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Southco launches redesigned website | Fastener Engineering

 Southco, Inc., a global provider of engineered access solutions, announce the relaunch of a completely redesigned and refreshed website — southco.com.(...) via Southco launches redesigned website | Fastener Engineering. [Read More]
2020/06/22

What are combi head screws? | Fastener Engineering

 Combi head screws, also called combination head or combo head screws, are externally threaded fasteners with torquing heads. They feature a socket designed to engage with two or more types of internal drivers.(...) via What are combi head screws? | ... [Read More]
2020/06/19

Bulten manufacturing process reduces carbon emissions by 30% | Fastener Engineering

 Bulten, a supplier of fasteners to the automotive industry, has launched a new fastener product family, “BUFOe”, which drastically reduces carbon dioxide emissions — and, at the same time, halves energy consumption during the manufacturing ... [Read More]
2020/06/18

Shimtech renamed Avantus Aerospace | Fastener Engineering

 Shimtech Industries, a group of aerospace manufacturing companies in North America and Europe, will become Avantus Aerospace. After 50+ years in the industry, Avantus companies have evolved to manufacture products beyond shims.(...) via Shimtech ... [Read More]
2020/06/18

A new design promises to prevent fastener loosening in vehicles | Fastener Engineering

 In any type of vehicle – whether a car, motorcycle, construction or farming equipment, or even an airplane — there can be severe consequences if critical fasteners loosen or fail during operation. If this occurs, it not only affects the function ... [Read More]
2020/06/17

How a new product invention led to a global manufacturing company | Fastener Engineering

 With a workshop of sorts set up in his garage, K.A. Swanstrom developed a revolutionary product in the early 1940s — one that would reduce time, labor, weight, and inventory on many assembly jobs. This new self-clinching fastener was easy-to-ins... [Read More]
2020/06/17

Mill-Max expands line of spring pin mating products | Fastener Engineering

 Mill-Max Manufacturing Corp. has expanded its family of spring pin mating products, with four new series offering additional diameter and height options. These low-profile SMT disc shaped terminals are ideal for applications where vertical space is ... [Read More]
2020/06/16

Tristar meets demand for critical fasteners for ventilators | Fastener Engineering

 As the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic continues in the U.S., GM/Ventec, and other medical equipment manufacturers have continued their aggressive timetable to ramp-up production of ventilators that have been in short supply. To this end, Connecti... [Read More]
2020/06/15

Emerson’s Laser Welder improves manufacturing efficiency and quality of smaller plastic parts | Fastener Engineering

 Emerson recently introduced the Branson GLX Micro Laser Welder, supporting the need to manufacture smaller and more delicate plastic parts used in the medical and consumer electronics industries. The bench-top version of the GLX Series uses advanced ... [Read More]
2020/06/15

How are fasteners tested? Find out in this webinar | Fastener Engineering

 Fasteners may seem like simple enough components. However, have you ever wondered about the assortment of test choices available…including for tensile strength, shear strength, hardness, and corrosion?(...) via How are fasteners tested? Find out ... [Read More]
2020/06/09