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What materials are used in fastening? | Fastener Engineering

There are many considerations when selecting the ideal type and material for fasteners. For example, the material selected typically must be reliable, cost-effective, and maintain durability in the environment it’s in. This often means the ... [Read More]
2020/03/31

Mark your calendars: This year’s Fastener Fair USA includes all industry segments | Fastener Engineering

North America’s fastest-growing expo for the fastener industry, Fastener Fair USA, will host its third-annual trade show and conference at the Charlotte Convention Center in North Carolina. The event is now set for July 13 to 15, 2020.(...) via ... [Read More]
2020/03/31

The importance of properly sealed components | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

Users that work with electronics or machinery in hostile or challenging environments, know the value of keeping equipment in peak condition. After all, even the slightest flaw in a system could force it to be taken out of commission altogether, ... [Read More]
2020/03/31

Full range for metal forming industry | Fastener + Fixing Magazine

National Machinery and its alliance partners – SMART Machinery Srl, Nakashimada Engineering Works, Mectron Inspection Engineering and Drawing Technology Inc – are able to offer a full machine range for the metal forming industry.(...) via Full ... [Read More]
2020/03/31

Lawrence: “I Doubt Your Suppliers Are Enamored with Amazon” | Global Fastener News

What NFDA and Pac-West distributors need to do to “go head-to-head with the Amazon world” is “develop new services and get paid for the services.”(...) via Lawrence: “I Doubt Your Suppliers Are Enamored with Amazon” | Global Fastener ... [Read More]
2020/03/30

COPING WITH COVID: Warren Fasteners South | Charleston Business Journal

While many businesses struggle to stay afloat, Harlan Joelson said things have been extremely busy at Warren Fastenings South. The company provides wholesale fasteners and components, including brackets, casters, clamps, clips and drill bits.(.... [Read More]
2020/03/30

Three-Day Fastener Training in Illinois POSTPONED, Rescheduled for October | American Fastener Journal

“Fundamentals of Threaded Fasteners and Joint Design for Engineers and Designers,” the inaugural session of a new fastener training opportunity, originally scheduled for April 28-30, 2020, has been POSTPONED due to the COVID-19 public health ... [Read More]
2020/03/30

What is stress-corrosion cracking and why does it occur? | Fastener Engineering

The stress-corrosion cracking of screws is a phenomenon where corrosion-resistant materials, such as stainless steel, become cracked and damaged. It typically occurs in alloys, such as stainless steel, and not in pure metals.(...) via What is ... [Read More]
2020/03/30

How ultrasonic metal welding technology bonds non-ferrous metals | Fastener Engineering

For nearly 30 years, ultrasonic metal welding has offered manufacturers a uniquely reliable solution for joining a variety of soft, conductive non-ferrous metals ranging from copper, aluminum, and nickel, to lithium, brass, silver, and gold.(...) ... [Read More]
2020/03/30

Rotor clip offers surface-friendly wave springs | Fastener Engineering

Engineers choosing springs for bearings typically prefer ones with a high axial load to reduce vibration and noise — and prolong bearing life. However, standard single-turn wave springs with a gap have sharp corners at the cut-off area of the ... [Read More]
2020/03/30