American Fastener Journal

FASTENER TRADENAMES located on website www.usfastenersources.com continues to grow | American Fastener Journal

Posted Date: 01/11/2011 The unique website www.usfastenersources.com for fastener sourcing and fastener tradenames continues to grow daily and weekly. This news release is just about the FASTENER TRADENAME section of the website. First off, it ... [Read More]
2011/01/11

ZnCoat™ FINISH – NEW HIGH PERFORMANCE ALTERNATIVE TO ZINC PLATING | American Fastener Journal

Posted Date: 01/10/2011 NOF Metal Coatings North America Inc. and Curtis Metal Finishing Company are launching ZnCoat, a revolutionary new finish that offers effective solutions for the problems that have been encountered by users of zinc plating ... [Read More]
2011/01/11

Zepol Reports December Containerized Imports Shrink 9.49% | American Fastener Journal

Posted Date: 01/11/2011 Total container trade falls short for the fourth month Zepol Corporation, the leading trade intelligence company, reports that import shipment volume for December, measured in TEUs, decreased 9.49% from November and ... [Read More]
2011/01/10

Buying and selling parts is easier – and free – with fipart | American Fastener Journal

Posted Date: 01/10/2011 fipart is the only European-based aviation parts locator system that can be used for free fipart has launched a new campaign to increase awareness of its free membership. The campaign aims to highlight the most import... [Read More]
2011/01/10

Bollhoff Fastenings hand held screw driving system set for trade show launch | American Fastener Journal

Posted Date: 01/09/2011Böllhoff Fastenings will debut its latest screw driving system at the Southern Manufacturing show next February at Five, Farnborough. The company tells us the blow-fed system can take out cost and optimise manufacturing ... [Read More]
2011/01/09

BAS Components plans strategic development for the new year | American Fastener Journal

Posted Date: 01/09/2011 Pembroke based BAS Components will start the New Year under new ownership and with renewed enthusiasm for its strategic direction in the sheet metal and fastener sector. The company has been sold by its previous parent TT ... [Read More]
2011/01/09

Torque calculator available as an App | American Fastener Journal

Posted Date: 01/17/2011 A handy torque conversion calculator is available as a free download on Android and iPhone systems from Norbar Torque Tools. Similar to the calculator featured on the company’s website, the new app offers instant ... [Read More]
2011/01/07

Simpson Strong-Tie Showcases Several New Products at IBS | American Fastener Journal

Posted Date: 01/04/2011 In gearing up for 2011 residential construction, Simpson Strong-Tie unveils several new structural products at the 67th annual International Builders’ Show in Orlando, January 12-15, 2011, in booth W1713. New Product ... [Read More]
2011/01/05

Sherex Fastening Solutions, LLC Launches SFS FLEX-5 Tool | American Fastener Journal

Posted Date: 01/03/2011Sherex Fastening Solutions, an industry leader in the manufacturing and distribution of blind rivet nuts & other specialty fasteners has introduced a new rivet nut insert installation tool, the SFS FLEX-5 Tool. The new ... [Read More]
2011/01/05

AFJ FASTENER QUIZ – NUTS 01/03/2011 | American Fastener Journal

Posted Date: 01/03/2011 AFJ FASTENER QUIZ QUESTION #1 When nuts are stripping in application due to dilation, should one _____ INCREASE THE WALL THICKNESS or _____ ADD HEIGHT to cure the problem? QUESTION #2 True or False: When a ... [Read More]
2011/01/05