Portland Bolt & Manufacturing Co., LLC (Portland Bolt), a leading domestic manufacturer and global provider of anchor bolts and nonstandard, custom fasteners, today announced it has acquired the South Carolina manufacturing and galvanizing operations of Southern Anchor Bolt Co. “At Southern Anchor Bolt, we are thrilled to be partnering with Portland Bolt” The acquisition highlights…

~ Article courtesy of Accu Components Torque, a pivotal concept recognized by engineers globally, is the twisting or rotational force causing movement about a central point. In simple terms, it’s the capacity of an object to counteract resistance to rotation. In fastener installations, torque defines the peak twisting force a fastener can withstand. Maximum tightening…

Threaded fasteners specialist, Packer Fastener, has moved its headquarters and central distribution center to a larger facility. The move is to a 100,000-plus-square-foot facility at 500 Pilgrim Way in Ashwaubenon, Wisconsin. The new location will serve Packer Fastener and its sister companies Packer Freight and Albolt Manufacturing, which together comprise the PFS family of brands. The…

Nord-Lock Group, a global provider of bolted solutions, has joined The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to levels in line with the UN Paris Agreement. The SBTi marks a groundbreaking, collaborative corporate effort to achieve an impactful, joint contribution to a sustainable future. Analyzing carbon emissions The first step in…

Ramco Specialties, Inc., a provider and producer of critical components, recently announced that it has added another new Nut Former to its Hudson, Ohio, factory. This marks the fifth new header added to its factory in the last 12 months. The company says that the new 24B, Six-Station Nut Former will localize production for its…

Written by Bill King | Technical Sales Manager Brighton Best International ~ Images courtesy of the Industrial Fasteners Institute Fastener standards have been around for many years. Although often taken for granted, it’s worth considering the origins of fastener standards and the related committees in the USA. Of course, it all starts with threads. In…

Howmet Fastening Systems, a provider of innovative fastening solutions, announced a strategic partnership with Austin Hardware, a prominent name in the industrial and vehicular hardware distribution sector. Under this collaboration, Austin Hardware will serve as the exclusive master distributor for Howmet’s Value-Clamp Structural Blind Rivet line. The Value-Clamp product line offers an extensive range of…

The hydropneumatic riveters Series 400 is the latest innovation by Rivit, a global company dedicated to setting high standards for fastening systems in the industrial, construction, and retail sectors. The new range of riveters consists of three references, RIV402, RIV403 and RIV406, all equipped with an ergonomic handle, steel cone, robust pull start button, air supply connection, integrated…

“The global industrial fasteners market is on a positive growth trajectory, driven by key sectors like manufacturing, construction, and automotive.” This is according to a new report from ResearchAndMarkets.com. In fact, the global fasteners market is expected to hit $124.9 billion by 2030. And good news, this growth trend begins in 2024. Although supply chains…

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,…

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…

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…

~ 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…

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…

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…

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…

PEM PreTect thread masking plugs have been re-engineered for thread protection, with the aim of reducing labor and increasing production throughput. PEM is one of PennEngineering’s top brands, a global provider in the fastening industry. The new PreTect plugs are redesigned for improved thread protection during the paint or powder-coating process. They’re available for standard-type…

  Taurus Industrial Group, a portfolio company of SCF Partners, announced its acquisition of Bolttech Mannings, Inc. (BMI), a provider of technical bolting, leak sealing, and non-destructive testing services to the North American power generation, downstream, and industrial markets. BMI’s service offerings, geographic footprint, and customer relationships are highly synergistic with those of Taurus and…

In what seems like both yesterday and a lifetime ago, Lt. Col. Edward Jackson retired as Lieutenant Colonel from the Air Guard. He spent 22 years flying the C-130 aircraft, where he served in Dessert Shield and Operation Enduring Freedom. When he co-founded a fastener business in 1998, the company name was obvious: Hercules Bolt.…

JR Automation recently launched FlexChassis, a modular automation platform that expands the company’s portfolio of turnkey solutions for manufacturers. This high-speed linear chassis minimizes up-front conception, design, and assembly times to provide customers flexibility for high-speed and high-volume manufacturing. From a capabilities perspective, FlexChassis offers a wide selection of choices. Assembly capabilities can include ultrasonic…

Whether it is about joining sheet metal with sheet metal, sheet metal with plastic, or sheet metal with fiberglass, POP VGrip blind rivet is the ideal solution when it comes to fastening with only one-side access, and is widely applied in the automotive sector, different machine applications, electric vehicles, cooling shelf displays, and many other…

~ Article courtesy of Advance Components Nut retainers are self-retaining spring steel fasteners that have a bolt-receiving nut floating inside a cage, which offsets typical hole misalignment. It does not turn when the bolt is tightened. Essentially, nut retainers combine the advantages of spring steel fasteners with the strength of a multi-threaded nut. These components…

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…

Orbitform recently announced the acquisition of Davison Tool Service, Inc. Davison Tool is a Michigan-owned and operated business that’s been in operation since 1966. It supplies OEMs and aftermarket manufacturers, providing anvils, rollersets, and tooling for many brands of riveters — including Orbitform’s Milford line, making it an ideal fit for Orbitform. Orbitform has been…

Brighton-Best International (BBI), a distributor of fasteners, tools, and safety gear, recently promoted Rosa E. Hearn. A BBI Product Manager, Hearn has now added “Director of Public Relations and Initiatives” to her current role. She will oversee the BBI marketing department and company public relations while based out of BBI’s Los Angeles office. Additionally, she…