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U.S. industrial fastener sector to increase by 2.7% CAGR through 2023 | Fastener Engineering

 The demand for industrial fasteners in the United States is expected to increase 2.7% per year through 2023 to $16.5 billion, according to the Freedonia Group, an international business research company.(...) via U.S. industrial fastener sector to ... [Read More]
2019/12/30

What are pan head screws? | Fastener Engineering

 Pan head screws take their name from the appearance of their head, which looks similar to an upside-down frying pan. Pan head screws are a common head type of non-countersunk screw head used in wood screws, self-tapping screws, self-drilling screws, ... [Read More]
2019/12/27

What is a standoff? | Fastener Engineering

 A standoff is a threaded fastener used to hold two parts a set distance apart. At each end a standoff may have a threaded shaft (male) or a threaded hole (female). They may, therefore, be designated as male/male, male/female, or female/female.(...... [Read More]
2019/12/27

What are industrial seals? | Fastener Engineering

 Industrial seals are used to prevent leakage, hold pressure, and deflect contamination at interfaces between components. Industrial seals are used at static and dynamic interfaces. Examples of static interfaces include the entry point of bolts and ... [Read More]
2019/12/13

Four benefits of using eccentric lock washers | Fastener Engineering

 Eccentric lock washers are washers that can be combined with commercially available hex nuts to prevent screw loosening. These washers, which are available from NBK, require no special tools for fastening. This means they are as easy to use as ... [Read More]
2019/12/12

What is a prismatic joint? | Fastener Engineering

 A prismatic joint is a connection between two objects that allows relative motion along a single axis. Motion that’s perpendicular to this axis (or rotation about any axis) is prevented. This means the joint has one degree of freedom (1-DOF).(..... [Read More]
2019/12/11

New lubrication ensures smooth fastening and corrosion protection | Fastener Engineering

 To prevent thread-rolling screws from corroding, Dörken MKS-Systeme GmbH & Co now offers an advanced coating system. The new lubrication provides a high level of corrosion protection and simultaneously enables a smooth fastening.(...) via New ... [Read More]
2019/12/10

Maxbolt’s built-in, load-monitoring device reduces downtime and joint failures | Fastener Engineering

 Bolts and fasteners might be small, but their failure can cause big problems. In some critical industries — including processing, mining, and energy — joint failure is considered a major safety issue and keeping up with replacements is costly. ... [Read More]
2019/11/27

Agrati invests $4 million in Ohio threaded-nut facility | Fastener Engineering

 Italy’s Agrati Group, a global manufacturer of automotive fasteners, recently completed a $4 million investment in industrial machinery and equipment at its Tiffin, Ohio plant. The project took place throughout calendar year 2019, follows a $1.6 ... [Read More]
2019/11/27

The father and daughter team behind Mudge Fasteners | Fastener Engineering

 When Paul Mudge decided to open a fastener company back in the mid-70s, little did he realize his business — Mudge Fasteners, Inc. — would become a nationally recognized supplier, or that his daughter (who was barely four years old at the time) ... [Read More]
2019/11/26