Bulten is establishing manufacturing operations in India through a newly formed joint venture company – Bulten Radium Industries Private Ltd. The driver is an increased need for domestically produced micro screws among international customers in the electronics sector with production in India. The new venture includes two partners: Radium Fasteners Private and ZJK Precision Parts…

JW Winco has released new intelligent standard parts with signal feedback, ensuring greater safety, higher efficiency, and increased stability. The new smart GN 251.2 stop bolts are supplied with a hardened spherical head that serves as an end stop. The two hex nuts allow exact positioning with counter-locking. This means that when a workpiece contacts…

The bulkhead range from icotek is being expanded to include a new product variant in two versions. With the new bulkhead, cables can be routed at 90° over a very large bending radius. The new KEL-FW B is ideally suited for cables with plugs (max. ø 35 mm), rigid cables with larger diameters can also…

MF Supply, a supplier of commercial and mil-spec fasteners and hardware, announced a major expansion of its e-commerce capabilities. The company has added nine new categories to its website, catering specifically to the needs of precision manufacturers. These additions encompass a range of products, including: Dowel pins: available in metric and inch sizes, per the…

As the name suggests, micro fasteners or nano screws are significantly smaller and lighter than conventionally sized fasteners. They have finer threads and smaller heads compared to regular screws, making them suitable for delicate and compact devices. They’re designed for applications where conventional fasteners would be too large or heavy, and space and weight constraints…

The global bolts market is projected to experience substantial growth, with an expected value of $11.44 billion by 2030, up from $8.29 billion in 2023 — at a CAGR of 4.7% during the forecast period. This is according to a new report from MarketsAndResearch. Market overview The global bolts market is a vital industry that encompasses the manufacturing,…

Palight Trimboard (a part of the Westlake Royal Building Products family) has been rebranded to Skytrim, a sophisticated line of PVC trim options. Skytrim offers a complete line of PVC trim options, including trimboards, sheets, mouldings, and the innovative Cortex Fastening System. The Skytrim Cortex Fastening System is a fast and easy way to hide fastener…

Sherex Fastening Solutions, a manufacturer of innovative engineered fastening solutions, has launched Optisert — an innovative round-body rivet nut that offers superior strength, performance, and spin-out compared to the typical standard round-body rivet nuts. What’s unique about Optisert is the proprietary combination of an engineered knurled body and underhead wedge design. This gives the rivet nut…

~ Article courtesy of UC Components Did you know the first known recorded use of screws occurred during the time of the ancient Greeks? These early fasteners were used in devices to press olives and grapes. From those humble beginnings, screws have become one of the most widely used pieces of manufactured hardware. And today,…

For years, welding was seen as the only way to ensure the integrity of joints in demanding load-bearing or high-vibration structures. So, companies manufacturing heavy-duty equipment or fabricating large, metal structures continued to employ the universally accepted process of welding joints together. However, today there are options. One alternative to welding is direct-tension installed, swaged…

GHOST Fastening Technology is ideal for achieving tight security and sleek aesthetics. This new PEM capability produces a fully concealed fastener with zero visible evidence of disassembly once engaged. PEM is one of PennEngineering’s top brands, a global provider to the fastening industry. How it works PEM GHOST Fastening Technology uses a fully concealed, grip-lock…

~ Article courtesy of Nord-Lock Group When using hydraulic bolt tensioners to induce a controlled preload into a bolted joint, several key factors including the load transfer factor need to be examined. This is key in ensuring the selected tooling can provide a load greater than the required preload of the joint to overcome any…

Milwaukee Tool continues to innovate, delivering 125 new threading solutions for automotive technicians, service electricians, and maintenance crews with their new Taps and Dies Program. Tap and dies are metal threading tools for components such as screws, nuts, and bolts. Milwaukee’s new taps and dies feature precision machined threads, which are ideal for creating and…

The global industrial fasteners market is expected to grow from $84.95 billion to $90.32 billion this year, in 2023, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.3%. This is according to a new report by ReportLinker. Industrial fasteners are a broad category of devices and tools used to permanently or semi-permanently connect two or…

Visumatic, an expert in automated fastening technology, built the new fastening cobot assembly platform as a rapid deployment solution to reduce labor costs. This flexible blend of technologies can be implemented on an existing line or as a portable screwdriving workstation. The new turnkey robotic screwdriving assembly cell offers flexibility, so it can be implemented…

Fas­ten­Mas­ter is cel­e­brat­ing 25 years of pro­vid­ing pro­fes­sion­al build­ing con­trac­tors with inno­v­a­tive prod­ucts and fas­ten­ing solu­tions that make work faster, eas­i­er, and more efficient. Estab­lished in 1998, Fas­ten­Mas­ter cre­at­ed the cat­e­go­ry of struc­tur­al wood-to-wood screws with the intro­duc­tion of Tim­ber­LOK, a heavy-duty wood screw designed to elim­i­nate the need to pre-drill when attach­ing two pieces…

KEBA Fastenings, a global supplier of niche fasteners, has launched KEBAFIXX, a pre-assembled captive fastening system for ease of assembly and greater efficiency. The new captive system is specifically designed so that the screw is completely enclosed within the sleeve-fitting mounting component. This helps prevent any tilting of the screw during assembly. KEBAFIXX compensates for…

Despite mainstream innovations in 3D printers, additive manufacturing has been primarily limited to prototypes for the fastener industry — until now. Advances in technology are transforming the speed and volume of manufacturing, specifically for plastic parts. The latest in industrial 3D equipment uses resin material, offering automated functions capable of producing hundreds of thousands, if…

In applications where an extensive grip range is needed and a consistent flush pin break to the collar is favorable, consider the new standard on the market: the Goebel T304 Stainless Steel Lockbolt System. Goebel Fasteners, Inc., a source for fasteners that withstand time and the elements, has developed a patented new multi-grip lockbolt system made…

Standard parts specialist JW Winco is expanding its existing range of clamping elements by adding new side clamps suitable for universal and specific purposes, primarily in jig and tool construction and small series production. The standard parts come in various versions: with clamping screws, hand levers, cam levers, and matching accessories. The new side clamps…

DEWALT, a Stanley Black & Decker brand and provider of total job-site solutions, announced a new 20V MAX* XR Brushless Cordless 3/16 in. (DCF403) and 1/4 in. (DCF414) Rivet Tools for fastening aluminum, steel, and stainless-steel blind rivets. Designed to maximize productivity, the DEWALT Cordless Rivet Tools are light weight yet powerful and feature tool-free…

An InventHelp developer has created a new fastener accessory for threaded holes, called No More Loose Screws. The invention provides an effective way to secure loose screws in wood with applications such as cabinets, door hinges, and strike plates. In doing so, it eliminates the spinning issues associated with damaged threads. “I’m a contractor and I…

Written by Rosa E Hearn CFS, Product Manager; Proferred Rivets  Brighton-Best International Since the original rivet nut was invented in 1936 to attach de-icers to aircraft wings, this versatile fastener has found new uses in several industries. Developed by BF Goodrich, these components were initially sold under the trademark name RIVNUT, but today you’ll find…

Visumatic, an expert in automated fastening technology, offers the Viper MBC — an engineered screwdriving robot package for seamless integration. This Visumatic feed and install system incorporates a four-axis SCARA robot that delivers lightning-fast screwdriving and flawless fastener delivery. The Viper MBC is preconfigured and modular, so it can be quickly deployed. The Viper MBC…

~ Article courtesy of JW Winco Ensuring fasteners remain tightly sealed in applications prone to vibration is a question engineers frequently attempt to solve. Eventually, vibration loosens fasteners by creating relative motion between the threads. This occurs to all nuts and bolts subject to movement, no matter how well you tighten them. Loose fasteners are…