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Mark your calendars: Registration open for 2020 Fastener Fair USA | Fastener Engineering

Registration is now open for the 2020 edition of Fastener Fair USA. The event runs May 18 to 20, 2020 at the Charlotte Convention Center in Charlotte, NC. The show is unique in the industry, offering an unrivaled opportunity for the entire supply ... [Read More]
2020/02/11

When is it better to use rivets rather than screws? | Fastener Engineering

The choice of using threaded fasteners, such as machine screws, or rivets depends on many factor and is complicated by the wide range of fasteners available.(...) via When is it better to use rivets rather than screws? | Fastener Engineering. [Read More]
2020/02/03

The advantages of mechanical fasteners | Fastener Engineering

As a part of the mechanically attached fasteners line of fasteners, PennEngineering’s PROFIL fasteners are permanently and securely attached to metal parts or panels by means of a riveting, piercing or pressing process.(...) via The advantages of ... [Read More]
2020/01/31

Stanley Black & Decker to buy Boeing supplier | Fastener Engineering

American toolmaker, Stanley Black & Decker Inc., recently announced that it’s acquiring Boeing Co BA.N supplier Consolidated Aerospace Manufacturing (CAM) for as much as $1.5 billion. The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals and ... [Read More]
2020/01/30

Southco facility earns IATF 16949 certification | Fastener Engineering

Southco, Inc., a global provider in engineered access solutions, announced that its São Paulo, Brazil facility has earned The International Automotive Task Force (IATF) 16949 Certification.(...) via Southco facility earns IATF 16949 certification | ... [Read More]
2020/01/29

Four tips OEMs should consider when buying automotive fasteners | Fastener Engineering

Automotive OEMs can eliminate or overcome production issues caused by fastening problems by using the design expertise of fastener manufacturers. However, not all fastener manufacturers are created equal.(...) via Four tips OEMs should consider when ... [Read More]
2020/01/28

What is a socket cap screw? | Fastener Engineering

A socket cap screws are machine screws with a cylindrical barrel shaped head containing a hexagonal socket. The head has a smaller diameter than most other machine screw heads, typically just 1.5 times the nominal thread diameter. Socket cap screws ... [Read More]
2020/01/27

Hi-Tech Fasteners’ Canadian facility earns ISO certification | Fastener Engineering

Hi-Tech Fasteners (HTF), a certified, master-stocking distributor of electronic hardware and fasteners, recently expanded its newest Ontario facility and earned its first ISO certification in Canada.(...) via Hi-Tech Fasteners' Canadian facility ... [Read More]
2020/01/24

The how and why behind the Fastener Training Institute | Fastener Engineering

What began nearly 50 years ago as a collaboration between fastener distributors to train new employees has since developed into an international organization for novice and advanced individuals working in the industry. Today, the Fastener Training ... [Read More]
2020/01/24

What is resistance welding? | Fastener Engineering

In resistance welding, the metals are heated by an electrical current and parts are joined by pressure. Copper electrodes are placed on either side of the pieces to be joined. The electrode tips contact the metal sheets and push them together for a ... [Read More]
2020/01/23