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

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

This edition of the Fastener Training Minute with Carmen Vertullo was originally published March 17th, 2022 as “How tight is too tight for a Nylon Insert Locknut?” during episode 174 of Fully Threaded Radio. Hello everyone this is Carmen Vertullo with the Fastener Training Minute coming to you from the Fastener Training Institute and AIM […]

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FTM 173: How do I install Jam Nuts?

FTM 173: How do I install jam Nuts

This edition of the Fastener Training Minute with Carmen Vertullo was originally published February 16th, 2022 as “How do I install jam Nuts?” during episode 173 of Fully Threaded Radio. Well hi everyone, this is Carmen Vertullo with the Fastener Training Minute coming to you from the Fastener Training Institute and the AIM Testing Laboratory […]

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FTM 172 – are my fasteners RoHS compliant?

FTM 172 - are my fasteners RoHS compliant?

This edition of the Fastener Training Minute with Carmen Vertullo was originally published January 18th, 2022 as “are my fasteners RoHS compliant?” during episode 172 of Fully Threaded Radio. Well, hi everybody, this is Carmen Vertullo with the Fastener Training Minute. Coming to you from the Fastener Training Institute in beautiful El Cajon, California where […]

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FTM 171: fasteners and their reuseability

FTM 171: fasteners and their reuseability

This edition of the Fastener Training Minute with Carmen Vertullo was originally published December 16th, 2021 as “fasteners and their reuseability”” during episode 171 of Fully Threaded Radio. Hi everyone., this is Carmen Vertullo with the Fastener Training Minute, coming to you from the Fastener Training Institute and the AIM Testing Laboratory here in beautiful […]

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

Fastener Training Minute 170: How tight is a "snug-tite" joint

This edition of the Fastener Training Minute with Carmen Vertullo was originally published November 18th, 2021, as “How tight is a ‘snug-tite’ joint” during episode 170 of Fully Threaded Radio. Hi, everyone. This is Carmen Vertullo coming to you with the Fastener Training Minute from the Fastener Training Institute and AIM Testing Laboratory in beautiful, […]

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FTM 169: When should we wax nuts?

Fastener Training Minute 169: When should we wax nuts?

This edition of the Fastener Training Minute with Carmen Vertullo was originally published October 21st, 2021 as “Should I be waxing my nuts??” during episode 169 of Fully Threaded Radio. Well, hi everyone. This is Carmen Vertullo with your Fastener Training Minute, coming to you from the Fastener Training Institute and the AIM Testing Laboratory […]

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

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

This edition of the Fastener Training Minute with Carmen Vertullo was originally published September 18, 2021 as “When can I use a socket set screw as a stud?” during episode 168 of Fully Threaded Radio. Well, hi everybody., this is Carmen Vertullo with your Fastener Training Minute, coming to you from the Fastener Training Institute […]

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

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

This edition of the Fastener Training Minute with Carmen Vertullo was originally published August 12, 2021 as “…there’s something about blind rivets that most people misunderstand or believe that’s not true necessarily” during episode 167 of Fully Threaded Radio. Well, hi everybody. This is Carmen Vertullo with your Fastener Training Minute coming to you from […]

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Episode 167 of Fully Threaded is live!

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Fully Threaded Radio episode 167 “Pass the Chips” was published August 12, 2021. Fastener industry legend and chip shot artist Mr. Robbie Gilchrist describes current market conditions, the future of the rep business, and how the NFDA found its way (18:28/1:30:25). AIM Testing Labs partner Rob LaPointe explains how hydrogen embrittlement is like an M&M (42:29). On the Fastener News Report, Fastener […]

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Episode 166 of Fully Threaded is live!

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Fully Threaded Radio episode 166 “The Flotilla” was published July 17, 2021. Fastener distributors rely on firmly grounded suppliers, especially in stormy seas, so it’s good to know Star Stainless Screw Company has an experienced captain at the helm. President Tim Roberto Jr. opines on the choppy overseas shipping situation, and the benefits of a […]

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