Fasteners Play Role in Universe Research
by Marleen Seilheimer Exactly one year ago, what is currently the sharpest image of the remote universe in existence was
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What are compression limiters?
by Erich Neuhaus, Sherex Fastening Solutions, LLC Compression limiters are typically cylindrical components made of steel, stainless steel, brass or
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Metal Stampings & Fabrications Provider Celebrates 115 Years
Kickhaefer Manufacturing Company, LLC (KMC), headquartered in Port Washington, WI, USA, is celebrating 115 years in business in 2023. KMC
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Succession Planning: Preparing to Sell Your Business
by Ian C. Perry and Roman A. Basi Small business owners listen up. Do you know what happens to your
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Inventory management systems
by Paul Przyby, Opitmas Traditional vendor managed inventory (VMI) programs track part ordering, fulfillment and replenishment in fasteners. But a
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The Traveling Salesman spends 10 minutes with Deanna Ellis
Traveling Salesman (TS): Deanna Ellis, your title is “Plant Manager of Elgin Fastener’s Telefast Division”. To my knowledge, in the
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Come to Chicago in June for NDFA’s 2023 Annual Meeting
There are great educational programs lined up for the NFDA 2023 Annual Meeting, from June 13 to 14, 2023, at the Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel in downtown Chicago, IL, USA. The event will include educational and networking sessions for all guests.
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Advantages of Rolled Tubular Spacers Over Cut Tubing
Tubular Spacers are generally used to separate / space two components from each other by a distance equal to the length of the Spacer.
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Sealing Fasteners Optimize & Protect Wind Turbines in Any Weather
USA-based wind-turbine manufacturer
uses American-made sealing screw
manufacturer in its supply chain.
The Traveling Salesman Spends 10 Minutes with Bob Chiricosta
Let’s jump right in and talk about the big topic at hand. Nashville! Fastener Fair USA 2023 will be held in Nashville, TN, USA. What feedback are you getting so far from the fastener industry?
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CNC Radial Former for Special Forms & Self-Locking Fasteners
David C. Willens, Ph.D., Director, Research & Development, Kinefac® Corporation, Worcester, MA, USA, says, “To meet the demands of specialized
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New Innovative Round Body Rivet Nut
An innovative round body rivet nut that has superior strength, performance and spin-out over typical standard round body rivet nuts.
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Stay Afloat with High-Quality, Reliable Fasteners Fit for Any Watercraft
Fair Wind Fasteners, Newport, RI, USA, has added Marine Grade 16 Stainless Steel fasteners to its growing boat-repair inventory. Carefully
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Meeting Applications Requiring Small-Diameter Wave
Springs
Rotor Clip, headquartered in Somerset, NJ, USA, has responded to the increased demand in the marketplace for smaller, innovative and
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Leak Tightness & Technical Cleanliness Go Together
by Annedore Bose-Munde Arnold Umformtechnik GmbH & Co. KG Technical cleanliness became a hot topic with the arrival of ABS
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Tapping the USA’s Potential for High-Strength Stainless Steel Fasteners
BUMAX® has strengthened its presence in the USA in recent years and has forged key partnerships that are helping to
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New Line of Premium Stainless Steel Blocks and Sheaves
by Katie Kastanek, Suncor Stainless, Inc. Suncor Stainless, Inc., Plymouth, MA, USA, a leading manufacturer of stainless steel hardware, has
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The traveling salesman spends 10 minutes with Salim Brahimi
Traveling Salesman (TS): So, to some part of the fastener industry, you are Salim Brahimi, instructor for the Fastener Training
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How to design the proper hole for heat ultrasonic inserts
Threaded inserts for plastics let designers replace machined and cast metal parts with plastic for cost and weight savings while maintaining bolted joint strength, provided the hole in which the insert is used is designed correctly.
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Screws for plastic: How to select fasteners for plastic joints
Design Engineers are often challenged to find the right type of fastener for the right application. Two of the biggest challenges are lack of experience and information. This article, the EES-0041 Screws for Plastic Eisen Design Engineering Guide, will give you the information you need to classify the type of plastic joint, and then assist in selection of a fastener that is adequate, and trouble-free. Availability of materials and time limitations can also affect which fastener gets chosen.
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