Year: 2019

FCH News / Archives for 2019 / Page 2

Fully Threaded Radio Jul 14, 2019
Ugly Bolts

Sales remain hot for many in the fastener industry as summer sizzles along, yet the FDI shows a dramatic cool...
Fastener Training Minute Jul 14, 2019
FTM 142: Ugly Bolts: How Ugly is Too Ugly?

Understanding when surface discontinuities are acceptable

When are Surface discontinuities not acceptable on a fastener? This edition of the Fastener Training Minute with Carmen Vertullo was...
Fastener Training Minute Jun 13, 2019
FTM 141: How long is too long for Structural Bolts

Is there a maximum allowable length for a structural bolt?

Is there a maximum allowable length for a 1 1/2 inch a490 bolt. This edition of the Fastener Training Minute...
Fully Threaded Radio Jun 12, 2019
Trade War Drinking Games

Is it a national trade policy or a drinking game? The industry speaks out on tariffs during floor interviews from...
Fastener Training Minute May 20, 2019
FTM 140: Is it OK to comingle fasteners

Is it okay to mix some fasteners, different lots, manufacturers, at shipping time?

Is it okay to mix some fasteners, different lots, manufacturers, at shipping time? This edition of the Fastener Training Minute...
Fully Threaded Radio May 20, 2019
Men of Action

Like a true life action figure with a sawhorse and a handshake, Tim Jackson explains how he took Action Fasteners...
Fully Threaded Radio Apr 18, 2019
The Vegemite Files

Although it required a Texas-sized helping of dubious sandwich spread to pull off, industry veteran and conversationalist, Marty Nolan of...
Fastener Training Minute Apr 18, 2019
FTM 139: Important plating Standards Update

ASTM F1941 / ASTM F1941M, important updates to ASTM B633

ASTM F1941 / ASTM F1941M are important updates to ASTM B633 for plating fasteners. This edition of the Fastener Training...
Fastener Training Minute Mar 13, 2019
FTM 138: What are Grade 9 bolts?

What do Grade 9, PFC9, F911, L9, G9, Bowmalloy have in common?

What are Grade 9 bolts? And where do they come from? This edition of the Fastener Training Minute with Carmen...
Fully Threaded Radio Mar 12, 2019
Direct Connections

When precision fastener manufacturer and conversationalist, Charlie Kerr, of Kerr Lakeside, crashes onto the scene, the discussion topics carom from...