Award-Winning Servo-Driven C-Frame Press
MC Fastening Solutions, Shelby Township, MI, USA, a division of MC Machinery Systems, Inc., continues to push the boundaries of
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Fastener Focus
The Importance of Sales Representatives and Education in the Fastener Industry
Kyle Lindsly-Roach, Director of Sales & Marketing and Jo Ann Morris, Managing Partner at E-Z LOK’s Southwest sales representative firm,
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Fastener Components for Robotic Systems
When it comes to building high-performance robotic systems, precision engineering fasteners are responsible for securely connecting parts, enabling precise movement
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Reinventing the Fastener: Turning Heads Across Industries
For decades, threaded fasteners have been treated as necessary but forgettable components to be hidden, covered or sealed. Now, a
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Hex Socket Set Screws — Including Nylon and Brass Tips — Are ALWAYS 3A per IFI
The Critical Difference Between 2A and 3A Threads Thread class defines how tightly a fastener fits with its mating part—and
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The Traveling Salesman Spends 10 Minutes with Michael Topolewski, Jr.
Traveling Salesman (TS): Michael, you and I have seen each other at trade shows and in passing for many years,
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REALLOCK QUESTION & ANSWER
An interview with Paul Bolton, President & COO of First Aviation, the owner of REALLOCK Paul, how would you describe
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The Traveling Salesman Spends 10 Minutes with Genevieve Gurnick-Long Seaway Bolt & Specials
Traveling Salesman (TS): First of all, thank you for taking me on a tour of your facility. There is a
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Helping to Shape the Future of Smart Factory Technology
From October 2024 to March 2025, more than 50 Bossard employees from all over the world came to the company’s
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Lunar Rover Fasteners
Interest in lunar exploration is currently experiencing a remarkable upswing, driven by technological advances and the pursuit of new scientific
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Investing in the Future: Equipment Upgrade Enhance Safety and Efficiency
At Brainard Rivet Company, we are always looking for ways to improve our processes, enhance efficiency and ensure the safety
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Reinventing Blind Fastening: The Design Strength & Future of a New Threaded Insert
In industries where strength, reliability and ease of assembly are non-negotiable, fastener technology must keep pace with evolving materials and
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Towering Public Art Secured with Wedge Locking Washers
A gigantic pink structure looms above the Olskroken traffic junction in the Swedish city of Gothenburg. About the size of
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Data is the Critical Element, Even With AI
In a world of “Artificial intelligence! Artificial intelligence! Artificial intelligence!” it is easy to overlook that all software engines that
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Next Generation of Tension Control Bolts
Tension control bolts have long been a staple for a select group of fabricators and erectors. It has been my
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Tech Brief: Movement in All Directions
They are classics in the world of conveyor systems: ball transfer units. They are the first choice whenever it is
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Clean Rooms, Fasteners & Sealants
For many, the concept of clean rooms construction comes primarily from Hollywood depictions like in E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, where the
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Minimizing Downtime Through Agile Supply Chains
In today’s volatile environment, with ongoing tariff uncertainty and economic pressures, supply chain agility is critical to preventing costly project
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The Traveling Salesman Spends10 Minutes with… Anders Green
Traveling Salesman (TS): OK Anders, I see you at all the trade shows and you are very active on LinkedIn
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Special Applications Require Special Screws – Beyond Typical Standards
In machine and plant construction, components are often attached with screws to allow for easy detachment later. But specific technical
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