Surface Treatment

The stainless-steel market is gaining a new and recognized standard in fastening materials. This spring, Fabory is introducing Lubrinox fasteners,

by Alex McMillen and Ben McMillin Blacknitride+ is a thermochemical diffusion process whereby nitrogen and carbon are diff used into

by Christoph Nowak The cleanliness requirements for high-tech components are becoming increasingly stringent. As a result, in addition to the

by Tim Pahs Fluoramics recently completed a study on the effect of HinderRUST S4.0 on interfacial corrosion. The company’s President

by Scott Simmons Henkel has added a revolutionary product to its complete range of pre-applied threadlocker patches, introducing the first

by Elyse G. Levy In the United States as well as many other jurisdictions around the world, building codes are

There is a common challenge faced by many acid zinc platers who perform hydrogen embrittlement relief on fasteners while needing to adhere to the requirements of a corrosion resistance spec: double handling of parts.

The following case studies will explore how two OEMs used different paths and succeeded in reducing non-value added cost. One OEM preferred to use the highest quality materials. This approach resulted in a product that provides extended durability, therefore reducing warranty costs. Another OEM opted to reduce process steps and the associated waste by utilizing the most efficient processes available

A company’s competitiveness and future viability depend largely on how effectively and quickly it can respond to changing customer needs and markets. These include rising quality requirements, end-to-end traceability along the value-adding chain, delivery reliability, flexibility and cost effectiveness. The technical development of the machines required for production alone is not sufficient to fulfil these complex tasks

High-strength structural bolts are designed for steel-to-steel connections. They are ideal for applications requiring high tensile strength or tension control such as use in bridges, buildings, airports, stadiums and other structures requiring steel-to-steel connections. Structural products are often exposed to many external factors such as water, varying temperatures or salty air, and can corrode quickly if not protected with a coating. Corrosion, which is a process of gradual destruction of metallic materials, can significantly affect the quality of the fasteners. In fact, corrosion is considered one of the leading causes of damage to these fasteners.