05/18

Ty-Rap® Extra High Temperature Cable Ties Provide Economical Alternative to Metallic Fasteners | American Fastener Journal

 New Product from Thomas & Betts is Faster and Easier to Install than Metallic Fasteners, Lacing Cord or Tape Ty-Rap® Extra High Temperature Cable Ties from Thomas & Betts are made of an advanced heat-resistant nylon and provide a ... [Read More]
2011/05/16

Boker’s Announces Tab Washers are Now Available | American Fastener Journal

 Boker’s, Inc. announces that tab washers, offered in a wide variety of sizes and materials, are now available as part of their washer manufacturing capability. Tab washer sizes include outside diameters ranging from .080 inches to 6.000 inches, in ... [Read More]
2011/05/16

FMW Fasteners Expands Web Store to Include Swan Secure Premium Corrosion Resistant Fasteners | American Fastener Journal

 Company now offering premium stainless steel decking screws to online consumers requiring high-quality corrosion resistant fasteners for roofing, siding and decking applications. ... Source : American Fastener Journal – Read full article on the ... [Read More]
2011/05/15

Fasteners Will Be Lasermarked for Traceability | American Fastener Journal

 Demanding applications and require maximum quality control of fastening products can now benefit from improved traceability as locking washer specialist Nord-Lock is gradually introducing a laser marking for each washer pair it produces. The mark ... [Read More]
2011/05/14

AHW Hires Eagle Force | American Fastener Journal

 AS9120 Certification on Track for November 2011 June 3, 2011 marks Aircraft Hardware West’s nine year anniversary. This milestone represents a history of steady growth by a company committed to providing the highest level of quality products ... [Read More]
2011/05/09

Reducing Vehicle Weight | American Fastener Journal

 Innovative fastener technology helps eliminate the weight and complexity of secondary locking featuresWhether it is for ground vehicles, planes, or satellites, lighter is better – and often required – not only for fuel efficiency but for ... [Read More]
2011/05/09

Permanent Technologies Assesses Market Potential for TineLok Through Licensing and Royalty Agreements With Established and Proven Channels of Distribution | American Fastener Journal

 Permanent Technologies, Inc. is Evaluating Established Fastener Distributors Across the United States to Commercialize the TineLok Vibration Proof Fastening System Permanent Technologies announced that it is pursuing a sales and marketing ... [Read More]
2011/05/04

Nucor Steel placing Conway Arkansas Fastener Plant up For Sale | American Fastener Journal

 Nucor Steel Fastener Division is offering for sale their former fastener plant in Conway, Arkansas. The plant has been idle for more than 10 years due to import fastener competition. ... Source : American Fastener Journal – Read full article on ... [Read More]
2011/05/03