September 2011
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Friday...let's do this!
Beautiful Friday morning here in Houston…let’s do this!
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SIMPSON STRONG-TIE Wedge Anchors
WEDGE-ALL® wedge anchors are a non-bottom bearing, wedge style expansion anchor for use in solid concrete or grout-filled masonry. A one-piece clip ensures uniform holding capacity that increases as tension is applied. Guaranteed to bring you years and years of enjoyment…
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Send it to the cloud...
How SMBs find cloud success…read more
Cloud Technology for the Fastener Industry --->... →
Critical Bolted Joints and HEICO-LOCK Wedge Lock... →
Interesting article on vibration resistant washers…
August 2011
28 posts
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FluoroKote#1 in the house...
FluoroKote#1 possesses a low coefficient of friction which reduces torque requirements. When FluoroKote#1 coated fasteners are used, galling and seizing issues are dramatically reduced.
Due to the absence of nut locking oxides after extensive exposure to corrosive environments, fasteners coated with FluoroKote#1 do not need to be removed by torching, cutting or nut splitting.
The easy on/off...
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Originally recorded by Hank Williams in...
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Building a deck? Good article on corrosion and... →
Corrosion Resistance and ACQ Compatibility - www.fastenerfocus.com
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So long Irene...
Really glad to hear that the East Coast was able to make it through the weekend without too much damage from wind, rain and storm surge. Hopefully post storm flooding doesn’t become an issue. Only 3 more months of Hurricane Season! WHEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!
““The cure for Apple is not cost-cutting. The cure for Apple is to innovate its...”
– Steve Jobs - May, 1999
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Home in a windtunnel! - Building codes seek to... →
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Vibration Resistant Washers Now Available Online! ... →
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FMW Fasteners' Web Store Expansion Continues with... →
Web store continues to grow with A193 B7, A325 and A490 Hex Bolts…
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It's Friday and the C'Mon Man Segment Continues...
[Excerpt from a real email]
“Is it possible for me to contact someone you sold a carton of the screws I need and try to buy 50-75 of them from them?
I’d throw in a “Crawfish Lizzy’s Daiquiri Shak t-shirt if it will help-they’re flashy & they’re soft. It’s my give-away but most guys I give them to never get to wear them because their significant other...
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In "QuoteVille"
and I’m the mayor…
Can you please quote me 100 pieces of each line of this 167 line RFQ…
THIS IS FOR AN ORDER.
[Cris Carter voice] C’mon MAN!!!!!
Click here for the Best C’Mon Man of All Time…
