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JCS video compares worm and nut and bolt hose clamps | FAST

The video shows three sample tests. The first, the mandrel test, measures the input torque that each clamp can handle. As expected, the nut and bolt clamp is stronger here, but JCS says that its worm clamps still handle well over their recommended ... [Read More]
2021/03/19

‘Snapping Bolts’ Questioned In 2017 New York Bridge | Global Fastener News

MEDIA SPOTLIGHT – The Mario Cuomo Bridge, which replaced the rickety and heavily-trafficked Tappan Zee Bridge in 2017, has snapping bolts that create “structural safety” issues that could lead to its collapse, the Albany Times Union reported... [Read More]
2021/03/10

Fastenerblog.net | 10 Minutes with Thom Chustak, Ford Tool

TS: Over the past couple years I have interviewed several distributors, importers and manufacturers. But, I think this is my first interview with someone that supplies the tooling to those companies that are producing the parts. You are kind of the ... [Read More]
2021/03/09

Issue: #128 March 2021 | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

The fastener and fixing industry is used to handling the challenges of fluctuating raw material prices; sea freight container availability; and anti-dumping tariffs. However, never has there been such a situation as there currently is within the ... [Read More]
2021/03/09

Issue 128# March 2021 preview | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

Editor Will Lowry and Deputy Editor Claire Aldridge take you through what to expect in Issue #128 March 2021 of Fastener + Fixing Magazine, including sea freight challenges, anti-dumping perspectives, as well as the latest insights from the fastener ... [Read More]
2021/03/05

Fastenerblog.net | 10 Minutes with John Wachman, Desert Distribution

TS: First of all, congratulations on recently being inducted into the National Fastener Hall of Fame. I know there are multiple reasons why you were considered and ultimately elected into the HOF. But, I’m going to shoot straight with you coming ... [Read More]
2021/03/01

‘Würth Knowing’ NEW YouTube Series, Meet the Hosts! | Fastener News Desk

Fastener News Desk caught up with Würth Industry North America to Meet the Hosts of the NEW YouTube series, very cleverly named Würth Knowing! We have had our eye on Würth over the past year or two after several industry acquisitions, their ... [Read More]
2021/03/01

Fastener World Magazine. | Jan/Feb 2021 Issue n°186

Cover Story Chin Tai Sing Precision Manufactory: OEM/ODM Production for Brass Inserts anc Clinching Fasteners(...) via Fastener World Magazine. Buyer,Seller,Supplier Directory. Adverts. [Read More]
2021/02/28

Wood screws, fastener price rises & more in Torque Magazine | Torque-Expo

The new edition of Torque Magazine is available to read online, while physical copies are on their way to the fastener, tool and related industries.(...) via Wood screws, fastener price rises & more in Torque Magazine. [Read More]
2021/02/25

Video shows huge scale of 2021 container bottleneck at ports | Torque-Expo

A video from the US National Coastguard has illustrated the scale of how busy major ports are in early 2021, as ports struggle to cope with the volume of container ships trying to offload goods.(...) via Video shows huge scale of 2021 container ... [Read More]
2021/02/24