By cnbinc | Read Original Article > Bolts and nuts are indispensable components in construction and manufacturing. They hold assemblies and machinery together, ensuring the structural integrity and stability of constructed parts. As industrial manufacturing continues to develop, these small components also undergo groundbreaking transformations. The latest technological advancements in their manufacture and design are…
The Engineering Behind Bolts and Nuts: A Comprehensive Analysis
Bolts and nuts have a rich history, tracing back to the earliest days of construction and machinery. They have evolved from basic fasteners to today’s high-precision components. This evolution has been driven by advancements in materials science and manufacturing technologies, allowing bolts and nuts to meet increasingly complex and demanding engineering requirements. This article will…
How To Get the Right Custom Fasteners
Fasteners are the backbone of any mechanical assembly, holding everything together and ensuring the structural integrity of the final product. Thus, choosing the wrong type, size, material, or finish can lead to catastrophic product or equipment failure, expensive repairs, and safety issues. However, finding the right fasteners for a particular application can be daunting. This…
Demand For Threaded Industrial Fasteners Is Growing, Finds New Report
Read Original Article from Fastenerengineering.com > The latest insight on global industrial fasteners market projects an expansion of around 4% CAGR through 2031. This is according to Fact.MR, a market intelligence firm. The firm’s research indicates that a speedy recovery from the recent pandemic effects, as well as a rising demand from various end-use industries…
South America’s Longest Suspension Bridge Will Be Earthquake Resistant
By Emma Barnes | Read Original Article > Set to cost more than $700m, once completed the bridge will replace the ferry service that runs to Chiloe, bringing travel times down from 30-45 minutes to just 3 minutes. This will impact massively on the island’s economy and, it is hoped, will boost tourism in the…
Base Metals Rise On Optimism Of U.s. Infrastructure Bill
(Bloomberg) — Base metals climbed higher on Monday, led by aluminum, as investors bank on increasing need for industrial materials to support billions of dollars in U.S. infrastructure spending. U.S. lawmakers passed the country’s biggest infrastructure package in decades on Friday, unleashing $550 billion of fresh spending on roads, bridges, public transit and other projects…
Our New Location
View a Gallery of Our New Location Where in the world do an infinite range of custom fasteners come from? The type that keeps heavy machinery working or holds together the Golden Gate Bridge or marine industry equipment? It takes a big facility to house all that precise technology, and that’s what we’ve got! Chicago…
Out With The Old: Buy American Act Regulations Set For Major Overhaul
Original Article by Fastener News Desk. Read Original Article > The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Council published a proposed rule on July 30, 2021 to overhaul the regulations implementing the Buy American Act (BAA) in federal procurements. If enacted, the proposed rule would introduce major changes by: (1) increasing the domestic content threshold in BAA…
It’s Not Your Grandfather’s Industry Anymore
Original Article from Fastener News Desk. Read Original Article > This post previews some of the key findings in the first report based on our research for the National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors into how distributors can take strategic action in response to disruption. Download the report now. A lot has changed in the distribution industry…
Overcoming Galling Issues With Premium Stainless Steel Fasteners
By Anders Söderman, technical director, Bumax AB Read Original Article in Fasterner + Fixing > Galling is a common issue with standard stainless steel bolts and can pose serious problems for critical fastener applications. However, galling can be overcome even in the most challenging of applications – particularly by selecting premium quality stainless steel fasteners….