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FDI February 2022

Mar 7, 2022 (Jul 25, 2022)

Written by R.W.Baird analyst David J. Manthey, CFA with Quinn Fredrickson, CFA 3/7/22 Key Takeaway: The February Fastener Distributor Index

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

FTM 173: How do I install Jam Nuts?

Feb 16, 2022 (Sep 23, 2022)

This edition of the Fastener Training Minute with Carmen Vertullo was originally published February 16th, 2022 as “How do I

Posted in Fastener Training MinuteTagged AIM Testing Laboratory, Carmen Vertullo, Fastener Training Institute, fastener training minute, FCH Sourcing Network, Fully Threaded Radio, ISO Fastener Standards, sub-committee 12, TC-2 committee

FDI January 2022

Feb 7, 2022 (Jul 25, 2022)

Written by R.W.Baird analyst David J. Manthey, CFA with Quinn Fredrickson, CFA 2/7/22 Key Takeaway: The January seasonally adjusted Fastener

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

FTM 172 – are my fasteners RoHS compliant?

Jan 18, 2022 (Sep 23, 2022)

This edition of the Fastener Training Minute with Carmen Vertullo was originally published January 18th, 2022 as “are my fasteners

Posted in Fastener Training MinuteTagged AIM Testing Laboratory, ASTM F1941/F1941M, Carmen Vertullo, Fastener Training Institute, fastener training minute, FCH Sourcing Network, RoHS

FTM 171: fasteners and their reuseability

Dec 16, 2021 (Sep 23, 2022)

This edition of the Fastener Training Minute with Carmen Vertullo was originally published December 16th, 2021 as “fasteners and their

Posted in Fastener Training MinuteTagged AIM Testing Laboratory, Carmen Vertullo, Fastener Training Institute, fastener training minute, FCH Sourcing Network, Fully Threaded Radio, K-Factor, T = K x D x P, torque tension

FDI November 2021

Dec 5, 2021 (Jul 25, 2022)

Written by R.W.Baird analyst David J. Manthey, CFA with Quinn Fredrickson, CFA 12/5/21 Key Takeaway: The November seasonally adjusted Fastener

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

FTM 170: How tight is a “snug-tite” joint

Nov 18, 2021 (Sep 23, 2022)

This edition of the Fastener Training Minute with Carmen Vertullo was originally published November 18th, 2021, as “How tight is

Posted in Fastener Training MinuteTagged AIM Testing Laboratory, bearing joints, Carmen Vertullo, Fastener Training Institute, fastener training minute, FCH Sourcing Network, fully-tensioned joints, slip-critical joints, snug-tightened joints

FDI October 2021

Nov 5, 2021 (Jul 25, 2022)

Written by R.W.Baird analyst David J. Manthey, CFA with Quinn Fredrickson, CFA 11/5/21 Key Takeaway: The October seasonally adjusted Fastener

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

FTM 169: When should we wax nuts?

Oct 21, 2021 (Dec 6, 2021)

This edition of the Fastener Training Minute with Carmen Vertullo was originally published October 21st, 2021 as “Should I be

Posted in Fastener Training MinuteTagged AIM Test Labs, ASTM A194, ASTM A563, Carmen Vertullo, Fastener Training Institute, fastener training minute, FCH Sourcing Network, Fully Threaded Radio

FDI September 2021

Oct 7, 2021 (Nov 7, 2021)

Written by R.W.Baird analyst David J. Manthey, CFA with Quinn Fredrickson, CFA 10/7/21 Key Takeaway: The September seasonally adjusted Fastener

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

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