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FTM 168: When can I use a socket set screw as a stud?

Sep 18, 2021 (Sep 19, 2021)

This edition of the Fastener Training Minute with Carmen Vertullo was originally published September 18, 2021 as “When can I

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

FDI August 2021

Sep 7, 2021 (Nov 7, 2021)

Written by R.W.Baird analyst David J. Manthey, CFA with Quinn Fredrickson, CFA 9/7/21 Key Takeaway: The August seasonally adjusted Fastener

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

FTM 167: What’s blind about a blind rivet?

Aug 12, 2021 (Aug 19, 2021)

This edition of the Fastener Training Minute with Carmen Vertullo was originally published August 12, 2021 as “…there’s something about

Posted in Fastener Training MinuteTagged AIM Test Labs, Brighton Best International, Carmen Vertullo, Fastener Training Institute, fastener training minute, Goebel Fasteners, rivets

FDI July 2012

Aug 4, 2021 (Aug 11, 2021)

Written by R.W.Baird analyst David J. Manthey, CFA with Quinn Fredrickson, CFA 8/4/21 Key Takeaway: The July seasonally adjusted Fastener

Posted in Fastener Distributor Index (FDI)Tagged David J. Manthey, FAST, Fastenal, Fastener Distributor Index, FCH Sourcing Nerwork, FDI, FLI, Forward Looking Index, GWW, MSC Industrial, MSM, Quinn Fredrickson, R.W. Baird, W.W. Grainger

FTM 166: What do you do when a customer rejects a product?

Jul 17, 2021 (Aug 19, 2021)

This edition of the Fastener Training Minute with Carmen Vertullo was originally published July 17, 2021 as “What do you

Posted in Fastener Training MinuteTagged AIM Test Labs, ASTM A574, Carmen Vertullo, Fastener Training Institute, fastener training minute, FCH Sourcing Network, Fully Threaded Radio, Industrial Fasteners Institute, Magnetic Particle Inspection

FDI June 2021

Jul 7, 2021 (Aug 11, 2021)

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

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

FTM 165: Why can’t I get low strength socket cap screws?

Jun 19, 2021 (Jul 29, 2021)

This edition of the Fastener Training Minute with Carmen Vertullo was originally published June 19, 2021 as “Why is it

Posted in Fastener Training MinuteTagged AIM Testing Laboratory, ASTM A574, Carmen Vertullo, Fastener Training Institute, fastener training minute, Fully Threaded Radio, Grade 2, Grade 5, Grade 8, socket head cap screws

FDI May 2021

Jun 4, 2021 (Jun 8, 2021)

Written by R.W. Baird analyst David J. Manthey, CFA with Quinn Fredrickson, CFA 6/4/21 Key Takeaway: The seasonally adjusted Fastener

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

FTM 164: When can I substitute product?

May 12, 2021 (Jul 29, 2021)

This edition of the Fastener Training Minute with Carmen Vertullo was originally published May 12, 2021 as “When can I

Posted in Fastener Training MinuteTagged AIM Test Labs, ASTM A194 2H, ASTM A563 DH, Carmen Vertullo, Fastener Training Institute, fastener training minute, Grade 2, Grade 5, Grade 8

FDI April 2021

May 5, 2021 (May 9, 2021)

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

Posted in Fastener Distributor Index (FDI)Tagged David J. Manthey, Fastenal, Fastener Distributor Index, 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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