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FTM 181: Should bolts stretch under load

Oct 27, 2022 (Dec 18, 2022)

This edition of the Fastener Training Minute with Carmen Vertullo was originally published October, 27th, 2022 as “How to develop

Posted in Fastener Training MinuteTagged AIM Testing Laboratory, Carmen Vertullo, Fastener Training Institute, fastener training minute, FCH Sourcing Network, Fully Threaded Radio, IFI Fastener Technology Connections

FTM 180: Can you interchange drywall screws and wood screws?

Sep 22, 2022 (Sep 23, 2022)

This edition of the Fastener Training Minute with Carmen Vertullo was originally published September 22nd, 2022 as “Can we interchange

Posted in Fastener Training MinuteTagged AIM Testing Laboratory, Carmen Vertullo, drywall screw, FCH Sourcing Network, Fully Threaded Radio, wood screw2 Comments on FTM 180: Can you interchange drywall screws and wood screws?

FDI August 2022

Sep 9, 2022 (Sep 13, 2022)

Written by R.W. Baird analyst David J. Manthey, CFA with Quinn Fredrickson, CFA 9/9/22 Key Takeaway: The August seasonally adjusted

Posted in Fastener Distributor Index (FDI)Tagged David J. Manthey, Fastenal, Fastener Distributor Index, FCH Sourcing Network, FDI, FLI, Forward Looking Index, MSC Industrial, National Fastener Distributor's Association, NFDA, Quinn Fredrickson, R.W. Baird, W.W. Grainger

FTM 179: Can the sulphur % in steel be too high?

Aug 18, 2022 (Sep 23, 2022)

This edition of the Fastener Training Minute with Carmen Vertullo was originally published August 18th, 2022 as “the chemical analysis

Posted in Fastener Training MinuteTagged AIM Testing Laboratory, Carmen Vertullo, fastener training minute, FCH Sourcing Network, Fully Threaded Radio, Grade 5, Hex Machine Bolt, SAE J409, SAE J429

FTM 178: Do drawings always reduce risk?

Jul 21, 2022 (Sep 23, 2022)

This edition of the Fastener Training Minute with Carmen Vertullo was originally published July 21st, 2022 as “Do drawings always

Posted in Fastener Training MinuteTagged AIM Testing Laboratory, ASME B18.6.3, ASTM F1941, Carmen Vertullo, Fastener Training Institute, fastener training minute, Fully Threaded Radio, SAE J429

FDI June 2022

Jul 7, 2022 (Jul 25, 2022)

Written by R.W. Baird analyst David J. Manthey, CFA with Quinn Fredrickson, CFA 7/7/22 Key Takeaway: The June seasonally adjusted

Posted in Fastener Distributor Index (FDI)Tagged David J. Manthey, Fastenal (FAST), Fastener Distributor Index, FastenersClearingHouse, FCH Sourcing Network, FDI, FLI, Forward Looking Indicator, MSC Industrial (MSM), National Fastener Distributor's Association, NFDA, Quinn Fredrickson, R.W. Baird, W.W. Grainger (GWW)

FDI May 2022

Jun 7, 2022 (Jul 25, 2022)

Written by R.W. Baird analyst David J. Manthey, CFA with Quinn Fredrickson, CFA 6/7/22 Key Takeaway: The May seasonally adjusted

Posted in Fastener Distributor Index (FDI)Tagged David J. Manthey, Fastenal (FAST), Fastener Distributor Index, FastenersClearingHouse, FCH Sourcing Network, FDI, FLI, Forward Looking Indicator, MSC Industrial (MSM), National Fastener Distributor's Association, NFDA, Quinn Fredrickson, R.W. Baird, W.W. Grainger (GWW)

FDI April 2022

May 6, 2022 (Jul 25, 2022)

Written by R.W. Baird analyst David J. Manthey, CFA with Quinn Fredrickson, CFA 5/6/22 Key Takeaway: The April seasonally adjusted

Posted in Fastener Distributor Index (FDI)Tagged David J. Manthey, Fastenal (FAST), Fastener Distributor Index, FastenersClearingHouse, FCH Sourcing Network, FDI, FLI, Forward Looking Indicator, MSC Industrial (MSM), National Fastener Distributor's Association, NFDA, Quinn Fredrickson, R.W. Baird, W.W. Grainger (GWW)

FDI March 2022

Apr 6, 2022 (Jul 25, 2022)

Written by R.W.Baird analyst David J. Manthey, CFA with Quinn Fredrickson, CFA 4/6/22 Key Takeaway: The March seasonally adjusted Fastener

Posted in Fastener Distributor Index (FDI)Tagged David J. Manthey, Fastenal (FAST), Fastener Distributor Index, FCH Sourcing Network, FDI, FLI, Forward Looking Indicator, MSC Industrial (MSM), National Fastener Distributor's Association, NFDA, Quinn Fredrickson, R.W. Baird, W.W. Grainger (GWW)

FTM 174: How tight is too tight for a Nylon Insert Locknut?

Mar 17, 2022 (Sep 23, 2022)

This edition of the Fastener Training Minute with Carmen Vertullo was originally published March 17th, 2022 as “How tight is

Posted in Fastener Training MinuteTagged AIM Testing Laboratory, Carmen Vertullo, Fastener Training Institute, fastener training minute, FCH Sourcing Network, Fully Threaded Radio, nylon insert lock nuts, stainless steel

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