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Caterpillar : Researchers Submit Patent Application, “Universal Fastening Device”, for Approval | 4-Traders

 The patent's assignee is Caterpillar Inc. News editors obtained the following quote from the background information supplied by the inventors: "Fasteners may be used on machines, vehicles, and the like (collectively, 'machines') to facilitate ... [Read More]
2015/04/16

Non-chrome Coatings Extend Fastener Product Life | Products Finishing

 Doerken offers its Delta Protekt KL 105 and 120 non-chrome, micro layer coatings that help minimize corrosion. They are environmentally friendly, abrasion- and corrosion-resistant solutions that can help extend fastener product life. Suitable for ... [Read More]
2015/04/14

What’s the Difference Between Resistance-Welded Fasteners and Arc-Welded Studs? | Fasteners content from Machine Design

 Welding is often used to permanently fasten two pieces of metal together, often by robotic welders. Screws and nuts are the most common welded fasteners, but pins and unthreaded studs are often used as locating or bearing surfaces rather than ... [Read More]
2015/04/14

Durovis AG: Neubau für noch mehr Kundennähe | SMM

 1980 gegründet, hat sich die Durovis AG als Zulieferer für kundenspezifische mechanische Bauteile spezialisiert. Zum Kerngeschäft zählen heute aber auch die Herstellung und der Vertrieb von technischen Federn. Zum 35-jährigen Bestehen des ... [Read More]
2015/04/13

Lewis-Goetz acquires Action Industrial – Industrial Supply Magazine

 Lewis-Goetz has acquired Action Industrial Group, a South Carolina-based fabricator and distributor specializing in fasteners, gaskets, hose products and industrial construction tools and supplies. The acquisition will add seven Southeast ... [Read More]
2015/04/12

Incline Equity Partners buys AFC Holdings in first Pittsburgh-region deal since raising fund – Pittsburgh Business Times

 One of Pittsburgh’s largest private equity firms has marked its first local deal since raising a $301 million fund in August 2013. Incline Equity Partners, based in downtown Pittsburgh, on Monday said it has acquired AFC Holdings, a Bridgeville-... [Read More]
2015/04/12

L’aéronautique française garde le cap de la croissance, Aéronautique – Les Echos

 L’aérospatiale reste décidément le meilleur antidépresseur de l’économie française. Pour la cinquième année consécutive, le chiffre d’affaires du secteur a poursuivi sa croissance en 2014, en hausse de 2,9%, à 50,7 milliards d’eu... [Read More]
2015/04/12

Anchor rod on Bay Bridge may have snapped – San Francisco Chronicle

 Caltrans bridge engineer Brian Maroney explains how a section of a Bay Bridge steel anchor rod could rust and crack. Caltrans has uncovered evidence that one of the 25-foot-long rods that anchor the new Bay Bridge eastern span’s tower may ... [Read More]
2015/04/12

Alcoa introduces Camloc 991F quarter-turn with extended grip range | The Engineer

 Camloc, part of Alcoa Fastening Systems, has developed a modified version of its heavy-duty (10kN working load) 991F quarter-turn series — a version designed specifically for the needs of the commercial vehicles industry. The series is designed to ... [Read More]
2015/04/09

Arrow Fastener ‘Races to Build’ In Support of Bergen County Habitat for Humanity – North Jersey Local News

 Saddle Brook,– Employees at Arrow Fastener Company are giving back to the community they live and work in by supporting the 3rd Annual 5k Race to Build hosted by Habitat Bergen on Saturday, April 11th, at Overpeck County Park. Registration will ... [Read More]
2015/04/09