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How is stamping used in fastener manufacturing? | Fastener Engineering

Blanking, piercing, and stamping are highly cost-effective ways to produce a large number of parts from sheet metal. Stamping is the manufacturing process by which a metal sheet is pressed to form a specific shape. Fasteners — such as nuts, bolts, ... [Read More]
2020/10/30

All Integrated Solutions expands distribution center in Atlanta | Fastener Engineering

All Integrated Solutions (AIS), a division of MSC Industrial Supply Co., has announced the expansion of its distribution center network to Atlanta, Georgia. Founded in 1962, AIS is a value-added distributor of industrial production fasteners, ... [Read More]
2020/10/30

TriMas Fastener Sales Decline Continues | Global Fastener News

“The global fastener market was only momentarily frozen and seems to be recovering,” panelist Jamie Lawrence of AVK Industrial Products reflected on 2020’s Covid-19 pandemic.(...) via TriMas Fastener Sales Decline Continues | Global Fastener ... [Read More]
2020/10/30

Association Panelists Optimistic for 2021 | Global Fastener News

“The global fastener market was only momentarily frozen and seems to be recovering,” panelist Jamie Lawrence of AVK Industrial Products reflected on 2020’s Covid-19 pandemic.(...) via Association Panelists Optimistic for 2021 | Global ... [Read More]
2020/10/30

Identifying and eliminating defective wire before it’s formed | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

In industries using wire of various alloys for forming and forging operations, there has long been a need for fewer or even zero defect production, as well as the requirement to reduce tool wear and damage, which is directly affected by the material ... [Read More]
2020/10/30

Automating the “impossible” bolt with an over-sized captivated washer | Fastener Engineering

Visumatic designs and builds automatic feeding and driving equipment to install screws, nuts, bolt. The company recently delivered on an automated fastening promise to a metal stamping manufacturer.(...) via Automating the "impossible" bolt with an ... [Read More]
2020/10/29

Tong Ming Enterprise: Positive Prospect for China’s Domestic Demand in Q4 2020 – Fastener World Inc.

According to Tong Ming's spokeswoman, "With strong domestic demand in China and the upward trend of the int'l nickel price, Tong Ming's monthly sales grow 20% over the same period last year and the outlook for Q4 2020 is positive.(...) via Tong ... [Read More]
2020/10/29

How to prevent nut and bolt self-loosening | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

Maintenance manuals will tell you to tighten threaded bolts, screws and nuts regularly. Failure to do so will not only compromise the performance of your mechanical equipment but could also pose a significant safety risk.(...) via How to prevent ... [Read More]
2020/10/29

Lindapter launches new fixing for ComFlor decking | Fastener + Fixing Technology

Lindapter has announced the immediate availability of the Type COM, a new decking fixing for quickly attaching building services to ComFlor® 60 and ComFlor® 80 profiles manufactured by Tata Steel.(...) via Lindapter launches new fixing for ... [Read More]
2020/10/29

Hafren Fasteners to stay open in Wales firebreak lockdown | Torque-Expo

Hafren Security Fasteners is among the fastener companies remaining open for business during Wales’ Covid-19 firebreak lockdown.(...) via Hafren Fasteners to stay open in Wales firebreak lockdown. [Read More]
2020/10/28