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Fastener Innovation Alley
Plas-Tech 30-20® Screws
TR Fastenings’s latest product launch of the newPlas-Tech 30-20® screws is another indicator of thecompany’s determination to increase its range thatis currently available in the market, to give theircustomers yet more advantages in their production
processes.
Plas-Tech 30-20® screws are new to the market, but are part of the company’s established and popular Plas-Tech® range, and are available
with various protective coatings. They are of particular importance in the automotive, tech & infrastructure and health & home markets.
The Plas-Tech 30-20® offers several advantages over conventional thread-forming screws in plastic, such as a 20% finer pitch andlower flank angle to improve axial resistance, a reduced thread angle to lessen axial displacement, up to 25% higher thread fill to improvemaximum joint strength, and a smoother installation that heightens resistance to vibration.
Key features of the Plas-Tech 30-20® include minimal radial stress, superior vibration resistance, high torsional strength and tensile
strength, optimal thread pitch, and high reusability.

Deck-Drive™ DSV WOOD
Deck Screws
圖DSV Wood deck screws by Simpson Strong-Tie are innovatively designed for the rigors of preservative-treated decking and exterior
wood-to-wood applications. They feature underhead nibs, making it easy to countersink into the board for a clean, streamlined appearance;a high-low threaded tip for easier driving; a special shank designed to withstand the swelling and shrinkage common to sawn lumber
decking; and low-torque threads that allow for up to 35% more screws to be driven per charge.
The screws’ other key feature is a Quik Guard coating that provides corrosion resistance against exterior elements and certain wood treatments.
The DSV lineup now includes a black coating option, alongside tan, red and gray, to blend with each project’s unique color needs.
“The new black DSV screw not only provides strength and durability but also adds a touch of aesthetics to outdoor living spaces,
whether you're a professional builder or embarking on a DIY project, it’s the ideal choice for decking, fencing, outdoor furniture projects,
pergolas and more,” said Eric Philip, Fasteners Product Manager for Simpson Strong-Tie.
Deck-Drive DSV Wood screws with the black Quik Guard coating come in #8 and #10 sizes and three lengths for hand-drive
applications; #10 sizes are load-rated for shear, pull-through and withdrawal resistance. Multiple package sizes are available.

Cup Bolt
Nitto Seiko’s Cup Bolt is a flange-type locking bolt that can replace bolts
incorporating spring washers and flat washers. This new product is currently
patent pending.

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Conventional locking bolts generally use a combination of a spring washer
and a plain washer. The new product Cup Bolt has a flange integrally moldedon the head with a tapered undercut section extending from the neck to theouter periphery, and a continuous undercut section located at the outermostperiphery. It has a cup shape consisting of a flat part. When fastened, thispart elastically deforms and acts like a spring washer, so you can get a stronglocking effect without using a spring washer or flat washer. Additionally,by reducing the number of parts, Cup Bolt achieves a weight reduction ofapproximately 18% compared to conventional models.

Special FeatureBariKiru One-shot Deck Screw
Kamiyama Tekkosho has recently developed a one-shot deck screw
called BariKiru that does not require pilot hole drilling. Mass production
has begun since this February, and a patent has been filed.
BariKiru can perform four actions in one step:1) Drilling pilot holes in the deck material 2) Counterbore
3) Tightening screws 4) Removing burrs after construction

Wireless HP Series Torque Meter
HIOS Inc launched presale of the wireless "HP-100" and "HP-10"
torque meters in Japan on April 22. This is the first model in the series tohave the ability to transfer torque data wirelessly.
The HP series is a high-performance torque meter that comes standard
with data transfer in addition to basic performance such as highprecision torque measurement, check of measurement errors, and builtin battery. In addition to accuracy and convenience, it supports a wide
range of application from torque measurement of electric screwdrivers tomeasurements of torque wrenches.
HIOS's high-precision measurement has evolved into three modes.
You can check the "peak value", "waveform", "continuous waveform" andother precision values, or check torque changes via visualized graphs.
The HP series takes into account precise and accurate display as well asviewing convenience.
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