Fasteners Why Self-Drilling Screws for Metal Are a Game Changer Carly Purcell, November 1, 2024October 31, 2024 Construction and manufacturing projects just need faster and more reliable fastening solutions today. Self-drilling screws for metal have become crucial tools that save time and resources by eliminating pre-drilling holes in projects of all sizes. These innovative fasteners make metal-to-metal connections effortless by combining drilling and driving capabilities into one operation…. Continue Reading
Fasteners DeWALT Flex Technology Products are the Industry Leader in Critical Fastening Eddie Burlem, October 18, 2024October 18, 2024 DeWALT’s (Elco) Flex Technology Line of Products Far Surpasses Any Standard Fastening Format Available Delayed embrittlement is a common, but potentially catastrophic downfall that standard case hardened fasteners are subject to. Delayed embrittlement is brought on by the presence of hydrogen, which is generated in dissimilar metal applications. To combat… Continue Reading
Fasteners Self Drilling Screws for Metal – What You Need to Know Eddie Burlem, October 4, 2024October 4, 2024 Fastening materials to metal is commonplace on the job site. However, this means that you’ll need a special type of screw to get the job done: Self-drilling screws for metal. We’ll cover what you need to know about self drilling screws for metal below. But first, let’s talk about the… Continue Reading
Fasteners STRENGTHENING SEA WALL Carly Purcell, May 31, 2024May 13, 2024 Thousands of our Size 3 BoxBolts were used on this project. The strengthening of the sea wall at Duluth in Minnesota was achieved by using the BoxBolt and installing them from the outside only. CHALLENGE: A sea wall in Duluth, MN needed to be strengthened by connecting back to the… Continue Reading
Fasteners PETAPSCO WATER TREATMENT PLANT, BALTIMORE, MD Carly Purcell, May 28, 2024May 13, 2024 Following a fatality, Patapsco Water Treatment Plant partners with LNA Solutions to replace their grating clips with LNA’s Stainless Steel GF1S08. CHALLENGE: On June 3rd 2019 the Patapsco Water Treatment Plant suffered a fatality, as an employee fell through unsecured grating on a catwalk. The grating clip previously used was… Continue Reading
Fasteners FEDEX DISTRIBUTION CENTER Carly Purcell, May 24, 2024May 13, 2024 FedEx facilities have long been specified with Lindapter GirderClamps to secure some of the steel members. Over the course of the past few years however, LNA Solutions worked with Western Industrial Contractors to design a new system using the BeamClamp that is both more structurally effective and cost efficient while… Continue Reading
Fasteners SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA Carly Purcell, May 21, 2024May 13, 2024 Rapid Transit BART Monorail Upgrades CHALLENGE: The Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) System is the main public transportation system connecting San Francisco, Oakland, and the surrounding suburban areas. It comprises over 120 miles of tack utilizing both elevated heavy rail, subway, and light rail systems. It was originally constructed in… Continue Reading
Fasteners SCHAEFER SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL Carly Purcell, May 17, 2024May 9, 2024 Schaefer Systems International is the largest logistic system manufacturer in the US. They specialize in designing and building material handling and warehouse storage systems. CHALLENGE Connecting overhead steel beams in a clean environment where it is unacceptable to drill or weld. SOLUTION LNA worked with Schaefer’s design team and supplied… Continue Reading
Fasteners LAGUARDIA AIRPORT DELTA EXPANSION Carly Purcell, May 10, 2024May 9, 2024 LaGuardia Airport’s Delta expansion was taking place while the airport was still fully operational. CHALLENGE LaGuardia ran into the challenge of connecting steel components for a curtain wall installation without the use of welding due to the resulting safety hazard of the area being exposed to the public. SOLUTION LNA… Continue Reading
Fasteners MECART, GREENVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA Carly Purcell, May 1, 2024April 29, 2024 A maintenance facility contractor was conducting a safety upgrade and realized that their walkway’s railing did not meet the required building code standards. CHALLENGE: Update the railing system in a clean manufacturing facility that did not allow drilling or welding. SOLUTION: LNA provided a turnkey solution which included a great… Continue Reading