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Fastener Distributor Index (FDI) Jul 7, 2021FDI June 2021
The June seasonally adjusted Fastener Distributor Index (FDI) moderated slightly at 55.8, but remains solidly in expansionary territory.
Written by R.W. Baird analyst David J. Manthey, CFA with Quinn Fredrickson, CFA 7/7/21 Key Takeaway: The June seasonally adjusted...
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Fastener Distributor Index (FDI) Jun 4, 2021FDI May 2021
The seasonally adjusted Fastener Distributor Index (FDI) showed market conditions improved at an accelerating rate in May with a reading of 61.8
Written by R.W. Baird analyst David J. Manthey, CFA with Quinn Fredrickson, CFA 6/4/21 Key Takeaway: The seasonally adjusted Fastener...
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Fastener Training Minute Feb 18, 2021FTM 161: Passivation, what is it?
Passivation. What it is, what it isn't, why it matters to us, and why sometimes an authoritative citation can be a very powerful tool in your bag.
This edition of the Fastener Training Minute with Carmen Vertullo was originally published February 18, 2021 as "Passivation. What it...
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Fastener Training Minute Jan 23, 2021FTM 160: Good and bad Nuts
Now you know, we just couldn't get by without nuts in this business, and these nuts have to be good enough. Sometimes, though, nuts aren't that good.
This edition of the Fastener Training Minute with Carmen Vertullo was originally published January 23, 2021 as "how to tell...
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Fastener Distributor Index (FDI) Jan 6, 2021FDI December 2020
The seasonally adjusted Fastener Distributor Index (FDI) for December came in at 62.6, showing nice m/m improvement and signaling a strong end to the year.
Written by R.W. Baird analyst David J. Manthey, CFA with Quinn Fredrickson, CFA 1/8/21 Key Takeaway: The seasonally adjusted Fastener...
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Fastener Distributor Index (FDI) Dec 3, 2020FDI – November 2020
The Fastener Distributor Index (FDI) for November was 54.5 showing momentum improved m/m but at a slower rate than in October.
Written by R.W. Baird analyst David J. Manthey, CFA with Quinn Fredrickson, CFA 12/3/20 Key Takeaway: The seasonally adjusted Fastener...
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Fastener Distributor Index (FDI) Nov 6, 2020FDI – October 2020
The seasonally adjusted Fastener Distributor Index (FDI) for October was 56.5, improving for the second consecutive month.
Written by R.W. Baird analyst David J. Manthey, CFA with Quinn Fredrickson, CFA 11/6/20 Key Takeaway: The seasonally adjusted Fastener...
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Fastener Training Minute Jul 21, 2020FTM 154: ASME B18.16.6 nylon insert lock nuts
ASME B18.16.6 covers both Nylon Insert Lock Nuts and All Metal Lock nuts of the prevailing torque type
This edition of the Fastener Training Minute with Carmen Vertullo was originally published July 21, 2020 as "ASME B18.16.6 nylon...
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Fastener Training Minute Jan 12, 2017FTM 112: The Wedge Tensile Test
The Wedge Tensile Test is one of the most common tests in all of the fastener world, but it's also one that is often done incorrectly.
This edition of the Fastener Training Minute with Carmen Vertullo was originally published January 12, 2017 as "The Wedge Tensile...