~Article courtesy of STANLEY Engineered Fastening In the past, pneumatic tools promised a consistent level of power, justifying the costs of maintaining and monitoring the systems driving them. As energy costs rise and demands increase to improve operational efficiency, the cost-to-benefit ratio has diminished. In fact, it’s been estimated that generating compressed air accounts for…
How to improve stud welding with automation
Automated production lines are widely used in the automotive and industrial markets and provide several advantages for manufacturers. As companies continue to realize the need for automation to remain competitive, robotic systems are becoming increasingly more advanced. So, why should stud welding be left behind? By implementing an automated production line for stud welding in…
A rivet tool that offers error-proofing and process monitoring
STANLEY Engineered Fastening, which offers one of the most diverse portfolio of fastening products, introduces the BR12PP-8 — a programmable, full-error-proofing, and process-monitoring cordless blind-rivet battery tool capable. The BR12PP-8 is capable of placing 2.4 to 7mm rivets at up to 8kN. With a lightweight and ergonomic design, the tools deliver advanced error-proofing capabilities, such…
A webinar on selecting reliable sealing fasteners
STANLEY Talks new webinar series is presenting, Seal It with the Avseal Advantage — insight from industry experts about ensuring safety and productivity when using and installing hole-sealing fasteners. Register now for this STANLEY Engineered Fastening webinar, which takes place on Wednesday, November 16th. With sealing failures leading to high follow-up costs as a result…
STANLEY offers structural blind rivets designed for strength and safety
STANLEY Engineered Fastening‘s Monobolt blind rivets are designed and developed for demanding applications where safety and performance are paramount to customer needs. They’re the ideal solution for applications requiring one-sided access and a high-strength fastener. Monobolt rivets can be used to fasten metal to metal and metal to plastic. The multi-grip structural break-stem fasteners provide…
Finding safe and suitable sealing plugs
Did you know that although sealing plugs account for less than 1% of the bill-of-materials cost, sealing failures lead to extremely high follow-up costs? Failures can result in accidents, personal and equipment damage, and recalls. Avseal Sealing plugs from Stanley Engineered Fastening are suitable for the fast and safe sealing of boreholes in applications where…
A new class of stud welding is here
Stanley Engineered Fastening, a global provider in precision fastening, is offering the N550c Arc Charger for sale or rent. It is the first of a new class of stud welding power sources developed around Nelson’s patent-pending Arc Charger platform. The N550c Arc Charger is a compact and portable power unit that welds studs onto workpiece…
A battery-powered tool that’s made for speed fastening
STANLEY Engineered Fastening, a global provider in precision fastening, has introduced the first battery-powered solution for speed fastening in the market. The new SB25PT-05 Battery-Powered Speed Fastening Tool delivers significant productivity improvements for rapid installations by enhancing operator mobility, enabling a user to move easily around large volume applications without the constraints of compressed air…
A new cordless and ergonomic blind rivet-nut tool
Modern manufacturing professionals are demanding a cordless blind rivet-nut tool that delivers rapid, high-volume placement capabilities from a mobile product that eliminates the constraints and hazards of a compressed air line. To this end, Stanley Engineered Fastening has designed the NB08PT-18 Battery-Powered Blind Rivet-Nut Tool to meet the needs of the user. The tool offers…
STANLEY Talks: A new webinar on stud welding solutions
STANLEY Talks is a new webinar series is a new digital initiative that’s designed to connect industry experts and thought leaders across the globe. Developed by STANLEY Engineered Fastening, the first webinar will discuss stud welding solutions and how to leverage them to increase productivity. It’s completely free to attend and this first session kicks off…
What are the best practices for tool and equipment preventive maintenance?
Written by Deanna Postlethwaite, Sr. Director Program Management STANLEY Industrial Reducing or eliminating the risk of unplanned downtime, manufacturing interruptions, and missing repair stock is an issue every manufacturing company focuses on. One effective way to achieve best practices is to focus on implementing a service preventive maintenance (PM) program to maximize manufacturing time and extend…
Cordless, electric tools are making manufacturing safer and less costly
The manufacturing industry is undergoing a rapid shift as it responds to innovations and growth in the solar, wind, and ground transportation markets. Simultaneously, STANLEY Engineered Fastening is releasing a new generation of battery-operated, motor-driven hand tools that are comparable to the pneumatic tools traditionally used in manufacturing — especially in engineered fastening applications. Until…
Is your company ready for automation? This white paper has answers
Deciding whether or not you need to, or can, automate the equipment at your company is a significant step. However, you should not assume a bottlenecked manual process will automatically work when automated. If you’re uncertain whether your facility is ready for this next step, check out this white paper from STANLEY Engineered Fastening: Is…