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Composite Electric Buses Use Optimas Fasteners

August 21
17:12 2018
    Composite Electric Buses Use Optimas Fasteners

Composite modular chassis construction is more often associated with the racetrack than catching the bus home. Now, the push towards greater efficiency means weight saving technologies from racing cars are filtering down to public transport.

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Ship & Shore Enhances Fastener Services

July 03
15:45 2018
    Ship & Shore Enhances Fastener Services

Company has decided to strengthen their core industries, including the fastener coating sector.

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Atlas Copco Partners with eFlex Systems

May 16
15:07 2018
    Atlas Copco Partners with eFlex Systems

By digitizing assembly operations with device connectivity, engineers will be able to quickly set up, control, and view torque tooling configurations within the JEM system.

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Torque Software Released

May 10
12:21 2018
    Torque Software Released

Advanced Witness Systems Ltd recently released a new torque wrench calibration and conformity software named Kepler 4.

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Fastener Manufacturers Improve ‘Drivability’ with Unique Coatings

April 04
12:30 2018
    Fastener Manufacturers Improve ‘Drivability’ with Unique Coatings

Specialty coatings can provide fastener manufacturers with new products and a competitive edge.

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MacDermid Unveils ZinKlad

March 01
10:41 2018
    MacDermid Unveils ZinKlad

Company to unveil ZinKlad 750, an electroplated deposit especially designed for electrical grounding fasteners in automotive applications.

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Stanley Launches POP Avdel Proset XT Riveting Tools

January 18
10:06 2018
    Stanley Launches POP Avdel Proset XT Riveting Tools

ProSet XT can be used in virtually any workstation configuration. The left or right 90° hand mounted swivel air fitting allows for maximum versatility by providing additional flexibility, conserving energy, and reducing operating costs.

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Beacon Updates ISO QMS

January 04
11:02 2018
    Beacon Updates ISO QMS

Company transitions from the ISO 9001:2008 to the ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System.

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Concrete Fastening Systems Unveils Anchor

December 18
13:29 2017
  Concrete Fastening Systems Unveils Anchor

Light to medium-duty fastener is manufactured from Zamac, a non-rusting material, and is available in diameters ranging from ¼” to ¾”.

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SPIROL Launches eCommerce

December 14
10:12 2017
  SPIROL Launches eCommerce

First product available for online purchase is the Coiled Spring Pin.

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Sherex Get QSLM Approval For Rivet Nuts

December 13
12:19 2017
  Sherex Get QSLM Approval For Rivet Nuts

Approval from the U.S. Defense Logistics Agency for NAS/MS rivet nuts produced in Sherex’s Akron, OH, facility.

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TFI Expands Inventory

November 29
12:50 2017
  TFI Expands Inventory

Threaded Fasteners Inc. acquires inventory of a Mississippi-based fastener firm — some 111 pallets of materials totaling more than a million parts.

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SPIROL Introduces Aluminum Threaded Inserts for Plastics

November 14
12:19 2017
  SPIROL Introduces Aluminum Threaded Inserts for Plastics

Molded-in Inserts are designed to be placed in the mold cavity prior to plastic injection, and offer exceptional performance due to unrestricted plastic flow into the retention features.

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G.L. Huyett Releases New Retaining Rings Catalog

October 20
14:31 2017
  G.L. Huyett Releases New Retaining Rings Catalog

New 272 page Retaining Rings catalog provides detailed product listings for tapered section rings for either axial or radial installation, self-locking rings, constant section rings, spiral rings, pliers, applicators, and dispensers.

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Nedschroef Receives Award

October 16
12:13 2017
  Nedschroef Receives Award

Nedschroef parts are produced and provided to a centralized warehouse that takes care of daily line-feeding towards the assembly line of Schmitz Cargobull.

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ITW Introduces Revamped Cement Board Screws

September 27
10:37 2017
  ITW Introduces Revamped Cement Board Screws

Screws have been uniquely designed with a patented serrated head, T-25 star drive with Stikfit and serrated thread forms to solve common contractor challenges and enhance performance.

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How To Specify A Threaded Fastener Product

September 14
16:32 2017
  How To Specify A Threaded Fastener Product

Accurate terminology is often overlooked in the specification process and the complexity of detail may not be adequately appreciated.

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Engineering Helps Car Giant with Bespoke Fastener

September 12
12:42 2017
  Engineering Helps Car Giant with Bespoke Fastener

When a sub-assembly supplier to a global car manufacturer needed a new type of fastener they turned to JET PRESS.

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First PTFE/Xylan/Teflon Coating Line for Fasteners

September 06
00:04 2017
  First PTFE/Xylan/Teflon Coating Line for Fasteners

Commonly used in the oil & gas/off-shore industry, PTFE coated fasteners are often referred to by their trade names, Xylan or Teflon. These coatings come in a variety of colors, have a very low coefficient of friction, and offer outstanding resistance to corrosion.

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Bisco Expands ESNA Lock Nut Online Catalog

August 22
11:59 2017
  Bisco Expands ESNA Lock Nut Online Catalog

Expanded ESNA catalog includes data such as material, finish, thread size, and other relevant dimensions to facilitate easy design-in and confident purchasing.

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