Fastener Engineering

FTI’s Fastener Training Week to take place live this December | Fastener Engineering

This year, FTI‘s Fastener Training Week will take place December 7 to 10 in Cleveland, Ohio. FTI, or the Fastener Training Institute, is a non-profit organization dedicated to high-quality training opportunities in the fastener industry.(...) via ... [Read More]
2020/09/23

How digitalization can lead to smarter fasteners | Fastener Engineering

Several studies suggest that at least one to two hours are lost in productivity every day because workers are searching for or gathering important documents — many of which are still paper documents. A report specific to the construction industry ... [Read More]
2020/09/23

What is a castellated nut and where is it used? | Fastener Engineering

A castellated nut, also known as a castle nut, has three notches in one end, giving an appearance similar to the crenellated battlements of a castle. Castellated nuts are a positive locking device that’s used to ensure that the nut remains affixed ... [Read More]
2020/09/21

Ken Forging offers high-quality, drop-forged industrial hardware | Fastener Engineering

Ken Forging is a family-owned, fully integrated metal working company located in Northeast Ohio and a domestic manufacturer of drop-forged industrial hardware.(...) via Ken Forging offers high-quality, drop-forged industrial hardware | Fastener ... [Read More]
2020/09/18

Industrial distributor Bolts & Nuts rebrands as Stock’d Supply | Fastener Engineering

Bolts & Nuts Corp., a nationwide industrial distribution firm based in Chattanooga, TN, has changed its name and re-branded as Stock’d Supply in recognition of the several recent acquisitions it has closed — and as organic investment in ... [Read More]
2020/09/17

Advanced technology for plastics staking and swaging | Fastener Engineering

Plastic swaging and staking technology is a widely used, low-cost method for connecting or “capturing” components made of many materials to plastic-based parts. Typical staking and swaging processes include heat staking, thermal insertion, or ... [Read More]
2020/09/16

Western Wire offers online visual index of wire fasteners | Fastener Engineering

Western Wire, which provides a diverse product line of industrial wire products and fasteners, offers an online visual index of its components.(...) via Western Wire offers online visual index of wire fasteners | Fastener Engineering. [Read More]
2020/09/11

Going digital with Perlane Sales | Fastener Engineering

Months before the pandemic hit, Ken DeCrane felt it was time to digitalize a few of the services offered at Perlane Sales Inc., a distributor and engineered partner of fasteners and tools.(...) via Going digital with Perlane Sales | Fastener ... [Read More]
2020/09/10

ND Industries’ Thermoloc processed parts save weight and costs | Fastener Engineering

ND Industries‘ line of Thermoloc­ pre-applied processes were developed as chemical alternatives to all metal locking features.(...) via ND Industries' Thermoloc processed parts save weight and costs | Fastener Engineering. [Read More]
2020/09/08

HYTORC’s new J-Washer offers a locking feature that keeps bolts tight | Fastener Engineering

The new HYTORC J-Washer takes the HYTORC Reaction Washer to a new level by adding a locking feature that minimizes loosening to keep bolts tight under dynamic loads.(...) via HYTORC's new J-Washer offers a locking feature that keeps bolts tight | ... [Read More]
2020/09/03