Global Fastener News

The following are press releases provided to FIN by fastener companies. Contact the individual company for additional information.

May 8, 2012 13:28

VPS Simplifies Assembly Configuration Development

The software’s tracking functionality has now been enhanced so that changes to the original 3D CAD design data are reflected to the parts affected in VPS.
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New SDX Torque Sensor by Mountz

Mountz offers two models covering a torque range capacity from 1 – 50 inch-pounds.
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Starborn Introduces New Fastener Option

Expanded range for the Pro Plug System for PVC trim gives builders increased flexibility.
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Everlube Products Develops Subsea Fastener Coating

After 1,500h in the salt spray cabinet as per ASTM B117, the bolts showed near zero corrosion and easy removal of the nut.
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Advance Components Now Stocking Davies Molding

“By diversifying our stock and adding Davies Molding products, our distributor customers get a full spectrum of quality stock to choose from,” says Advance president Gary Cravens.
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PennEngineering Patent for Heat Sink System

System designed to securely attach heat sinks to printed circuit boards while providing firm and constant contact to the chip component for optimized heat dissipation. 
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FastenersPlus.com Adds Sealtite Pole Barn Screws

More than 25 varieties of both metal-to-metal and metal-to-wood screws comprise an expanded line of screws for pole barns.
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Eliminating Defective Fasteners with
Higher Resolution, 3D Inspection Equipment

As OEMs look to lightweight materials for improved fuel economy, the associated fastening problems necessitate zero defects through 100% inspection.
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Alcoa Fastening Systems & Rings Enters Agreement with Wright Tool

Agreement enables development of recess design that speeds aircraft assembly and reduces rework rates and tooling costs.
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Small Screw Questions for Auto Feeding & Driving

What types of assembly applications typically use small screws?
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NAS Fastener Standards Now in 3D CAD

Aerospace Industries Association’s digital 3D CAD catalog of National Aerospace Standards featured in Fastener Magazine’s yearly list of top products.
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KUKA Aerospace, LISI Aerospace Develop Single-Robot, Automated System for One-Sided Assembly

KUKA’s six-slot barrel multifunction end effector has been adapted to handle a range of high end specific LISI AEROSPACE fasteners in a fully automated sequencing by a single robot on the assembly line.
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Mutual Screw Now a Google Trusted Store

Google awards its Trusted Store badge only to sellers with high transaction volumes and on-time delivery.
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FMW Fasteners: Customers Reject 3D Printers

Survey was undertaken between February 24 and March 15 with 302 people participating.
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PEM R’ANGLE Fasteners for Metal Assemblies

R’ANGLE clinch fasteners for metal can replace conventional bent edge tabs, bent center tabs, bent flanges, angle brackets, or tack welds.
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Tectorius Cost Saving in Fastener Adhesive

End products are direct replacements for many popular market grades, offering up to 70% off freight costs by transporting smaller volumes and weights as a non-hazardous class.
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Acklands-Grainger Celebrates Opening of New Toronto Distribution Center

535,000 sq ft facility has the capacity to stock 170,000 products and serves customers throughout Canada.
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S-B Industries Introduces New Riveter Series

Designed and manufactured in Germany by VVG FASTENERS, these Honsel-VVG-Tools riveters deliver quality and performance to the most demanding assembly applications.
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Ingersoll Rand Expands Precision Fastening Tools

New High Torque Angle Wrench increases efficiency, convenience and productivity for assembly manufacturing.
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Asia Fastener Market at $44b By 2020

Report says Asia’s industrial fastener market will grow at CAGR of 7.2% to $44.1 billion by 2020, driven by rapid gains in China’s automobile industry.
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