What is a cold headed fastener? Cold Heading is a fast and more efficient method to produce both standard and special fasteners and custom shaped components. It is also known as Cold Forming. This is what happens during the process. A slug of wire is cut off and pushed into a die. Once through, it is then bent in an outward direction, thus the name heading. Through this process, metal is formed and usually involves changing the diameter of a wire as an extrusion. This method offers … [Read more...]
Uses of MAThread!
MAThread® has no size restrictions, the type of fastener head is irrelevant, material, and surface coating doesn't matter. MAThread® works and works well without any of these restrictions. The thread design prevents virtually all jamming or cross threading during installation also actively aligns the fastener and it's mating part during assembly. It's an ergonomic dream for the installer, efficiency realization for the production department, and a cost reduction for your accounting department … [Read more...]
Russ to Speak at Rockford Chamber
Russ Johansson President of Specialty Screw Corporation will speak at the Rockford Illinois Chamber Breakfast Buzz, on May 14, 2008. Tim Melloch, Director of Energy Efficiency Services at ComEd, will provide an update on the status and scheduled launch of a three year plan and proposed new energy efficiency programs. Russ Johansson will share how energy management systems and reducing waste conserves our natural resources and can save your company money. To learn more about the Breakfast Buzz … [Read more...]