When the need for industrial fasteners arises, square head bolts are an option that have stood the test of time. Square head bolts are simple yet practical. Their strength and versatility make them particularly useful in construction, heavy machinery, and older equipment, particularly when access, alignment, or torque control is limited. Below, learn more about…
How Industrial Fasteners Are Evolving: Custom Engineering, Materials, and Manufacturing Trends
Industrial fastener requirements have become more application-specific as materials, load conditions, and performance expectations continue to change. Engineers and procurement teams are no longer selecting standard hardware for many applications; they are specifying fasteners based on strength, environmental exposure, and assembly requirements. As a result, custom fastener engineering and manufacturing have become more common across…
Common Questions To Ask When Ordering Custom Fasteners
When sourcing custom fasteners, asking the right technical and operational questions upfront can help prevent specification errors, delays, and performance issues. Factors such as fastener materials, sizing, and finishing directly impact strength, corrosion resistance, and compatibility with the application. The following questions outline key considerations for engineers and procurement teams when evaluating suppliers. What Kinds…
How to Choose a Bolt and Nut Supplier
Don’t make do with poor service or cheaply made fasteners. Reliable shipments of high-quality nuts, bolts, and other fasteners can make your products stronger, and the right supplier will provide you with ongoing support, order fulfillment, and customer service to make sure you have a solution that fits your needs. This blog will highlight key…
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…