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Ultra high strength bainitic fasteners are gaining significant attention in recent years due to their exceptional combination of strength and

Fastener corrosion is one of the most prevalent issues causing fastener failure. By itself, a corroded fastener isn’t a big

The third generation of Amba’s All-in-One reducing machines further improves the straightness of single- and double-butted spokes—as used, for example,

Kadimi has developed a special solution called LF dies (lap-free dies) with special controlled thread-rolling technology, which yields to producing

The 2023 International Fastener Expo, the premier gathering for fastener professionals, recently concluded its annual event with resounding success. This year’s event, held from October 9 to 11, 2023, at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, NV, USA, brought together over 4300 industry exhibitors and attendees from around the world. The event featured a wide range of activities including the annual Golf Tournament, Welcome Reception Party, bustling expo floor, diverse educational sessions and award ceremony, all designed to facilitate networking and knowledge sharing within the fastener industry.

by G. Oliveira, PCL Tork Technologies When an engineer designs a bolted-joint, several variables are accounted for. One, being the

by Kalyan Dhakane Recently, EFFCO Finishes and Technologies Pvt. Ltd. introduced a nontoxic and environmentally friendly paint formulation under the

by Peter Witzk Bossard Group Hydrogen embrittlement is a serious matter, which mechanically degrades a range of different structural materials.

by Wyatt J. Bauer Director of Engineering Rie Coatings LLC Whether you realize it or not, coatings are everywhere. From

Fastening technology is a critical component in almost every product and device in the modern world. The design and performance