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Fastenerblog.net | IFE Meet & Greet – Trivia Quiz

At the end of the IFE Meet & Greet, we co-hosted a Virtual Fastener Bash & Trivia Contest with Cris Young of Fastener News Desk. Celebrity guest, Carmen Vertulo, asked the questions and prizes were donated by myself, Fastener News Desk, Volt ... [Read More]
2020/11/16

Dörken zinc flake system approved for for GMW 14083 | Torque-Expo

Coating specialist Dörken have announced that its zinc flake system has once again been approved by General Motors for GMW 14083 specification.(...) via Dörken zinc flake system approved for for GMW 14083. [Read More]
2020/11/16

How to reduce galling in stainless steel fastener applications | Fastener Engineering

Screws threaded into blind tapped holes are commonly affected by galling and components made of stainless steel are especially susceptible. Stainless steel fasteners are widely used in corrosive environments for their superb corrosion-resistance but ... [Read More]
2020/11/16

Brighton-Best launches new, heavy-duty screw anchor | Fastener Engineering

The U.S. Anchor Division of Brighton-Best International (BBI), a master fastener distributor, recently announced the addition of the Tapking HD, heavy-duty concrete screw anchor.(...) via Brighton-Best launches new, heavy-duty screw anchor | ... [Read More]
2020/11/16

Fronius’ new prototype center offers welding, simulations & quality checks | Fastener Engineering

This December, Fronius will begin offering automotive manufacturers, suppliers, and integrators the option to outsource prototype construction. The company’s welding technology specialists will work with customers to develop the ideal solution for ... [Read More]
2020/11/16

IFE Panelist Kerr: Robots ‘Pervasive’ by 2030 | Global Fastener News

As a panelist in a 2020 International Fastener Expo virtual session on fastener manufacturing, Charlie Kerr of Kerr Lakeside noted that while a small robot may cost $12,000 today, robots can work 24/7, don’t show up late for work and don’t call ... [Read More]
2020/11/16

WIS Virtual Experiences – new ways of presenting | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

After two years of development and testing, Würth Industrie Service GmbH & Co KG, in collaboration with the iHUB team (Innovation HUB), has succeeded in creating a completely new and innovative system for interactive networking with customers ... [Read More]
2020/11/16

Issue #126 November 2020 Preview | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

In this episode of Fastener Talk, Editor Will Lowry and Deputy Editor Claire Aldridge take you through what to expect in Issue #126 November 2020 of Fastener + Fixing Magazine.(...) via Issue #126 November 2020 Preview | Fastener + Fixing Magazine. [Read More]
2020/11/13

Kelly: COVID-19 Effects To Continue “Well Into Next Year” | Global Fastener News

The effects of Covid-19 will continue “well into next year,” Larry Kelly of Buckeye Fasteners expects.(...) via Kelly: COVID-19 Effects To Continue “Well Into Next Year” | Global Fastener News. [Read More]
2020/11/13

Fasteners Inc. names new VP of sales | Fastener Engineering

Fasteners Inc. Southwest Supply and Professional Contractor Supply, a major distributor of industrial tools and construction supplies, named a new VP of sales at its Las Vegas location. Congratulations to industry veteran, Brett Wilson.(...) via ... [Read More]
2020/11/13